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New Delhi: The Centre has revived the strategic sale of its stake in IDBI Bank, along with LIC’s stake a month after the two bids were rejected as they were way below the reserve price.Persons familiar with the discussions said a fresh valuation exercise is being undertaken, given that the bank has a small free…
Rumors suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may choose Oheka Castle as their wedding venue. The estate gained attention for its role in Swift’s “Blank Space” video, where she satirized media narratives about her relationships. Fans now see an intriguing link between past and present, as lyrics like “Ain’t it funny? Rumors fly” echo today’s…
Birbhum: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks during the inauguration of various development projects, in Birbhum. (PTI Photo) The second phase of vote to elect who will govern Bengal for the next five years has now got one extra unlikely parameter after the first phase’s stupendous voting percentage of more than 93%: how many…
David Beckham and Victoria’s social life in Miami may lead to heated moment with Nicola Peltz’s parents (Image via Getty) David Beckham and Victoria Beckham could soon face a tense moment in Miami, and this time it is not about football or fashion. It is about family. Reports say their ongoing issues with their son…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment on Tuesday arrested a contractual clerk at Maharaja Suhel Dev University, Azamgarh, for accepting a ₹50,000 bribe at the registrar’s office.According to officials, Surendra Singh, manager of Ram Badhan Singh Mahila Mahavidyalaya in Raunapar (Kadipur), Azamgarh, had approached the vigilance authorities alleging that a bribe of ₹3 lakh was…
US President Donald Trump made a light-hearted remark about Britain’s royal family, joking that his late mother once had a “crush” on King Charles III.The comment came during an official ceremony on the White House South Lawn to welcome King Charles and Queen Camilla. Trump referred to his mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, and her…
Guwahati: Assam Class 12 board results announced Tuesday showed a five-percentage-point rise in the science pass rate, while arts and commerce recorded slight declines.Science improved from 84.88% last year to 89.79%. Commerce slipped from 82.18% in 2025 to 81.13%, and arts fell from 81.03% to 79.54%. In the vocational stream, 74.19% of students passed.The Assam…
There are some authors who remain unforgettable because they form an essential part of our childhood. Lewis Carroll was one of them. Born as Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, he was one of the most creative writers of the 1800s. He is best known for writing Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, two classic books…
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation has submitted a request for proposal (RfP) for establishing a food court on the DB Road in RS Puram, under the public-private partnership (PPP) mode. The project, estimated at Rs 6.5 crore, is awaiting approval of the Directorate of Municipal Administration (DMA).In the current financial year’s budget, the corporation…
Banknotes serve as a canvas for national identity, history, and lineage. Increasingly, countries are featuring female pioneers, artists, and leaders on their currency. Nations like Australia, England, Canada, Mexico, and Samoa are recognizing the significant contributions of women by placing them on their banknotes, reflecting a commitment to gender parity and diverse representation. Banknotes are…
