NEW DELHI: Congress leader and former Union minister P Chidambaram on Sunday slammed the Centre’s decision to convene Parliament just days ahead of polling for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.In a social media post, Chidambaram termed the Centre’s proposal “mischievous” and alleged that it was designed to exclude MPs from the…
The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its April monetary policy review, as rising inflation risks linked to the Middle East crisis cloud the outlook, according to a poll of economists cited by PTI.Geopolitical tensions, volatile commodity prices and sharp currency movements — with the rupee hitting…
Nodirbek Yakubboev’s ‘Namaste’ gesture to India’s Harika Dronavali (Photo Credit: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: A light and heartwarming moment grabbed attention at the Grenke Freestyle Open when Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavali extended her hand to resign, but Uzbek GM Nodirbek Yakubboev responded with a polite “Namaste” instead. Both players smiled and walked away, making it…
Actress Sobhita Dhulipala recently shared captivating glimpses of her scuba diving adventure, showcasing serene moments on a boat and the vibrant underwater world teeming with colorful marine life. Her posts, including a thrilling jump into the sea, garnered enthusiastic reactions from fans and celebrities alike, with many praising her connection to the ocean. Actress and…
NEW DELHI: A fresh political row erupted in Assam after Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife holds multiple foreign passports, prompting a sharp rebuttal and legal threat from the BJP leader.The controversy began with Khera’s press conference in Delhi, where he claimed to possess documents suggesting that Sarma’s wife,…
OPEC+ may approve an oil output increase at its meeting on Sunday, though the move is expected to remain largely symbolic as key producers are unable to raise supply due to disruptions caused by the US-Israeli war with Iran, Reuters reported citing sources.Eight OPEC+ members are scheduled to meet at 1300 GMT to discuss production…
Ishan Kishan and Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to bowl against Ishan Kishan-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL clash on Sunday.LSG, who lost their opening match of the season to Delhi Capitals, made one change to their playing XI, bringing in Manimaran…
Janhvi Kapoor confronted paps over invasive body shots, stressing non-consensual zooming crosses lines despite her outfits. In Raj Shamani chat, she cited ‘Bheegi Saree’ as consensual sensuality vs. unwanted objectification. Upcoming: ‘Peddi’ with Ram Charan, April 30 release. Janhvi Kapoor has slammed overzealous paparazzi conduct and shared that she recently met them one-on-one to discuss…
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday hit out at Congress leader Pawan Khera over his allegations related to his family’s assets and financial dealings. Sarma said that he and his wife Rinki Bhuyan Sarma will file criminal and civil defamation cases against the Congress leader within the next 48 hours.The sharp…
Stock market ended the holiday-shortened week in red, dragging down the combined valuation of six of India’s ten most valued companies by Rs 64,734.46 crore, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest loser. The broader market reflected the subdued sentiment, as the BSE Sensex slipped 263.67 points, or 0.35 per cent, while the NSE Nifty…
