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NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wider political flashpoint. The exchange signalled that historical narratives and identity themes are set to remain central to political messaging in…
The English cricket team perform the sprinkler after winning the fourth test during day four of the Fourth Test match between Australia and England (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: For England, winning the Ashes in Australia has always felt less like a sporting challenge and more like a test of fate. Tours come…
LUCKNOW: What began as a friendship on Instagram ended in chaos at a wedding venue in Shahabad after the bride alleged the man who arrived as groom was not the person she had been speaking to online. Police registered FIR against 10 people on charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy in connection with the incident….
US visa interview wait times for Indian applicants show significant variation across cities and visa types. While Hyderabad and Kolkata offer faster appointments for visitor visas, Mumbai and New Delhi face longer delays. Student visa processing is generally quicker, with New Delhi providing the earliest slots. Employment visa availability also differs, with Mumbai showing the…
Celebrating Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussary and Young Quranic Voices at 2026 Global Awards / Image: file In a powerful tribute to Quranic scholarship and legacy, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has named Mahmoud Khalil Al-Hussary as the 2026 International Quranic Personality. The announcement comes as part of the 28th edition of the Dubai International…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday began sit-in protest against alleged voter roll deletions via Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party and Election Commission of hatching a “conspiracy to disenfranchise Bengali voters”. She vowed to present all those voters that have been declared dead by…
This day asks for hard work, and yes, it can make you tense. Saturn presses you to prove your sincerity, while Mars makes you restless. You’ll want to finish everything quickly, but the day won’t move at your speed.You might make a new friend, and that connection can feel refreshing. Neighbour relations improve too. A…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Sunday announced that the assembly polls in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29 — unlike the eight-phase polling conducted in 2021.While announcing the poll schedule of 4 states and one Union territory, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the reduction…
Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday urged the central government to take a “proactive lead” in demanding an immediate end to the escalating West Asia conflict.The Lok Sabha MP said that neither side was benefiting from the ongoing hostilities, while other nations were bearing the cost through disruptions in…
A new day is always a good time to pause and reflect on a powerful feeling, beginning to lose that former weight. A thought, an anxiety, a fear that used to be so constant a battle, just isn’t as loud anymore. A movement simply slid past while you never noticed, and in your gentle contemplation,…
