Actor Darshan, Others Granted Bail In Renukaswamy Murder Case

Darshan is presently hospitalised for back pain. (File) Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted bail to Kannada film actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the Renukaswamy murder case. Along with Darshan, the court also gave bail to his friend Pavithra Gowda and seven others who are still in jail in connection with the case. The […]

Donald Trump Calls Ukraine Firing US Missiles Into Russia “Crazy”

In his “Person of the Year” interview published in Time’s magazine, President-elect Donald Trump has called Ukraine’s use of American missiles in Russia’s territory “crazy”. He also added that he “vehemently” disagrees with it, suggesting that the United States’ policy towards the war between Russia and Ukraine could change dramatically. “It’s crazy what’s taking place. […]

“Historic Milestone” Achieved In Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link: Minister

The project was approved in 1994-95. New Delhi: The final track work on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link (USBRL) project is complete, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday, calling it a “historic milestone”. The completion marks a crucial phase in the ongoing project, which aims to establish a direct rail connection between Kashmir and the […]

‘One Nation, One Poll’ Fine If Brought With Good Intentions: Prashant Kishor

Prashant Kishor pointed out that things were “different in the past”. (File) Political strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Friday said “one nation one election” could be beneficial for the country provided the move was initiated with good intentions. The Jan Suraaj Party founder buttressed his point with the example of laws “brought in ostensibly to clamp […]

UK Peer Faces Suspension For Racist Remark Against Indian-Origin Colleague

London: A Conservative Party peer in the UK Parliament has been recommended for a three-week suspension and behaviour training after the House of Lords Conduct Committee noted that she had been “offensive and insulting” in referring to an Indian-origin colleague as “Lord Poppadom”. Baroness Catherine Meyer was accused of referencing Lord Navnit Dholakia, a Tanzania-born […]