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Infrastructure Development Minister MB Patil announces cabinet approval of an additional ₹270.83 crore to upgrade Vijayapura Airport for Airbus-320 operations, night-landing, and enhanced connectivity.The Karnataka government has given a significant push to the upcoming Vijayapura “Greenfield” Airport with the state cabinet approving an additional ₹270.83 crore to expand its infrastructure and make it capable of handling Airbus-320 type aircraft.Announcing the decision on Friday, Infrastructure Development Minister and Vijayapura district in-charge MB Patil said that the cabinet deliberated on the proposal in detail during its Thursday meeting before granting approval. With this latest allocation, the airport’s total project cost has climbed…

PRAGUE (AP) — Unknown musings of the founding father of an independent Czechoslovakia, its first president, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, are believed to have been unearthed.An envelope, whose existence was unknown to living members of the family, was unveiled in a live broadcast on Friday, with President Petr Pavel in attendance, as speculation swirled about what it may contain. It was believed Masaryk dictated his thoughts to his son Jan some 90 years ago, when he thought he was dying and was confined to bed at the presidential palace in the municipality of Lány after suffering the latest in a series…

Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal’s ex-wife and choreographer Dhanashree Verma opens up on Ashneer Grover’s Rise and Fall show, says relationships and marriage are no longer on her priority list.Reality shows often bring out unfiltered moments from celebrities, and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal’s ex-wife, choreographer and digital creator Dhanashree Verma, is no exception. Currently appearing as a contestant on Ashneer Grover’s reality show Rise and Fall, Dhanashree candidly spoke about her personal life and future plans.Also Read:Kantara prequel trailer date revealed – Rishab Shetty set to roar on Gandhi Jayanti!In a direct conversation with Nayan Deep Rakshit and Pawan Singh on the show,…

Screenshots from Google Maps showing East Bengaluru in gridlock red and West Bengaluru in free-flowing green have reignited discussions about traffic, planning, and public transport.A viral post on X has reignited Bengaluru’s long-standing East vs West traffic debate, after screenshots of Google Maps revealed a striking contrast between the two halves of the city. The images, widely shared on Friday, showed East Bengaluru painted in deep red with traffic snarls, while West Bengaluru appeared almost entirely green, reflecting smooth traffic movement.Also Read:South Bengaluru traffic drops 37% after yellow line metro; Tejasvi Surya calls it proof of mass transit powerCommuters were…

Sri Lanka’s opener Kusal Mendis produced a masterclass in composure and determination as he guided his team to victory against Afghanistan in their final group-stage clash of the Asia Cup 2025. His unbeaten 74 off 52 balls not only sealed the win but also created history, surpassing Mohammad Rizwan’s record for the highest individual score in a successful run-chase in Asia Cup T20 history. A Calm and Classy Knock Mendis anchored the chase with maturity, holding one end steady while the likes of Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, and Kamindu Mendis played attacking cameos around him. By staying unbeaten till the…

Former Australian wicketkeeper-batter and current assistant coach Matthew Wade delivered a breathtaking performance for Tasmania in the 2025-26 One-Day Cup, scoring a blistering 65-ball century against Victoria on September 19. This innings marked Wade’s 10th List A century and highlighted that his aggressive batting style remains as lethal as ever. Wade’s explosive knock helped Tasmania post a formidable total of 381/6 in 49.3 overs. He scored 105 runs off 68 balls, featuring eight fours and six sixes. His century came with a boundary off spinner Callum Stow, showcasing his ability to dominate bowlers at any stage of the game. Partnership…

LONDON — Every year, hundreds of people travel extensive distances to a rugged, wind-swept island off the west coast of Scotland for a simple, wholesome purpose: to crown a new world champion of stone skimming.But this year’s event has been plagued by scandal: A handful of contestants cheated at the championship, organizers say, by doctoring their stones. That violates one of the few rules of the World Stone Skimming Championships, that each stone must be “naturally formed on Easdale,” the tiny car-free island with one pub and about 60 permanent residents that hosts the event. “It only shows how keen…

LONDON (AP) — Frida Kahlo’s face is one of the best known in art, thanks to her bold and challenging self-portraits.A lesser-seen self-depiction by the Mexican artist is going up for auction at Sotheby’s in what could be a record-setting sale.With an estimated price of $40 million to $60 million, “El sueño (La cama)” – in English, “The Dream (The Bed)” — may surpass the top price for a work by any female artist when it goes under the hammer on Nov. 8. That record currently stands at $44.4 million, paid at Sotheby’s in 2014 for Georgia O’Keeffe’s “Jimson Weed/White…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally years after taking power. The case of Peter and Barbie Reynolds, aged 80 and 76, underlined the concerns of the West over the actions of the Taliban since they overthrew the country’s U.S.-backed government in a 2021 lightning offensive. The Reynolds lived in Afghanistan for 18 years and ran an education and training organization in the country’s central province of Bamiyan, choosing to…

Hombale Films confirms Kantara prequel trailer release on September 22 at 12:45 PM, with the film hitting theatres worldwide on October 2 in seven languages.The much-awaited Kantara prequel is finally ready to meet its audience, and fans are in for a grand celebration. Hombale Films has officially announced that the trailer of this ambitious film will be released on September 22 at 12:45 PM, setting the stage for a massive pan-India premiere.Also Read:Deepika Padukone officially dropped from Kalki 2898 AD sequel, Vyjayanthi Movies issues strong statementThe film, directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, is slated for a worldwide release on…