NEW DELHI: Out of 294 candidates contesting the upcoming Puducherry assembly elections, 66 contestants (23%) have declared criminal cases, including 38 (13%) facing serious charges, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Criminal facing criminal cases in Puducherry The analysis is based on affidavits filed by the candidates with the Election Commission of India…
The government will launch the seventh tranche of auctions for critical and strategic minerals on Monday, putting 19 blocks on offer across multiple states as part of efforts to strengthen domestic resource security.The move comes as India seeks to boost self-reliance in clean energy, advanced technologies, fertilisers and other strategic sectors amid global supply-chain disruptions,…
Fixed deposit investors may soon face another round of interest rate cuts after the RBI announced reducing the repo rate for the fourth time this year. The central bank on Friday reduced the interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, which is down 125 basis points from the 6.5% level at the start of…
The Malayalam comedy-drama ‘Vaazha 2’ is making waves at the box office, showing a significant 33.3% jump on its third day to collect Rs 7 crore net in India. The film, a sequel to ‘Vaazha: Biopic of a Billion Boys’, explores the lives of four young friends, their struggles, and the complexities of sibling bonds….
Priyanka Gandhi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday released a 20-point “chargesheet” against the BJP-led Assam government, accusing chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of corruption and using state machinery to create fear among minorities.The chargesheet was unveiled in Guwahati ahead of the upcoming elections to the 126-member Assam Assembly. The…
Zahra Ghanbari (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Football chiefs offered “full support and assistance” to the Iranian team in Australia on Sunday for the Women’s Asian Cup after the United States and Israel launched massive attacks on their homeland. Iran’s 26-strong squad arrived on the Gold Coast days before the strikes on Saturday killed supreme…
Social media platforms have become a great way to connect with the world. Whether it is friends from across the globe or your favourite celebrity, there is something for everyone online. On top of that, everyone has their own way of using social media, including X-Men star Jennifer Lawrence. One of her old interviews has…
Jackie Shroff celebrated his birthday with love from fans and friends. Ajay Devgn shared a playful throwback photo, wishing him humorously on Instagram. Jackie, who rose to fame with Hero after Swami Dada, continues to charm audiences. Meanwhile, Luv Ranjan is producing Ranger, starring Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, and Tamannaah Bhatia. Jackie Shroff celebrated his…
Jharkhand captain Ishan Kishan delivered a masterclass with the bat as his team registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Tripura in the Elite Group D clash of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Kishen’s unbeaten 113-run knock powered Jharkhand to chase down a target of 183 in just 17.3 overs. Tripura batted first after losing the…
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga (Photo-AP) India should “think less” about tariffs and focus more on opportunities to expand trade, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga said on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions continue to cloud the global trade outlook.Interacting with media during a visit to the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC) in…
