Ranchi: Hemant Soren, Jharkhand’s youngest chief minister, has had a turbulent but resilient political career, marked by legal battles and internal party struggles. Soren, 49, has become a formidable advocate for tribal rights and has carved out a prominent place in the state’s political landscape. Soren’s journey to the top has not been easy. From…
Guwahati: As the BJP-led ruling NDA headed for a clean sweep of all five Assembly constituencies in Assam bypolls on Saturday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed it a testament of people’s support to “good governance and development”. The chief minister extended his gratitude to the people for their support and reiterated his commitment to…
New Delhi: None of Adani group portfolio companies, comprising 11 listed firms, have been accused of any wrongdoing, conglomerate’s CFO Jugeshinder Robbie Singh said on founder and chairman Gautam Adani’s indictment on bribery charges in the US. In a post on X, Singh said the group would make a detailed comment on the US indictment…
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…
