Two-child norm scrapped: Telangana minister cites low fertility rate; panchayat poll rules reset | India News

NEW DELHI: The Telangana legislative assembly has passed a bill that scraps the “two-child norm” that barred individuals with more than two children from contesting in the local body elections.Panchayat raj minister Danasari Anasuya Seethakka, citing the state’s declining fertility rate, lower than the replacement rate, argued that the provision had outlived its relevance.She stated…

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The psychology behind fraud: Why people fall prey despite knowing better | India News

It’s easy to judge people who fell for scams. Many times, one simply thinks, “they should have known better”, label them foolish, naive, careless, or ignorant. After all, warnings are everywhere. Banks keep issuing alerts, digital platforms run awareness campaigns and news regularly reports on the latest frauds and cybercrimes.​Yet, when one looks more closely…

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‘Dhurandhar’ box office collection day 30 Vs ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ day 10 (LIVE): Ranveer Singh’s film aims to cross Rs 750 cr mark, Kartik Aaryan starrer crawls towards Rs 31 crore |

The battle of the box office continues to engage the audience. On the one hand, where ‘Dhurandhar’, since its release on December 5, 2025, stands as the undefeated champion, on the other hand, new releases like ‘Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri’ and ‘Ikkis’ fight to make their place amid the tough competition….

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Blasts rock Venezuela capital: Low-flying airplanes seen in Caracas; city in dark as videos show panic

Visuals of the strike in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas (Video credits/X) At least seven loud explosions were heard across Venezuela’s capital, Caracas (early Saturday), with air sirens and low-flying aircraft adding to the alarm. Several neighborhoods reported panic on the streets and power outages following the blasts.According to AFP, the blasts were heard around 2.00 am…

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‘Victory of the Hindus’: After Shah Rukh Khan draws flak, BCCI asks KKR to release Bangladesh player; BJP hails move | India News

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday welcomed BCCI’s decision to instruct Shah Rukh Khan owned Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh player Mustafizur Rehman from their roster ahead of Indian Premier League.BJP leader Sangeet Som thanked BCCI for its decision and hailed it as a “victory of the Hindus of the entire nation.”“Thanks to…

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BCCI steps in: KKR asked to release Mustafizur Rahman amid political storm | Cricket News

Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) The Board of Control for Cricket in India has stepped in amid the growing political storm surrounding Kolkata Knight Riders’ signing of Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, asking the franchise to release the left-arm pacer from its squad ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League season. BCCI secretary Devajit…

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‘Why drop Shubman Gill?’: Yograj Singh lambasts Ajit Agarkar-led selection panel | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Shubman Gill’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup squad continues to spark debate across cricketing circles. The decision surprised many, particularly given Gill’s recent role as vice-captain in India’s T20I series against South Africa. While some may justify the move on the grounds of team balance and strategy,…

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‘Reckless & inflammatory threats’: Iran writes to UNSC after Trump remarks; warns US of escalation

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has formally written to the UN Security Council and UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemning the “reckless and inflammatory threats” made by US President Donald Trump. Tehran also warned that the United States would bear full responsibility for any consequences or escalation that might arise…

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‘Thackeray no longer a brand’: CM Devendra Fadnavis says BJP unfazed by Uddhav–Raj coming together; claims Mumbai mayor will be Marathi & Hindu | Mumbai News

MUMBAI: The Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, are not a cause for worry for the BJP. “We will win decisively,” said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis in an interview with an online channel. “Thackeray is no longer a brand. There was only one Thackeray brand and that was late Balasaheb Thackeray.”In the interview aired on Friday,…

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Indore water contamination: 200 still hospitalised, 32 in ICUs; municipal commissioner removed | India News

Indore: Residents wait to recieve medical help at Bhagirathpura amid the contaminated tap water crisis where several people died and fell ill, in Indore. (PTI Photo) INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh govt removed Indore municipal commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav and suspended additional commissioner Rohit Sisoniya on Friday, its first major action in the contaminated water tragedy…

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