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Credit: TimesContent.com Image (BCCL) BENGALURU: The simmering turf war between chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar spilled into the open once again on Wednesday, this time over the transfer of five senior engineers marking the latest flashpoint in a growing series of power tussles between the state’s two most powerful leaders. It has emerged, rather late, that Shivakumar, who also holds the Water Resources portfolio, sent a formal letter to chief secretary Shalini Rajneesh, directing her to “immediately withdraw” the transfer orders issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms (DPAR), which operates under the chief minister.…

By the end of December, Indian Railways will achieve ‘Scope 1 net zero’, successfully offsetting 2.2 million tonne CO2. In a big boost to Indian Railways’ green plans, the national transporter is set to reach its net zero objectives in the current year, significantly earlier than its 2030 target, primarily due to comprehensive electrification efforts.By the end of December, Indian Railways will achieve ‘Scope 1 net zero’, successfully offsetting 2.2 million tonne CO2, which exceeds its emissions by 200,000 tonnes, according to Indian Railways officials.By 2030, the Indian Railways anticipates requiring approximately 10 gigawatt (GW) of electricity for train operations.…

For the Swifties, May 26 would forever be tragically remembered, as Taylor Swift not only kept the most anticipated ‘Reputation (Taylor’s Version)’ unreleased, but the 35-year-old did not even show up at the AMAs. In the past, Taylor Swift has virtually appeared to accept the awards, but on Monday night, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ singer did not win any awards out of the 6 nominations she was part of. As the striking absence was noticed by the fandom, Swifties had stormy theories all over social media, which were vague but quite valid for a moment. However, the insider has revealed…

This classic yoga pose is great for stretching your entire body and improving circulation. When you do Downward-Facing Dog, your heart is higher than your head, which helps fresh blood flow to your brain. This increases oxygen supply, making you feel refreshed and awake.How to do it:Start on your hands and knees.Curl your toes under and lift your hips up and back, straightening your legs as much as comfortable.Your body should form an upside-down “V” shape.Press your hands firmly into the floor and try to keep your heels down.Let your head hang between your arms and breathe deeply.Hold for 5…

A Chinese paraglider who was accidentally propelled more than 8,000 metres high by an updraft has been banned from the activity for six months after a video of his ordeal went viral.Peng Yujiang began from an elevation of about 3,000m in the Qilian mountain range in northern China, where he intended to test a new second-hand equipment purchase without making a proper flight, according to an investigative report by the Gansu Provincial Aviation Sports Association.However about 20 minutes into his practice he was caught in a strong updraft, which sent him soaring more than 5,000m high, in line with flight…

Sahil Lavingia has published a diary recounting his time as a member of Elon Musk’s DOGE workforce. It’s a short read — Lavingia’s DOGE stint lasted just 55 days — but it does provide new details on the temporary government organization formed by President Trump’s executive order. Lavingia is a well-known name in Silicon Valley, from his days as an early employee of Pinterest to his current gig as founder of Gumroad, a platform where creators can sell their goods. He’s also a well-known seed and angel investor.  He joined DOGE as a software engineer for the Department of Veterans…

Jitesh added an unbeaten 107 with Agarwal, who scored 41 not out, to complete an unlikely chase Source link

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer TimesofIndia.com in Mullanpur: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have been perennial underachievers in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). At the start of the season, no one gave them a chance to finish in the top four, but at the end of the league stage, they finished first and second, respectively.On Thursday, the Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS will lock horns against Rajat Patidar’s RCB in the first qualifier of IPL 2025.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Shreyas Iyer has an impressive record in the IPL as a captain.…

Nvidia first-quarter earnings results (AP) Nvidia announced impressive first-quarter results on Wednesday, reporting a 69% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $44.1 billion, surpassing Wall Street’s forecast of $43.28 billion. However, the company’s net profit of $18.78 billion was slightly below the anticipated $19.49 billion.Earnings per share came in at 73 cents, an increase from 61 cents a year prior. Shares of the California-based chip manufacturer rose more than 4% in after-hours trading. Nvidia finished the regular trading session as the second-most valuable company in the world, trailing only Microsoft, with a market capitalization of $3.3 trillion.Nvidia’s stock climbed over 3%…

Somy Ali recently shared a very personal story about one of the most special decisions in her film career. She revealed why she chose to sign a movie inspired by her childhood crush, the legendary Bollywood actor Rajesh Khanna.A heartfelt throwback to ‘Chupp’On Thursday, Somy posted a throwback video from the 1997 thriller ‘Chupp’ on Instagram. She called the experience “nothing short of an honour” and said it was a “privilege” to work with veteran actors Avinash Wadhawan, Jeetendra, and the late Om Puri. Her post showed how much she admired her co-stars and how grateful she felt to be…

Diabetes is a chronic disease where the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin production or the body’s inability to use insulin effectively. The condition is usually life long and irreversible, though it can be managed through medicines and lifestyle changes. The best way to check your sugar levels is through a simple blood test, but diabetes also causes some key symptoms, and some of them occur mostly at night. Let’s dig further…Why do Diabetes symptoms occur at nightPeople with pre existing diabetes may experience blood sugar levels that are too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia)…

A picture says a thousand words. And the imagery slowly seeping out of Gaza tells a story that many politicians and media figures are still doing their best to ignore or obfuscate. Updated satellite imagery on Google Maps of the devastated region, drone shots of dystopian aid checkpoints, and military maps of so-called “safe zones” make it increasingly hard to argue that Israel’s military “operation” (to use a sanitizing word the media is incredibly fond of) is about eradicating Hamas. This isn’t an operation – it’s a cremation: one with the ultimate goal of eradicating not just Palestinian life in…

