Cong balances experience, fresh faces in Karnataka Cabinet expansion; Nagendra's inclusion a surprise

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:34 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 3 (IANS) The Congress party on Monday balanced experience and fresh faces in the expanded Karnataka Cabinet. However, the inclusion of senior Congress leader and MLA, B. Nagendra has emerged as one of the most surprising decisions of the leadership, with the Opposition expected to target the government over the alleged Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam.

Centre proposes smart safety system for vehicles to prevent collisions

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) In a move aimed at enhancing road safety and advancing connected mobility in India, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Monday proposed the phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in motor vehicles.

All-format batters an illusion, cricket needs dedicated specialist squads: Cullinan

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Former South Africa batter Daryll Cullinan believes modern cricket is fooling itself by expecting players to excel across all three formats, adding that the era of the true multi-format batter is effectively over and that dedicated specialist squads are urgently needed to preserve the integrity of the game.

Vinesh, Bajrang say women wrestlers will appeal Delhi Court verdict clearing Brij Bhushan of sexual harassment

IANS | August 3, 2026 2:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Ace wrestler and MLA of Julana constituency in Haryana Vinesh Phogat and Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Bajrang Punia have expressed deep disappointment over a Delhi court verdict clearing former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual violence charges, stating that women wrestlers will challenge the decision in a higher court.