NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: As a precautionary step against any law and order incident during SIR-related hearings at panchayat/block/ward offices in West Bengal, the state chief electoral officer (CEO) has directed all district magistrates or district election officers (DEOs) to take steps to immediately file complaints or FIRs in the event of destruction of public property or…
NEW DELHI: Textile minister Giriraj Singh Friday indicated that India and EU will announce a trade deal in the next four days and urged industry to diversify so that garment exports grow. Drawing comfort from trade numbers, he said: “Many believed that Indian exports will fall due to the tariff war. Industry was worried… Despite…
BENGALURU: For those who are preparing to pack their bags to watch the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Lamine Yamal in any of the 11 American cities that will host the World Cup 2026 matches, the Americans are determined to make it football’s best ever showpiece event. Awaiting the fans are fast-tracked visas…
Despite being India’s official selection for the 98th Academy Awards, ‘Homebound’ did not secure a nomination. Following the Oscar snub, lead actor Ishaan Khatter shared a heartfelt note on Instagram, expressing his deep affection and gratitude for the film. He lauded director Neeraj Ghaywan and the entire team, emphasizing the movie’s profound impact and hopeful…
NEW DELHI: SC Friday sought a response from Centre, Tamil Nadu govt and others on a plea seeking directions to Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to take control of Thirupparankundram Lord Murugan Subramaniya Swamy Temple and light the lamp on the top of the Deepathoon (stone pillar) permanently for 24 hours daily.A bench of Justices…
NEW DELHI: India’s commercial vehicle industry needs a stronger and well-designed vehicle scrappage policy to accelerate the replacement of old trucks, cut pollution and lower logistics costs, Ashok Leyland MD and CEO Shenu Agarwal said, as the sector sees a sharp demand rebound after GST 2.0.According to Siam, commercial vehicle sales touched a record 10.3…
Suryakumar Yadav hugs Ishan Kishan (Screengrab) India were under pressure early in the chase of 209 against New Zealand in the second T20I. Both openers were back in the pavilion quickly, with Sanju Samson dismissed for 6 and Abhishek Sharma out for a duck, leaving the hosts in a spot of bother.Ishan Kishan, who had…
Aditi Govitrikar, the first Indian woman to win the Mrs World title in 2001, has opened up about the unequal recognition she received despite making history on the global stage. In a recent interview, the model, actor, physician and psychologist compared her experience with that of Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra, who were crowned Miss…
SRINAGAR\JAMMU: Snowfall and savage winds up to 155kmph pulverised J&K on Friday, blocking highways, causing flight cancellations, shutting down schools, disrupting power, leaving homes roofless and forcing the suspension of Vaishno Devi pilgrimage.In the Valley, IMD reported snowfall of 55cm in Shopian, 45cm in Gulmarg, 20cm in Kupwara, 17cm in Pahalgam, 16cm in Banihal, and…
BENGALURU: Mphasis CEO Nitin Rakesh said Blackstone’s stake sale reflects a natural phase in the private equity firm’s investment lifecycle and does not indicate any loss of confidence in the company’s performance. Blackstone acquired a 60.5% stake in Mphasis for $1.1 billion in 2016 and has been invested in the company for over nine years….
