K'taka woman librarian dies by suicide over 'unpaid' salary; BJP blames Congress govt

K'taka woman librarian dies by suicide over 'unpaid' salary; BJP blames Congress govt

In her note, Bhagyavati stated that she was taking the extreme step due to severe financial distress caused by three months of unpaid salary. Her family alleged that despite repeatedly approaching the authorities about the pending salary, there was no response. She had struggled to meet household expenses and pay the school fees for her two children. 17 days ago
'You don't mind being called beautiful, right?': Donald Trump gushes over Meloni in Egypt ; internet reacts

'You don't mind being called beautiful, right?': Donald Trump gushes over Meloni in Egypt ; internet reacts

"If you use the word 'beautiful' in the United States about a woman, that's the end of your political career, but I'll take my chances," he said, turning to Meloni, who stood behind him smiling. Continuing his praise, Trump said Meloni is an incredible leader. "She wanted to be here, and she's incredible. And they really respect her in Italy. She's a very successful -- very successful politician." 17 days ago
Karti Chidambaram seeks probe into cough syrup deaths

Karti Chidambaram seeks probe into cough syrup deaths

The Congress MP stressed that the deaths of over 20 children cannot be dismissed as mere statistics. His remarks came amid intensified investigations into Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the Tamil Nadu-based company that manufactured the Coldrif cough syrup linked to the tragedy. 17 days ago
I get along with tough ones, never failed at working like mediator: Trump

I get along with tough ones, never failed at working like mediator: Trump

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump elaborated on his close ties with world leaders and his role in diffusing global tensions. "Erdogan's been great with me," he said, referring to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "You know, when NATO has a problem with Erdogan, which they often do, they call me to talk to. And I never failed at working immediately." 17 days ago
Former PM Deve Gowda says he will soon resume public duties

Former PM Deve Gowda says he will soon resume public duties

The 92-year-old JD-S leader, while taking to social media platform X, on Monday said, "I returned home after a few days in hospital. By God's grace my health has stabilised. I am grateful to doctors at Manipal Hospital for treating me. I thank everybody who prayed for my recovery, and to friends and leaders who came to see me." 17 days ago
3 share Nobel in Economics for innovation-driven, sustained economic growth

Three share Nobel in Economics for innovation-driven, sustained economic growth

While with one half of the coveted prize went to Mokyr "for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress", the other half was awarded jointly to Aghion and Howitt "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction", said the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, while presenting the "Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025". 17 days ago
Bullish on India, Vietnam's Vinfast surpasses 1 lakh EV sales in 9 months this year

Bullish on India, Vietnam's Vinfast surpasses 1 lakh EV sales in 9 months this year

Meanwhile, betting big on the Indian market, the Vietnamese EV major inaugurated its assembly plant at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, kicking off the move that will see a phased investment of up to Rs 16,000 crore. In its initial phase, the plant has a capacity to assemble 50,000 SUVs of its two premium electric SUV models — the VF 6 and VF 7. 18 days ago
Whosoever tried to ban RSS has been destroyed: BJP's Praveen Khandelwal slams Priyank Kharge

Whosoever tried to ban RSS has been destroyed: BJP's Praveen Khandelwal slams Priyank Kharge

This response comes after Kharge wrote a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on October 4, urging a ban on RSS shakhas being conducted in government and government-aided schools and public grounds. In his letter, Kharge alleged that these shakhas promote slogans and ideologies that instill negative thoughts in the minds of children and youth, and that such activities go against India's unity and the spirit of the Constitution. 18 days ago
Gaza peace talks invitation reflects India's growing influence

Gaza peace talks invitation reflects India's growing influence

The invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in Monday's Gaza peace summit signals India's growing importance as a diplomatic player in the Middle East. He was among the leaders of some 20 countries who received the invitation from US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi for the important event at the resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh. 18 days ago