As the festive season of Diwali approaches, banks across India are set to remain closed for multiple days in October 2025. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is not just a one-day celebration. In many states, it spans several days, with each day holding its own cultural and regional significance.This year, the festive week…
Representational Photo (AP Photo) Pakistan has expressed strong criticism towards the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its statement regarding Afghan cricketers’ deaths.The ICC and BCCI issued condolence statements on Saturday for the deaths of Afghan cricketers in an aerial attack in Paktika Province, without naming Pakistan. Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar rejected these statements, noting…
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh sparked excitement among fans when he teased his wife Deepika Padukone‘s next big venture with director Atlee. The actor, who teamed up with the director for a starry ad shoot, dropped hints about his wife’s next big collab – an upcoming Pan-India film that will see her starring alongside Allu Arjun….
Sometimes, the margins of victory can be paper thin — and in a state like Bihar, where allegiances and alliances shift like monsoon clouds, that couldn’t be more true. Every election here is a reminder that even a few hundred votes can redraw political maps.As the 2025 Assembly elections draw closer, attention is turning to…
The EPFO is a cornerstone of long-term social security for millions of organised sector workers. Its latest reforms reflect a fine balance between liberal & simplified withdrawal options for various needs with a decent corpus at the time of retirement, enhancing financial security and ease of living. Here’s a look at the key changes recently…
Harshit Rana of India (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) India face mounting pressure following their disappointing loss in the first ODI against Australia at Perth’s Optus Stadium. The match, which was initially anticipated as a celebratory return for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, resulted in India conceding a 1-0 series lead.Australia won the toss and…
Actor Sushant Singh, who portrayed the character Tambe in ‘Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag’, a reimagining of the iconic ‘Sholay’, opened up about how the entire cast was convinced they were onto something groundbreaking. However, their ambition clashed with reality as the production faced legal hurdles and significant fines, resulting in a disappointing box office…
Karnataka deputy CM D K Shivakumar, left, and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday responded to repeated criticism about Bengaluru’s infrastructure, saying he welcomes criticism but some people are doing it “too much.”“I welcome all the criticism, no problem. Because criticism increases the value of democracy. But some…
This year, India’s online Diwali shopping was largely powered by non-metro cities, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of all e-commerce orders. Tier 3 cities alone contributed more than half of the total, industry data shows. Logistics intelligence platform ClickPost analysed over 4.25 crore shipments and found that non-metro regions are now the fastest-growing drivers of…
India’s Shubman Gill walks off after being dismissed by Australia’s Nathan Ellis (AP Photo) Australia needed to chase 131 runs instead of 136 in the Perth ODI after India scored 136/9 in 26 overs following multiple rain interruptions.The match at Perth Stadium featured the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to international cricket. Rain…
