The CAG has warned that Karnataka’s guarantee schemes are straining state finances, reversing post-Covid recovery. These schemes, comprising 15% of revenue expenditure in 2023-24, contributed to a revenue deficit of Rs 9,271 crore. The fiscal deficit also widened significantly, increasing from Rs 46,623 crore to Rs 65,522 crore.
Suspended CBI judge Sudhir Parmar, arrested in a money-laundering scam, has received a clean chit from a departmental committee, according to a report by inquiry officer Nirbhow Gill. The report, yet to be accepted by the High Court administration, could be a setback for the Haryana Vigilance Bureau. Parmar was suspended in April 2023 and…
Former boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is now jailed in Mexico after being deported from the U.S. on August 18, 2025. He spent 46 days in U.S. custody before being transferred to a high-security prison in Hermosillo, Sonora. Mexican authorities confirmed his detention and are investigating his case. Chavez Jr.
In a harrowing incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich, a five-year-old boy was snatched by a crocodile while playing near a drain. His mother, Maya, bravely fought the reptile, striking and clawing at it until it released her son. Both sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment, while villagers demand increased safety measures to prevent future…
Mumbai was severely disrupted by heavy rainfall on Tuesday, leading to the evacuation of 400 residents near the Mithi River and widespread waterlogging. Transportation was significantly affected, with flight diversions, train delays, and numerous bus route diversions. One person died from electrocution, and the city experienced its wettest August in five years, with continued showers…
Battlefield 2042 receives a surprise update. It brings back the Jima map. Players get new weapons like the KFS2000 and Lynx Sniper Rifle. New attack jets A-10 Warthog and SU-25TM Frogfoot are also available. A free battle pass with rewards is introduced. These rewards will carry over to Battlefield 6. The update includes bug fixes…
Jay Cutler refuted Kristin Cavallari’s claim that she received no money in their divorce. He stated on his podcast that her assertion was false and potentially slanderous. Cutler emphasized their seven-year marriage, shared children, and the fact that Cavallari’s business, Uncommon James, was a marital asset, implying she received a substantial settlement.
Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is generating buzz within the Giants after impressive preseason performances. Eli Manning advises Dart to learn from Russell Wilson and prepare for the New York media’s scrutiny. Teammates praise Dart’s confidence and toughness, while insiders suggest he could challenge Wilson for the starting role if Wilson struggles early in the season.
The Supreme Court of India has observed that love is not a crime, emphasizing that teenage romantic relationships should not be criminalized under the POCSO Act. Justices Nagarathna and Mahadevan highlighted the need to protect genuine affection between adolescents, cautioning against treating them as criminals when elopements occur.
The Detroit Red Wings will retire Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91 jersey on January 12, 2026, before their game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Fedorov, a Hall of Famer, played 18 NHL seasons, amassing 1,179 points and winning three Stanley Cups with Detroit.
