Author: Rahul M

The Mangaluru city police Tuesday transferred one of the cases against businessman Rohan Saldanha, who is accused of cheating hundreds of crores of rupees from wealthy entrepreneurs in Karnataka and other states, to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The case, which was initially registered at the CEN police station, involves allegations of cheating a businessman from Bihar of more than Rs 10 crore in a fraudulent land transaction. According to current regulations, fraud cases involving amounts of Rs 10 crore or more are transferred to the CID for special investigation. Sudheer Kumar Reddy, Police Commissioner, told media that while this…

Asia Cup 2025: The upcoming Asia Cup T20 tournament, scheduled for September 2025, is facing growing uncertainty due to strained diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in April, bilateral ties between the two nations have deteriorated, casting a shadow over regional sports events. India vs Pakistan Sports Ties Hit a Wall The deteriorating relationship between the two neighbours has already started impacting scheduled sporting events. On Sunday, the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at the World Championship of Legends was cancelled after multiple Indian players withdrew from the tournament. In a further blow, reports suggest…

Seoul, July 22 (IANS) Several South Korean conglomerates have ramped up relief and recovery efforts for residents affected by recent flooding across the country. Samsung Group said it donated 3 billion won (US$2.17 million) in cash and supplies to support the recovery in the flood-hit areas. Samsung Electronics Co. began offering free inspections and repairs for flooded home appliances and smartphones on Friday. SK Group contributed 2.3 billion won in cash and supplies to recovery efforts in the affected regions, including Sancheong in South Gyeongsang Province. Affiliates of the group are also providing on-site assistance. SK hynix Inc., its chipmaking…

Seoul, July 22 (IANS) South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on Tuesday that he will hold so-called “2+2” high-level trade talks with the United States later this week, ahead of the looming August 1 deadline for bilateral negotiations on the US’ sweeping tariff measures. Koo said he and Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo will head to Washington for the talks set to be held Friday, involving US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer. “With the August 1 deadline fast approaching, relevant ministries have formed a unified team to respond with a well-coordinated and practical strategy…

Bengaluru has always been a threshold city. Empires, trade routes, languages, and people converged here long before the city took shape. This was especially true in the 19th century, when a young Persian horse merchant came here for the first time. Agha Aly Asker was soon to make a mark on the architecture, history and high society of the region, becoming a confidant of the royal family of Wodeyars and Mysore chief commissioner Sir Mark Cubbon. Syeda Mirza’s debut book, Agha Aly Asker: The Persian who contributed significantly to the development of Bangalore in mid-19th century, paints a fascinating picture…

A sparkling white smile is becoming a beauty standard nowadays in this reel world, fueled by social media apps, celebrity endorsements and also rising popularity of whitening toothpastes or at-home kits. But is this idea really good or just a cosmetic trend that isn’t fair for your long term oral health? Dr Harleen Gandhi Kalsi, Cosmetic Dentist and Founder of Meraki Dental Studio shares with us whether teeth whitening craze is safe or not: Craze behind whitening  From weddings to job interviews, people associate white teeth with confidence and hygiene. According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 96% of…

Uttar Pradesh busted a major module in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh with ISI links. Three individuals were arrested by the police in connection with the module, on Monday (21st July). According to police, the arrestees named Nadeem, Mansher, and Rahees, all hailing from the Kakrauli village of Muzaffarnagar, revealed during interrogation that they were planning to create communal riots amid the Kanwar Yatra 2025. While monitoring social media as part of security vigil for the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, the Kakrauli police station received some inputs about fake videos being circulated on social media showing children being brutally killed by Bajrang Dal…

PAK vs BAN: In a commanding performance, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series. Chasing a modest target of 110, the hosts cruised to victory with 27 balls to spare, handing Salman Ali Agha’s side a tough defeat in the opener. Pakistan’s Batting Woes Continue Pakistan’s innings was derailed by a poor display of shot selection and lack of application. Despite a fighting 44 from Fakhar Zaman, the visitors were bowled out for just 109. Fakhar’s run-out proved to be the turning point, triggering a middle-order collapse that Bangladesh capitalised on. Mike Hesson…

In what promises to be a crucial showdown at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Pakistan take on hosts Bangladesh in the 2nd T20I of the three-match series, with the visitors staring down a must-win situation. Following a dismal showing in the opener where Pakistan were bowled out for just 109, Salman Ali Agha’s side will need a complete turnaround to keep the series alive. Bangladesh Dominate in Series Opener The first T20I was a commanding display from the hosts, who chased down Pakistan’s modest target with 27 balls to spare. Parvez Hossain Emon’s fluent fifty and Towhid Hridoy’s composed support…

Indian batter Sarfaraz Khan, long touted as one of the most consistent performers in domestic cricket, has now grabbed headlines for a reason beyond the boundary. The 27-year-old stunned fans and critics alike by revealing a dramatic 17-kilogram weight loss, transforming both his physique and, potentially, his career trajectory. While fitness has been a contentious point in Sarfaraz’s selection story, his latest update might just tilt the conversation in his favour. And it didn’t go unnoticed. Outstanding effort, young man! Huge congrats and I’m sure it’s going to lead to better and more consistent performances on the field. I…