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The state’s IMA branch issued an advisory urging doctors to remain vigilant with rising Covid-19 cases in Karnataka. Karnataka recorded 135 active cases, 73 from Bengaluru. CM Siddaramaiah stressed preparedness despite the strain being mild. The advisory follows concerns over new Omicron sub-variants NB.1.8.1 and LF.7, now under WHO monitoring.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized that peace stems from strength and urged citizens to balance fundamental rights with duties. He highlighted the need for economic nationalism through Swadeshi consumption, warning that unnecessary imports harm jobs, deplete foreign reserves, and weaken entrepreneurship. Duties, he said, uphold democratic strength.
The Kuwait Towers, inaugurated in 1979, are iconic symbols of modern Kuwait, blending traditional Islamic design. Located in Kuwait City, the three towers serve both functional and cultural roles. The towers represent Kuwait’s post-oil discovery modernization and national pride, making them a major tourist attraction.
Salman Khan shared a dramatic video featuring brother Sohail Khan smoking and battling deceitful friends in a gritty reel. With a strong message, Salman wrote, “Cigarette smoking is injurious to health, and so are farzi friends.” The reel blends action with advice, reminding fans to steer clear of both toxic habits and people.
LoP Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to India’s first PM, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 61st death anniversary today. Remembering Nehru’s leadership, Rahul praised his role in laying the foundation for a modern, independent India. He highlighted Nehru’s significant contributions in the areas of social justice and education.
Magnus Carlson defeated world champion D. Gukesh of India in 1st round of Norway Chess by taking the full 3 points on Monday. Gukesh, playing with black pieces, neutralized the white’s advantage by the 11th move and had Carlsen in a bit of trouble. But Carlsen, a 5-time champion, won a contest over Gukesh.
Here are the diesel prices per liter in top cities. ★ Delhi – ₹87.67, ★ Kolkata – ₹92.02, ★ Mumbai – ₹90.03, ★ Chennai – ₹92.39, ★ Bangalore – ₹91.04, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹92.69, ★ Chandigarh – ₹82.45, ★ HYD – ₹95.70, ★ Jaipur – ₹90.21, ★ Lucknow – ₹87.60, ★ Patna – ₹91.83, ★ […]
Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets in their final league match, chasing a target of 185 in just 18.3 overs. Josh Inglis (73) and Priyamsh Arya (62) hit impressive half-centuries. With this dominant win, Punjab moved to the top of the points table and secured a spot in the first qualifier.
Mumbai Indians posted 184/7 in 20 overs against Punjab Kings after losing the toss. Suryakumar Yadav top-scored with a stylish 57 off 39 balls. Contributions came from Rickelton (27), Rohit (24), Hardik (26), and Naman Dhir (20). For Punjab, Jansen, Arshdeep, and Vyshak took two wickets each, while Brar claimed one.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, May 26, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82243.11, up at 522.03 points or 0.64%, and the Nifty was at 25006.70, up at 153.55 points or 0.62%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 85.50 against the dollar.
Sunrisers Hyderabad ended their IPL 2025 campaign on a high, thrashing Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs. Klaasen starred with a blistering 105* off 39 balls, powering SRH to 278/3. KKR crumbled under pressure, bowled out for 168 in 18.4 overs. Despite Sunil Narine’s quickfire 31, KKR couldn’t withstand SRH’s dominance.
At Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, SRH batter Heinrich Klaasen smashed a fiery century off just 37 balls against KKR — the second-fastest ton this IPL season. Supported by Travis Head (76) and Abhishek Sharma (32), SRH posted a mammoth 278/3. KKR now face a steep target of 279. Sunil Narine took 2 wickets.
In their final match of the season at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders. With both teams already out of playoff contention, they aim to finish the tournament on a high note with a morale-boosting win in this dead-rubber contest.
In the match at Ahmedabad, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) scored a huge total of 230 runs for 5 wickets in 20 overs against Gujarat. Opener Devin Conway shined with a half-century (52), supported by Ayush Matre (34) and Urvil Patel (37). Brevis Dhanaan finished strong with 57 runs, setting Gujarat a challenging target of 231.
At several UPSC Prelims 2025 centres in Chennai, exam instructions were displayed only in Hindi, leaving many candidates confused. With Tamil missing and amid ongoing language policy tensions, the move sparked controversy. Around 24,000 aspirants appeared across 69 centres in the city for the two-phase exam that tests general and analytical skills.