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While Bengaluru Urban has the highest per capita income at ₹8.55 lakh, Kalaburagi has the lowest with ₹1.44 lakh.

Former England pacer Steve Harmison has cast doubt on Jos Buttler's continued motivation for international cricket following a disappointing T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Buttler struggled significantly, scoring only 87 runs and failing to register a half-century. Harmison urged Buttler to self-reflect on his desire to continue, suggesting it might be time for a new generation if his passion wanes.

The Garbage Transfer Station (GTS) located in Ward 76 of Gajuwaka amid densely populated colonies, has become a source of severe pollution and health issues. Locals complain of constant foul odour, black coal dust, mosquito menace, respiratory and skin ailments. Despite repeated agitations, the residents fear that long-term health consequences are imminent due to official apathy, explains Harish Gilai

The order has been issued in view of the “unwarranted sensationalism” in reporting the ongoing war in West Asia involving the U.S., Israel and Iran

The State govt. has also allowed the new corporations to mobilise resources for development works through ‘municipal bonds’ based on their balance sheets

Nishant Kumar was not present at the emotional meeting of JD(U) leaders who offered him their “wholehearted” support; RJD’s sole RS candidate Amarendra Dhari Singh claims he has the votes to win

Former Minister Harish Rao accuses Congress of funding a misleading poll campaign in Kerala with promises it failed to fulfil in Telangana

The White House posted a 42-second, trailer-style montage celebrating US–Israeli strikes on Iran, blending real drone footage with Hollywood, anime, and video-game clips. Phrases like “Justice the American Way” frame war as spectacle, drawing viral attention and criticism. Observers condemned the surreal, propagandistic tone, noting copyright concerns, ironic film choices, and the ethical risk of trivializing deadly military operations.

The United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, serves as a major hub for refining and exporting gold to buyers across Asia. It also acts as a transit point for shipments arriving from Switzerland, the United Kingdom and several African countries.

Just days before the Iranian warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US strike, India provided urgent assistance to another Iranian vessel, IRIS Lavan. The ship, facing technical issues, was granted emergency docking at Kochi port on March 1st and arrived on March 4th. Its 183 crew members are currently housed at Indian naval facilities.

Lok Sabha will debate a rare motion to remove Speaker Om Birla on Monday, with 118 opposition MPs backing the notice. Allegations include partisan conduct and silencing dissent. The resolution requires 50 MPs to stand in support to proceed. Both BJP and Congress have issued whips for MPs to attend.

Siddaramaiah also announced that ₹200 crore has been earmarked for the development of seven domestic airports in the State

Justice C. Jayachandran also asks whether Raju’s senior lawyer was aware of the evidence tampering