After years of political manoeuvring and months of intense power tussle with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar is finally set to realise his long-cherished dream of becoming Karnataka chief minister. Opts For Low-Key Ceremony, Citing Fuel Price Hike & Traffic JamBENGALURU: After years of political manoeuvring and months of intense power tussle with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar is...
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Jail, 7-year beard & a vow: Rock of Kanakapura DK Shivakumar’s road to CM seat
‘changing gears’ Bengaluru: When Doddalahalli Kempegowda (DK) Shivakumar walked out of Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the rain-soaked night of Oct 23, 2019, Congress workers waiting outside were visibly surprised. The Kanakapura strongman, known for his spotless white attire and clean-shaven appearance, stepped into the dim streetlights wearing something entirely unfamiliar — a thick salt-and-pepper beard.After...
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‘We’re with you’: WHO chief rushes to Congo as Ebola outbreak worsens
File photo: World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (Picture credit: AP) World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged stronger international support to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), warning that delays in response and mistrust within communities are hampering efforts to control the virus.Tedros made the...
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‘27k vehicles in Kullu’: Tourist surge triggers traffic congestion in Manali
MANALI: A sharp rise in tourist arrivals over the weekend has led to traffic congestion between Palchan and Manali, with long queues of vehicles seen on the route as visitors from different parts of the country flock to the hill station to escape the intense summer heat prevailing in the plains. Tourists from states such...
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May 30, 2026May 30, 2026Daily Forecast & Alerts, Data, News, Weather
Monsoon Activity Expected to Intensify Across India, Weather Agencies Issue Rainfall Alert
New Delhi, May 30, 2026: Weather agencies are closely monitoring large cloud systems advancing toward the Indian subcontinent, with forecasts indicating that monsoon activity is likely to intensify over the coming days. Meteorological experts expect increased rainfall across several northern, central, and eastern regions, bringing much-needed relief from summer heat while also raising concerns about...
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May 30, 2026May 30, 2026Economics, Global Market, Indian Market, News
Fuel Prices Remain Stable Across India, Offering Relief Amid Global Energy Uncertainty
New Delhi, May 30, 2026: Petrol and diesel prices remained largely unchanged across major Indian cities on Friday, providing temporary relief to consumers despite ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets. The stability in fuel rates comes as international crude oil prices continue to fluctuate due to geopolitical tensions, supply concerns, and evolving global economic conditions....
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2 restaurant owners in Bengaluru held for selling beef as mutton
Bengaluru: Two men were arrested by city police for allegedly deceiving customers by serving beef while claiming it was mutton.The accused are Jijoo Alexander from Byrati village and Shibu KB from Tippanna Layout. Hailing from Kerala and residing in a rented house in Byrati, they owned Aisiri Hub Kayaloram Restaurant at Bommenahalli, police said.An officer...
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Trump suffers twin court setbacks as judges clap back at Kennedy center renaming and IRS deal
TOI Correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump suffered a pair of legal setbacks on Friday, adding to a growing list of court rulings that have frustrated his efforts to reshape federal institutions and advance his MAGA agenda even as he is stuck in a diplomatic dead-end over Iran.In Washington, US District Judge Christopher Cooper...
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Pakistani journo flubs with poser on India’s Agni-6; how US war secy reacted
A Pakistani journalist appeared to stumble on a key factual detail while questioning US secretary of war Pete Hegseth at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Saturday, asking for Washington’s view on India’s alleged “Agni-6 ICBM test”, a missile test that India has not officially conducted.The question came amid a discussion on nuclear deterrence and...
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‘I don’t know’: Djokovic’s answers raise fresh questions about Roland Garros future
Novak Djokovic PARIS: Novak Djokovic shut down three questions during Friday evening’s post-match press conference at Roland Garros. The answers were brief, but revealing in what they refused to say.Will we see you back at Roland Garros next year? DJOKOVIC: I don’t know. Would it be okay if that was your last match? DJOKOVIC: I...
