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Modi lauds Bengali actor ahead of birth centenary Paying tribute to Bengali actor Uttam Kumar ahead of his birth centenary, PM Modi Sunday described him as a versatile actor whose rise despite the failure of several early films offered the lesson to “Never give up”.In his Mann Ki Baat address, Modi said Kumar had become…
15 people missing after flash floods hit the Grand Canyon An estimated 15 people may be missing and at least 62 have been evacuated after a powerful flash flood tore through parts of Arizona’s Grand Canyon National Park, destroying footbridges and severely damaging infrastructure, park officials said.The National Park Service said the flooding struck Bright…
Economic crimes move faster than treaties; global cooperation key to recovery: CJI Surya Kant NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said for every Rs 100 laundered, authorities and law enforcement agencies recovered only Re 1, mainly because of the ingenuity of economic offenders, and lack of global cooperation on extraditing fugitives.Money laundered globally…
Jagdishan’s exit removes leadership uncertainty at HDFC Bank, giving board clear runway for transition and global growth plan. MUMBAI: Sashidhar Jagdishan’s decision to step down as HDFC Bank’s MD & CEO is set to remove a layer of uncertainty around the leadership of the country’s second-largest bank, giving the board and the incoming chief executive…
The late singing legend Dolly Parton has been laid to rest near her husband, Carl Thomas Dean. The singer’s family gathered for an intimate funeral at Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, where she was laid to rest beside her husband, who died in March 2025 at the age of 82.Taking to Instagram on Saturday,…
In Surat, there is a shrine where flowers and sweets are not the only offerings placed before the deity. Devotees also arrive carrying cigarette packets. Some light the cigarettes and leave them before the shrine, believing that their prayers will reach Banjara Bhoot Mama, a guardian figure worshipped at this unusual temple. Located in the…
IAS officer Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch officer (File Photo) LUCKNOW: IAS officer Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch officer, announced her resignation from the service in a social media post about an hour ago, bringing an end to her “unforgettable” 13-year journey.In a deeply personal and poetic note, Mittal said that while her official position had ended,…
With the Moon in Pisces, today is a day for focusing on everyday responsibilities and practical tasks. The Sun’s move through Purva Phalguni Nakshatra enhances your potential for fruitful connections and financial opportunities. As Kajari Teej highlights the importance of family and relationships, Libras may find that their networks provide valuable insights. Stay disciplined to…
On a farm near Tønsberg, Norway, a routine look inside an old burial mound in 1903 uncovered something that had been hidden for centuries. Farmer Oskar Rom had been examining the mound on his property at Lille Oseberg when he came across what appeared to be pieces of an ancient ship. On August 8, he…
SC judge says Article 124(3) provision for appointing distinguished jurists as apex court judges remains unused for 76 years. NEW DELHI: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, a Supreme Court judge, Sunday said though Article 124(3) permitted appointment of ‘distinguished jurists’ as judges of the apex court, it was regrettable that this provision had remained one of our…
