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KALYAN: A 49-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after jumping in front of a moving train between Ambernath and Badlapur railway stations in the early hours of April 3, following a dispute over his wife’s refusal to cook for him and his family.According to the Kalyan Government Railway Police, the deceased, identified as Ravikant Adangale,…
As Kerala votes today, an important question is, whether the Israel-US war against Iran will impact voter participation, and electoral outcome. Because it’s thrown the Gulf Cooperation Council region, which accommodates a large number of overseas Keralites, into turmoil. The new ceasefire may have come too close to election day, to offset war’s damper. Read…
Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Ministry unveils discount initiative for pilgrims via Nusuk Card. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new initiative offering deals and discounts for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims through the Nusuk Card, aiming to improve their overall experience during the pilgrimage.The Nusuk Card serves as an official identification for pilgrims…
The CM vs ex-CM clash between N Rangasamy (left) and V Vaithilingam makes Thattanchavady the most high-profile seat The Union territory of Puducherry, a former French colony, heads to the polls on Thursday, with the ruling All India NR Congress (AINRC)–BJP combine seeking a second straight term in power.The Congress–DMK alliance has emerged as the…
BJP national president Nitin Nabin (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday expressed confidence that the party would form its first government in West Bengal, where assembly elections are scheduled for April 23 and 29.Nabin pointed to the party’s strong surge in the 2021 state assembly poll, when it won 77…
Prime Minister of Nepal (Photo credit: AP ) KATHMANDU: Nepal is committed to deepening relations with immediate neighbours, friendly countries and development partners based on “trust, mutual respect and shared prosperity,” Prime Minister Balendra Shah told a meeting of envoys, including from India, on Wednesday.In a departure from a long tradition of individual meetings, Shah…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in red on Thursday, a day after the stock market saw a record single day gain. While Nifty50 went below 23,900, BSE Sensex was down over 500 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,857.40, down 140 points or 0.59%. BSE…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Lucknow Super Giants’ Aiden Markram isn’t the kind of a batter who will go out there and start smacking sixes. He goes about his job without much flourish but delivers what is required. Excerpts from a conversation with South Africa’s white-ball captain…LSG have three players who have…
Kolkata Knight Riders cricketers during a training session at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. (ANI Photo) KOLKATA: Even earning the first point in this IPL could not bring a smile on the faces of those in the Kolkata Knight Riders camp.Despite the one point gained from the washout against Punjab Kings, the 3.4 overs of play on…
