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The city is part of a heavily fortified defence line known as the “fortress belt,” where Ukrainian forces continue to resist repeated Russian attempts to advance Kyiv Russian forces are moving closer to the outskirts of Kostiantynivka, a key Ukrainian stronghold in the east
Berlin Germany has urged European nations to strengthen their own defence systems after the United States announced a reduction of its military presence in Germany. The Pentagon confirmed that about 5,000 American troops will be withdrawn, reducing the long-standing US depl
The statement comes after US officials confirmed that around 5,000 troops will be withdrawn from Germany over the next 6-12 months PARIS NATO has said it is working closely with the United States to understand the details of Washington’s decision to reduce its military troo
MEXICO CITY Ruben Rocha, governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, has said he will temporarily step down from his position, according to reports. The decision comes after the United States Justice Department charged him and other officials with alleged involvement linked to the Sin
TEHRAN Iran has executed two men accused of spying for Israel, state-linked media reported on Saturday. The judiciary said Yaghoub Karimpour and Nasser Bakarzadeh were found guilty of cooperating with Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad. Karimpour was accused of passing sensit
SHANGHAI China’s railway network set a new record on May 1, carrying 24.8 million passengers in a single day during the Labour Day holiday, according to official data. The China State Railway Group said travel demand surged across the country. Another 19.7 million passengers a
MUMBAI The Andheri Sports Complex is buzzing with energy as the Maharashtra Pickleball Association (MPA) officially kicked off the Maharashtra Open 2026. This major three-day event, running from May 1 to 3, has quickly become the state’s biggest stage for the fast-growing spor
SUZHOU The Indian Women’s U17 National Team is set to make a historic return to the continental stage as they face Australia in their opening match of the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:00 IST and will be streamed live on the AFC Asian Cup Y
Punjab's Football Factory MOHALI Punjab FC’s recent 3-0 victory over Zinc Football Academy to clinch the AIFF Elite Youth League title was more than just a win, it was a loud statement about the "system" taking over the state’s sporting landscape. While the silverware was e
BOLOGNA The sporting world is in mourning following the death of Alex Zanardi, the former Formula One driver and Paralympic hero who became a global symbol of resilience. Zanardi, 59, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, his family confirmed in a heartbreaking
Lando Norris secured the Miami sprint pole for McLaren, ending Mercedes’ season-long qualifying dominance in a thrilling session. MIAMI Lando Norris reminded the Formula One world why he is the reigning champion by snatching pole position in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race
Actor Sivakarthikeyan is currently shooting for his upcoming film Seyon, directed by Sivakumar Murugesan. The movie has already created strong expectations among fans after the success of their earlier production Thaai Kizhavi. Before starting Seyon, Sivakarthikeyan had reportedl
The teaser and songs of the upcoming Kannada film Srimathi Sindhoora were released at SRV Preview Theatre in a grand event attended by the cast and crew. The movie stars Vijaya Raghavendra and is directed by R. Anantaraju. Real estate businessman D.N. Nagireddy has produced the f
BENGALURU The Karnataka Cabinet has given administrative approval for the implementation of two Central government-sponsored high-speed rail corridors connecting Hyderabad–Bengaluru and Chennai–Bengaluru, marking a major step towards strengthening regional connectivity. The
BENGALURU The Karnataka High Court observed that using religious places for political purposes is not a proper course of action, while refusing to stay proceedings against former Deputy Chief Minister K. S. Eshwarappa and others in connection with an alleged political meeting
BENGALURU The Karnataka government has decided to establish sustainable data parks in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru to support the state’s growing industrial and digital infrastructure needs, officials said. The decision was taken at a ministerial meeting held at Shakti B
BENGALURU Students from Karnataka have delivered an exceptional performance in the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, recording a pass percentage of 99.77 per cent in Class X (ICSE) and 99.96 per cent in Class XII (ISC), according to official data released
BENGALURU The Karnataka Cabinet approved a Rs 600-crore development plan for minority community colonies across the state, covering the financial years 2026–27 and 2027–28. The decision comes amid political debate over the timing of the scheme, with some viewing it as an ap
