As the Maharashtra state elections loom, Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress, has urged his party’s Maharashtra unit to exercise caution in their campaign promises. He advised them to avoid making commitments that could strain the state’s budget, citing the importance of responsible governance amid increasing voter demands. Kharge’s cautionary note reflects the…
Childhood in Bolarum was like a chapter out of Malgudi Days, where time moved at a gentle, unhurried pace. Life wasn’t defined by today’s endless race but by a comforting rhythm that guided our days. Bolarum had its own railway station, where coal-fired steam engines rolled in from Medchal and Falaknuma, filling the air with…
Puducherry: Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Friday said that the territorial government has taken steps to retain Puducherry’s reputation as a peaceful union territory. Participating at the celebrations of 71st Liberation (De facto merger) Day of Puducherry after unfurling the tricolour at the Gandhi Thidal here, he said that as a result of steps taken…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to release the Centre’s share of Rs 817.80 crore in the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) for the Vizhinjam seaport here without imposing the condition that the state has to repay it later. Vijayan, in a letter to the FM, said the condition…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday underlined the need for justice in the devolution of taxes. He said no one should milk a milch cow completely, or else the calf would be malnourished. Addressing people on the occasion of the 69th state formation day at Sree Kanteerava Stadium here, Siddaramaiah said there is injustice happening…
New Delhi: A thick layer of haze blanketed Delhi, with the national capital’s AQI plunging to 362 on Friday as people defied a citywide ban on firecrackers during Diwali celebrations. Delhi also recorded its most polluted Diwali in three years. On Diwali on Thursday, the city’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at…
New Delhi: Veteran economist and prolific author Bibek Debroy passed away on Friday, November 1, at the age of 69. Known for his profound contributions to economic policy and research in India, Debroy’s work shaped many aspects of the country’s economic landscape. Debroy was the chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister,…
New York: With four days until the US presidential elections, Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump vowed to strengthen ties with India and condemned the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. The former president took to social media to send his Diwali greetings and expressed his desire to boost partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Johannesburg: Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen and fast bowler Gerald Coetzee on Thursday returned to the South Africa squad for the four-match T20I series against India, starting November 8. All-rounder Mihlali Mpongwana got his maiden call-up while another uncapped multi-skilled cricketer Andile Simelane is also a part of the squad The series-opener is scheduled for Durban…
New Delhi, Flamboyant keeper-batter Rishabh Pant’s nine-year association with Delhi Capitals officially ended on Thursday while South African Heinrich Klaasen with ₹23 crore valuation pipped none other than peerless Virat Kohli to emerge as the top-most retention for the upcoming IPL season. KKR’s IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer is also back in the auction pool after his…
