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Chennai, Aug 17 (PTI) AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami and BJP leader K Annamalai on Sunday greeted Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan for being picked as the NDA’s nominee for the Vice President’s post. Radhakrishnan, a seasoned BJP leader from Tamil Nadu with an RSS background, was on Sunday named the vice-presidential candidate of the ruling National Democratic Alliance. Palaniswami, also Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition, said Radhakrishnan, fondly addressed as CPR, has been rewarded for his public service and dedication towards the public. “I extend my hearty congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior leaders of BJP and its…

A day after five persons, including a family of four, were charred to death, the Bengaluru city police Sunday arrested two owners of the building where the accident occurred. The arrested persons have been identified as Balakrishnaiah Shetty, 68, and Sandeep Shetty, 43. On Saturday, Madan Kumar Purohit, 36, his wife Sangeetha Kanwar, 32, their two children Mithesh, 8, and Vihan, 5, and a neighbour, Suresh Kumar, 26, died after a fire broke out in the central Bengaluru building where they lived. All deceased were natives of Rajasthan. Story continues below this ad A case was registered based on the…

Caltech scientists have created a hybrid quantum memory that converts electrical information into sound, allowing quantum states to last 30 times longer than in standard superconducting systems. Their mechanical oscillator, like a microscopic tuning fork, could pave the way for scalable and reliable quantum storage. Quantum Bits vs. Classical Bits While traditional computers rely on […]

Anticipating a significant increase in passenger activity following the extended Independence Day weekend, Bengaluru Metro will start services on the newly inaugurated Yellow Line at 5 am on Monday. Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) Sunday announced that the first trains will depart from both the terminal stations – RV Road and Bommasandra – at 5 am on Monday. The BMRCL, however, added that the special arrangement was only for this Monday, and services will start at the normal schedule of 6.30 am from Tuesday onwards. Story continues below this ad As previously announced, services on the Purple Line and…

LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — After a lackluster campaign overshadowed by a looming economic collapse, Bolivians voted on Sunday for a new president and parliament in elections that could see a right-wing government elected for the first time in over two decades. The vote, which could spell the end of the Andean nation’s long-dominant leftist party, is one of the most consequential for Bolivia in recent times — and one of the most unpredictable.In the run-up to Sunday, a remarkable 30% or so of voters remained undecided. Polls showed the two leading right-wing candidates, multimillionaire business owner Samuel Doria Medina…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday condoled the demise of former Australia captain Bob Simpson and highlighted his contribution to the game. Simpson, who was one of the most influential figures in the history of Australian cricket, passed away in Sydney at the age of 89 on Saturday. ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised Simpson’s contributions and said he would be long remembered. “Bob Simpson was one of the true greats of our sport, and it is deeply saddening to learn of his passing. His legacy is immense. As a player, captain, and later as a coach, he shaped Australian…

Apple TV+ A gorge somewhere in the western hemisphere houses something that could change biological life forever if it ever got out. The only thing to do to prevent this from happening is to have two guards stationed in towers on each side of it, ensuring that what’s inside doesn’t escape. “The Gorge” follows Levi (Miles Teller) and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy), trained snipers who are the best of the best at what they do, as they take the job — but they don’t know what’s in store for them, especially…

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended warm praise to senior BJP leader and Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan after the NDA announced his name as its candidate for the Vice-Presidential election, calling him a leader of humility, intellect, and grassroots connect. “In his long years in public life, Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji has distinguished himself with his dedication, humility and intellect. During the various positions he has held, he has always focused on community service and empowering the marginalised. He has done extensive work at the grassroots in Tamil Nadu. I am glad that the…

With the 2025/26 domestic season set to begin with the Duleep Trophy commencing on August 28, the BCCI said it recently conducted a fast bowling development camp at its Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.  As part of the camp, 22 fast bowlers – 14 targeted pacers and eight from the Under-19 group – went through an intensive program covering multiple aspects of fast bowling, skill and fitness wise. “At the BCCI Centre of Excellence, fourteen Targeted and eight Under-19 fast bowlers took part in the Fast Bowling Development program, which has been a key initiative in the last few…

The Karnataka High Court has upheld the dismissal of a KSRTC bus conductor with over 65 cases of misconduct in his record, observing that the penalty of dismissal was not disproportionate in this case. The order was passed on July 29 by a division bench consisting of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice C M Joshi, and was recently made publicly available. In this case, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) officials conducting a check in 2009 had found two passengers travelling without a ticket, based on which they charged the bus conductor, one Basha, with misconduct. He argued that…