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File photos As nearly 17.4 crore voters prepare to cast their ballots across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry in the coming weeks, the familiar contours of electioneering are visible — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-decibel rallies and Rahul Gandhi‘s ideological messaging in the poll-bound states.Yet, the election discussion remains far from the…
NEW DELHI: A crude oil tanker that passed through the Strait of Hormuz has arrived at Mumbai Port, becoming one of the first vessels to reach India via the critical route amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to the Mumbai Port Trust, the Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, captained by an Indian national and…
The day saw a vibrant mix of celebration, legal developments, production momentum, and release uncertainty shaping the buzz in South cinema. Colourful pre-wedding moments set social media abuzz, while a significant court order grabbed attention on the industry front. A fast-moving film shoot added to the excitement, even as the delay of a much-awaited project…
Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru began IPL 2026 in commanding fashion, brushing aside Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the season opener at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. The result set the tone for the tournament, with RCB making a bold statement while attention now…
NEW DELHI: Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during his state visit to India, said he was moved by a special gesture that reminded him of a surprise he had arranged for PM Modi during his visit to Brazil last year.Speaking at the India-Brazil Economic Forum on Sunday, the President recalled that at both…
By Sant Rajinder Singh The second Sunday in May each year marks Mother’s Day – a day to recognise, celebrate, thank, and honour our mothers and all mother-like figures in our lives. There is a deep connection between the love, help, and guidance we receive from our mothers and gifts we receive from our spiritual…
Karoline Leavitt announced on Friday that she was expecting a baby girl in May. She did so quietly, with an Instagram post showing her standing beside a Christmas tree, writing that she and her husband were excited to grow their family and to see their son become a big brother. She is 28, already the…
As the Union Budget 2026-2027 draws closer, many market participants are urging the government to rethink capital market taxation and not increase the transaction levies. Ahead of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget presentation on February 1, investors and brokerage firms have pitched for measures, they believe would make long-term investing more attractive, particularly for retail…
Fig plants are a good choice for balcony gardening since they do not demand a lot of maintenance. These plants thrive in a warm climate and requires proper sun exposure. With proper pruning and watering, you can taste the fruits of fig plants, which are not only delicious but will provide you with health benefits….
Prachi Nigam, a young girl from Uttar Pradesh, who came into limelight when she topped the boards exams in Class 10, has yet again proved her mettle in the academic field with her brilliant performance in the Class 12 exams scoring 91.20%. The student, who comes from Sitapur district, has proven that she loves studying…
