NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has both the power and constitutional competence to carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, arguing that it is duty-bound to ensure that no foreigners are included in voter lists.The submissions were made by senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing…
After one of its strongest rallies in decades, gold prices may take a breather in 2026, though the long-term outlook remains firmly bullish, analysts at ICICI Direct said on Tuesday.The report noted that US Federal Reserve rate cuts are expected in 2026, ongoing concerns over rising global debt, and questions over long-term Fed independence will…
NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said the delayed 2025-26 season of Indian Super League (ISL) will begin on February 14 after being put on hold due to the absence of a commercial partner. He added that all 14 clubs will take part. The I-League, which was also paused, will be held “around…
India has in a travel advisory advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela, as the situation is becoming increasingly tense after recent developments in the country. The advisory was issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on January 3, 2026, as the situation in the South American country continues to be volatile.India’s…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed the unusually high number of interlocutory applications being filed in the stray dogs case. It also remarked that these many applications are not even seen in human cases.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed this when two lawyers mentioned the interlocutory application filed by…
Prithviraj Chavan (File photo) NEW DELHI: Linking the mounting trade tensions between India and United States with the capture of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in the CIA-led operation, Maharashtra’s former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan on Friday asked: “Will Trump kidnap our Prime Minister?”Chavan said the central government has been making an effort to diversify the…
Americans may have enjoyed some short-term relief in 2025, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs did not immediately drive up living costs. But for 2026 could bring a different picture, economists have warned, with prices expected to rise as businesses start passing the additional tariff costs on to consumers.Last year, United States collected $187 billion more…
‘Dhurandhar’ has now completed a month in theatres and has been on a record breaking spree. So much so that the second week numbers of the film were more than the first week numbers. The Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal starrer directed by Aditya Dhar remained unaffected even with the…
Tech giants, including Apple, are reportedly camping out in South Korean hotels to secure crucial memory chip supplies. A global shortage, driven by AI demand, has sent RAM prices soaring, forcing companies to negotiate long-term contracts. This situation could lead to higher iPhone prices or reduced memory in future models. Apple has stationed executives in…
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi was admitted to a Delhi hospital, news agency PTI reported citing sources on Tuesday.According to sources, Sonia was brought to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Monday evening as she is suffering from chronic cough. Hospital sources added that the Congress veteran is doing fine…