CBI has filed an FIR against Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra NEW DELHI: CBI has filed an FIR against Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra and some other individuals for allegedly defrauding LICHFL (LIC Housing Finance Ltd) of Rs 1,322 crore between 2018 and 2026. LICHFL alleged that Chandra had submitted a ‘net worth certificate’ of…
Centre advances census 2027 enumeration in four poll-bound states NEW DELHI: The Centre has decided to advance the population enumeration phase of Census 2027 in Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Punjab and non-snow-bound areas of Uttarakhand — given that all four states are due for assembly polls early next year — to the time period December 1,…
Putin holds Kremlin talks with Witkoff, Kushner Russian president Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday as talks continued on efforts to revive a stalled push to end the Russia-Ukraine war.At the start of the meeting in Moscow, Putin asked Kushner and Witkoff to convey his warm…
A displaced Kashmiri Pandit organisation Saturday observed a day-long hunger strike JAMMU: A displaced Kashmiri Pandit organisation Saturday observed a day-long hunger strike demanding the creation of a separate homeland in the valley for their rehabilitation and enactment of a genocide law.Panun Kashmir chairperson Tito Ganju said India, as a signatory to the UN Genocide…
Indian opener Shafali Varma (Image: ANI) Shafali Varma created history during India’s Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash against Pakistan in Dubai on Saturday, becoming the youngest player to score 3,000 runs in women’s T20Is. The India opener reached the landmark at the age of 22 years and 220 days, surpassing Ireland’s Gaby Lewis, who previously…
India vs Pakistan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Pakistan endured a dramatic batting collapse against India in their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 clash in Dubai on Saturday, crashing to their lowest-ever total in T20I cricket after being bowled out for just 55.After opting to bat first, Pakistan appeared to have an opportunity to put scoreboard…
Sachin Pilot becomes Congress’s general secretary for Punjab unit NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday appointed Sachin Pilot as the party’s general secretary in-charge of Punjab, replacing Bhupesh Baghel, news agency PTI reported.The appointment comes as Congress prepares to strengthen its organisation and political strategy in the state ahead of the Punjab assembly elections.Congress had…
The Bombay High Court considered Section 23 of the Senior Citizens Act. (Image for representative purpose only) A couple gifted their son a flat that they had bought in 2005 on the condition that he take care of them. Years later, the Bombay High Court directed the son to vacate the flat. Here’s what the…
NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government’s state tourism ad was trolled by the netizens after it failed to include anything that represents Bengal apart from the Howrah bridge.The ad was released on Friday by chief minister Suvendu Adhikari during a public event. “Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari attends the grand unveiling of West Bengal…
File photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces not to launch strikes against Kyiv for three days as US special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visit Moscow for talks on the war in Ukraine, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing the Kremlin.Putin is due to hold talks with Witkoff…