New Delhi: The ruling BJP and its ally RLD were leading in six of the nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh while the Trinamool Congress maintained its foothold over West Bengal and the Congress in Karnataka, according to trends available on Saturday for bypolls to 46 assembly seats in 13 states. The AAP and the…
Finally, the age-old debate that has kept dinner table conversations lively and philosophers scratching their heads seems to have been settled. The question, ‘What came first — the chicken or the egg?’ now has an answer, thanks to a discovery that takes us back over a billion years. And no, the answer isn’t chicken curry…
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s escalating rhetoric and actions are pushing Europe into dangerous territory, raising the specter of nuclear confrontation. The recent launch of an intermediate-range ballistic missile by Russia—claimed as retaliation for Ukraine’s use of Western-supplied weapons—has heightened tensions not just in the region but globally. This alarming move underscores the fragile boundaries of…
Manumukt’s father, senior litterateur and educationist Dr. Ramniwas ‘Manav’ says with a heavy heart that despite documentary evidence of criminal negligence of the officers and involvement of his batchmate officers in the conspiracy of Manumukt’s death, no action was taken against them; rather, Telangana Police and CBI hushed up the matter by calling it a…
The Telangana government’s plan to revise land rates for property registrations from January 1, 2025, may bring immediate revenue, but it will likely impose a heavy burden on the common man. Aimed at generating ₹1,500 to ₹2,000 crore in additional revenue the current financial year, the move is justified as bridging the gap between official…
Mumbai: Benchmark equity indices rebounded sharply on Friday, with the Sensex climbing 2.54 per cent to reclaim the 79,000 level, driven by across-the-board rally and value buying at lower levels. Strong buying by domestic institutional investors and a firm trend in the US markets also helped the indices, traders said. The BSE benchmark Sensex jumped…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent six-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana showcased India’s growing global stature and its commitment to inclusive development, South-South cooperation, and pragmatic diplomacy. The trip, which included significant bilateral discussions and impactful participation in the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, reaffirmed India’s leadership as a voice for the Global…
The fierce fighting in Maharashtra and Jharkhand ended on the lines of high expectations from both contesting alliances and the exit polls declared seem to have taken a cautious track after the way they miserably failed in predicting Haryana results. In Maharashtra, it is a do or die for Rahul Gandhi and he seems to…
Girls now have equal educational attainment as boys in higher education and skills development, with more than 50% of young women completing Grade 12 and 26% earning a college degree. Young women are increasingly prioritizing professional ambitions, buoyed by access to diverse career paths and digital skills platforms. Programs such as the Skill India Mission…
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam on Thursday said the number of planes with domestic airlines will increase to 1,400 in the next five years as he highlighted the growth potential of the country’s aviation space. Currently, the fleet is around 800 aircraft and leading carriers IndiGo and Air India have placed significant plane…
