NEW DELHI: With nine of the 12 states covered in Phase 2 of special intensive revision (SIR) having published their final electoral roll – including six on Saturday – their combined electorate is down 7.9% to 19.7 crore, as compared to 21.4 crore at the time of announcement of SIR exercise on October 27, 2025.Over…
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2’ has garnered an impressive Rs 85.1 crore India net in its first eleven days. While the film enjoyed a strong opening and a solid second weekend, Day 11 witnessed a significant drop in collections, earning just Rs 65 lakhs. The movie, directed by Boyapati Srinu, features a star-studded cast and has…
NEW DELHI: Nearly 74 lakh names have been removed from Gujarat’s draft electoral rolls following a large clean-up drive carried out under the Special Intensive Revision exercise. With this, the state’s total number of voters has dropped from the earlier 5.08 crore to 4.34 crore. The Election Commission released the updated draft rolls on Friday.State…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a few of the key provision of the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, but held the constitutionality of the law.A bench of CJI BR Gavai and justice Augustine George Masih, in its 128-page interim order said, “Presumption is always in favour of constitutionality of a statute and…
In a heartwarming sight for fans, Rahul Roy, the legendary star of ‘Aashiqui’, returned to the spotlight with a rare appearance in Mumbai. Seen strolling through Versova, his relaxed outfit and timeless charisma reminded everyone of the magic he brought to the screen. The beloved 1990 film, ‘Aashiqui’, continues to enchant music lovers, its songs…
Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time….
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is in discussions with the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to develop and launch Indian natural gas futures, an initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s natural gas market ecosystem, PTI reported.The proposed futures contract is expected to provide market participants with a transparent, efficient and robust risk management tool aligned with…
South Africa women’s cricket team beat India women’s cricket team by eight wickets in the second T20I on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.The result was set up by South Africa’s bowlers, who dismissed India for 147. The chase was then completed in 17.1 overs, with the hosts reaching 148 for…
Honoring the brilliant Robin Williams, this tribute delves into his unforgettable portrayal of John Keating in ‘Dead Poets Society’, alongside the powerful mantra, “Words and ideas can change the world. Robin Williams is remembered as one of the most versatile and beloved actors of all time. His range, which started from comedy, could smoothly transition…
In a heartfelt tribute in Delhi, Hema Malini gathered family and friends to honor her late husband, Dharmendra. Amid the emotional farewells, she shared a poignant wish—a dream of his to publish a collection of his beautiful Urdu poetry. Known for delighting audiences with spontaneous recitals, Dharmendra’s poetic side was a treasure she hoped to…