Apple may be on the verge of a big change in the way the company names its software updates — and it’s an approach that may seem familiar to anyone who’s familiar with Windows 95 or a ’57 Chevy. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Apple is rebranding its operating systems by using the last two digits of the upcoming year. So the current iOS 18 will be replaced by iOS 26, not iOS 19, when it arrives in the fall of 2025.A representative for Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.Bloomberg cites unidentified sources who say that the additional updates…

Both Josh Hazlewood and Arshdeep Singh have a chance to get closer to the IPL 2025 Purple Cap table-toppers in Qualifier 1 Source link

NEW DELHI: At the CII Annual Business Summit 2025, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reiterated India’s hardened position on Pakistan while sending a pointed message of solidarity to the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), describing them as an integral part of India.”We have recalibrated our engagement and scope of dialogue with Pakistan. Now, whenever there will be talks, it will be only on terrorism and PoK,” Singh declared. Emphasising India’s enduring commitment to reunification, he added, “I believe that the people of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are our own, part of our family. We are committed to the resolution of…

Government-owned banks demonstrated remarkable growth with a 26% increase in profits to Rs 1.83 lakh crore. (AI image) Big turnaround story! Public sector banks led India’s banking sector to record-breaking profits in FY25, with industry earnings rising nearly 14-fold over a decade to Rs 3.71 lakh crore, driven by lending income, treasury gains and reduced provisions for non-performing assets.Government-owned banks demonstrated remarkable growth with a 26% increase in profits to Rs 1.83 lakh crore, closing in on private banks, which recorded a modest 7% growth to Rs 1.87 lakh crore, according to an ET analysis.State Bank of India emerged as…

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Malayalam superstar Mammootty has set social media ablaze with his latest photoshoot, shared by fashion photographer Shani Shaki.Posting the images under the caption “The moments between moments” and tagging them with hashtags like #Boss and #King, Shani showcased the legendary actor in a striking new avatar.Mammookka’s return!Dressed in an off-white ensemble paired with eye-catching orange sneakers, Mammootty’s style exudes effortless elegance. The snaps highlight not only his fashion-forward look but also his candid, relaxed expressions, adding a raw charm to the shoot.Janaki vs State Of Kerala – Motion PosterFans’ reactWithin minutes of being posted, the pictures went…

Hailey Bieber is seriously leveling up. The 28-year-old model and beauty mogul just struck a massive deal to sell her skincare brand, Rhode, to e.l.f. Beauty—and it’s worth up to a jaw-dropping $1 billion.Yep, you read that right. Rhode, the clean, minimalist beauty line she launched in 2022 (named after her middle name), has blown up big time in just a couple of years. The brand’s gone viral on TikTok thanks to fan-favorite products like the Peptide Lip Treatment. It’s safe to say Hailey’s glow has turned into gold.So, what’s the deal exactly? e.l.f. Beauty, the popular drugstore brand behind…

More than 17,000 people in Canada’s western Manitoba province were being evacuated on Wednesday as the region experienced its worst start to the wildfire season in years.“The Manitoba government has declared a province-wide state of emergency due to the wildfire situation,” Manitoba’s premier, Wab Kinew, told a news conference. “This is the largest evacuation Manitoba will have seen in most people’s living memory.”Kinew said he had asked the prime minister, Mark Carney, to send in the Canadian military to help with the evacuations and firefighting.Military aircraft, Kinew said, would be deployed “imminently” to help move people out of endangered remote…

Apple reportedly plans to change how it names its operating systems, identifying them by a year rather than a version number. The new names will be based on the upcoming year, rather than the current year, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (May 28), citing unnamed sources. This naming system will begin with the companies’ next operating systems, so the updates will include iOS 26, iPad OS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26 and visionOS 26, according to the report. Apple did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment. According to the Bloomberg report, Apple is making the change to eliminate…

“Just 20 overs won’t save you in T20 cricket, and that’s been our story” Source link

Bangladesh and South Africa Emerging Team players clashed during a match in Mirpur. (Image: Screenshots) A physical altercation broke out during a four-day match between Bangladesh and South Africa Emerging Teams in Mirpur, when South African off-spinner Tshepo Ntuli and Bangladeshi batter Ripon Mondol engaged in a scuffle on the second day of play. The incident occurred after Mondol hit Ntuli for a six, leading to an exchange of glares that escalated into physical contact, with Ntuli pulling Mondol’s helmet after both players exchanged shoves.The situation required intervention from umpire Kamruzzaman to separate the two players. Several South African players…

NEW DELHI: Banks will remain closed in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, May 29 in observance of Maharana Pratap Jayanti, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) state-wise holiday calendar.However, banks in the rest of the country will function as usual.Maharana Pratap Jayanti honours the birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap Singh, a legendary Rajput warrior king of Mewar. He was born on May 9, 1540 and the celebration follows the Hindu calendar, placing the holiday on May 29 this year.This regional holiday applies only to government and private banks in Shimla and other parts of Himachal Pradesh. If you’re located…

Veteran Tamil actor Rajesh passed away early this morning, May 29, after reportedly suffering from severe breathing difficulties. He was 75.As per a report on Filmibeat, the actor suffered a sudden respiratory issue at home, after which he was rushed by his family to Ramachandra Hospital. He tragically breathed his last on the way to the hospital.The news of his demise has sent shockwaves across the Tamil film fraternity and fans alike. Rajesh was had been a respected figure in the industry for decades, known for his versatile roles and enduring screen presence.Early LifeBorn on December 20, 1949, in Mannargudi,…