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Budget 2026 does not announce a dramatic reset of India’s federal compact. Instead, it signals something subtler, and arguably more consequential: a preference for stability and constitutional discipline in Centre–State fiscal relations at a time of growing economic and governance complexity. The government’s acceptance of the 16th Finance Commission’s recommendation to retain the 41% vertical…
Army Sergeant Matthew Blank’s wife was arrested by ICE as soon as he reported to his Louisiana base. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement released 22-year-old Annie Ramos, the wife of Army Sergeant Matthew Blank who was arrested on April 2 after Matthew reported to his military base days after his wedding. Ramos was brought to…
NEW DELHI: There may be troubling news for women who rely heavily on morning-after pills to avoid pregnancy. Doctors warn that frequent use of emergency contraceptive pills can disrupt hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, cautioning that the medication is meant only for unexpected situations and should not be used as a routine method of birth…
Shah Rukh Khan has long been celebrated for his effortless charm and romantic screen presence. But according to astrologer and spiritual mentor Jai Madaan, the superstar’s charisma is not merely natural — it is strategically sharpened.In a recent podcast conversation featuring actor Tisca Chopra, Jai described SRK as someone who consciously transforms his strengths into…
Mitchell Marsh (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian selectors have named a spin-heavy squad as the defending champions gear up for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India.The 2021 champions, announced on Thursday, have opted not to include a left-arm pacer following Mitchell Starc’s retirement from T20 Internationals. Starc, who stepped…
Let’s start with bhringraj oil, the old favourite that refuses to go out of style. If you’ve ever spoken to someone who swears by Ayurvedic hair care, bhringraj usually comes up first. It’s often called the king of hair oils, and for good reason. For centuries, it’s been used to control hair fall and support…
Will the Matua–Namasudras rewrite ‘poriborton’ in Bengal elections? When bad weather forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to cancel a public meeting in West Bengal’s Ranaghat on December 20, he chose not to let the moment pass quietly. Instead, he sent out a message addressed specifically to the Matua and Namasudra community, acknowledging their decades-long plight…
NEW DELHI: The India-Nepal border dispute could see another flare-up with the new government in Kathmandu officially objecting to India’s decision to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, with support from China, through the Uttarakhand state crossing at Lipulekh Pass that is claimed by Nepal.Indian government later dismissed Nepal’s territorial claims, saying India has consistently maintained that…
A viral X post by Japanese comedian Eiko Kano, written in Japanese, shows a 1992 timestamp It has been 20 years since Jack Dorsey, co-founder of what is now X, posted “just setting up my twttr,” the first message on what would become Twitter. Considered the platform’s very first tweet, it represents the origin of…
PRAYAGRAJ: A class 10 student was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a field in Shivratan Ka Pura village, under the limits of Paschim Sarira police station in Kaushambi district, early on Sunday. Police said that family members of a minor girl had accused the boy for raping their daughter, following which he was booked…
