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NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday stepped aside from hearing a batch of petitions that question the constitutional validity of the 2023 law governing the appointment of the chief election commissioner (CEC) and election commissioners, saying his presence on the bench could raise concerns of conflict of interest.“I will be accused…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) French Grandmaster (GM) Maxime Vachier-Lagrave has ranked India’s R Praggnanandhaa in the third tier (B tier) for the upcoming Candidates tournament, calling it a bit of a “hot take”.While he made it clear that all eight players have a chance to win, he based his ranking mainly on current form rather…
In the picturesque village of Ramgarh, a duo, Pannalal Mahto and Om Prakash, have ignited a powerful movement for sparrow preservation. Through their innovative use of recycled materials, they’ve constructed over 850 artificial nests spanning four villages. Ranchi: At a time when sparrows are increasingly dwindling in numbers owing to rapid urbanisation, Pannalal Mahto from…
The government has approved a limited-period Rs 20,000-crore credit guarantee scheme aimed at easing fund flow constraints faced by microfinance institutions (MFIs), according to a PTI report.The Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) will cover loans disbursed by member lending institutions (MLIs), including banks and other lenders, to non-banking finance company-MFIs and MFIs till…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan has stirred debate ahead of IPL 2026 by leaving MS Dhoni out of his preferred Chennai Super Kings (CSK) playing XI. He feels Dhoni’s current role as a lower-order batter, who faces very few balls, doesn’t add enough value to the team unless…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been dealt a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with key pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana struggling with injuries.Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed during the team’s pre-season press conference that Pathirana will miss the early phase of the tournament due to a calf strain and is expected to return…
The United States (US) Department of Education will transfer part of its student loan portfolio to the US Department of the Treasury, marking an initial step towards moving the entire portfolio out of the education agency, according to an agreement announced on Thursday.Under the deal, the Treasury Department will take over management of student loans…
Rakesh Bedi, who has been a part of the film industry since the late 1970s and known for iconic shows like ‘Srimaan Srimati’ and movies like ‘Chashme Buddoor’ among many others, has found a fresh wave of appreciation for his role as Jameel Jamali in Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ and now the sequel, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’….
Given the escalating regional tension in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India’s aviation regulator, has issued a major travel advisory for the airlines. DGCA has asked the airlines to avoid flying through NINE airspaces in West Asia citing safety reasons. These destinations include:BahrainIranIraqIsraelJordanKuwaitLebanonQatar The United Arab Emirates (UAE)Primary conflict zones:…
The day ‘Dhuradhar: The Revenge’ was announced, the expectations were set high. The Aditya Dhar-directed film, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, made sure to not just meet those expectations but offer something more, something extra. The box office figures stand as proof of the same. Released in multiple languages across India, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’…
