India’s cooperative sector is preparing to challenge ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber with the launch of a new taxi service under the brand ‘Bharat’ by the end of 2025, backed by a Rs 300 crore authorised capital. The initiative, fully funded by leading cooperatives, has already enrolled 200 drivers across four states, according to news…
BENGALURU: Chief Secretary of Karnataka, Shalini Rajneesh, on Saturday underscored the need for stronger collaboration between industry and academia, urging stakeholders to align education with emerging job roles.Speaking at the CII Southern Regional Council Meeting in Bengaluru, Rajneesh highlighted the state’s commitment to industry-friendly policies, youth empowerment, and inclusive skilling.“There is a greater need for…
Bollywood actress Neena Gupta is regarded has carved a niche and made a name for herself in the film industry, taking over a range of roles over the past decade. Known for her powerful performances and box office pull, the actress has always been challenging social norms. Her journey to the top has been anything…
Lando Norris clinched a nail-biting win at the Hungarian Grand Prix, outduelling teammate Oscar Piastri in a dramatic McLaren showdown that came down to the final lap. The Briton not only secured McLaren’s 200th Formula 1 victory but also slashed Piastri’s lead in the drivers’ standings to just nine points as the season heads into…
Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja appeal to Shubman Gill for a review during day four of the Fifth Test Match vs England (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) India are staring at defeat in the fifth and final Test of the series as England edge closer to a commanding win, powered by a brilliant stand between…
Former special counsel Jack Smith (Image credits: AP) Federal officials have launched an investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith after US President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers accused him of engaging in illegal political activity during his investigations into Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign.The US office of special counsel (OSC), an independent federal agency, confirmed…
The James Webb Space Telescope recently opened a new window onto one of the universe’s more mysterious secrets. For the first time, it has imaged black holes feeding stealthily on stars from deep within dusty galaxies, where even ordinary telescopes are blocked.These results, published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters on August 1, show how JWST’s…
Joe Root of England celebrates scoring his 100 wearing a headband in memory of Graham Thorpe during day four of the Fifth Test vs India at The Oval (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Joe Root delivered yet another batting masterclass to bring up his 39th Test hundred, further cementing his status as one of the…
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (ANI images) NEW DELHI: Assam chief ministerHimanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him ‘anti-national’ and accusing him of supporting only Muslims from Bangladesh and Pakistan, as reported by news agency PTI. Speaking to reporters during…
Trump administration officials have said that India buying oil from Russia is an ‘irritant’ for the US. (AI image) India is faced with the prospect of an additional penalty from the Donald Trump administration for its procurement of oil and defence equipment from Russia. While announcing a 25% tariff rate for India this week, Trump…