NEW DELHI: The opening day of Parliament’s Monsoon Session descended into a government-versus-opposition showdown on Monday as repeated protests led to multiple adjournments before both the Houses were adjourned for the day.The opposition demanded discussions on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak and the alleged embezzlement of donations meant for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, while…
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) Participation of Bangladesh cricketers in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is now uncertain, with the final decision hinging on government approval amid ongoing regional tensions.A total of six Bangladesh players — Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Rishad Hossain…
NEW DELHI: State-owned power sector financiers Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Ltd on Thursday informed stock exchanges that they are moving ahead with a proposed merger following the 2026-27 Budget announcement, aiming to create a single large govt-controlled financing institution for the electricity sector.In separate but identical regulatory filings, both companies said the combined…
Stalin (file photo), PM Modi speaking in Tamil Nadu earlier today (PTI) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister M K Stalin on Friday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s call for a “double engine” government, saying it would not work in the state.Stalin was responding to Modi’s remarks at an NDA rally in Maduranthakam…
Snake fruit and litchi fruit often spark curiosity because they offer two very different tropical experiences. Snake fruit looks bold and textured with its scaly skin, while litchi fruit feels delicate and juicy from the moment its shell is removed. Both fruits come from warm climates, carry gentle sweetness and appear in traditional dishes across…
NEW DELHI: Out of 294 candidates contesting the upcoming Puducherry assembly elections, 66 contestants (23%) have declared criminal cases, including 38 (13%) facing serious charges, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Criminal facing criminal cases in Puducherry The analysis is based on affidavits filed by the candidates with the Election Commission of India…
NCERT cracks down on textbook piracy, seizes 32,000 fake books Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), in coordination with the Crime Branch of Delhi Police, has assisted in a major crackdown on textbook piracy, leading to the seizure of around 32,000 pirated NCERT textbooks from an illegal…
Moeen Ali in PSL (Screengrab/X) Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has opted to feature in the 2026 Pakistan Super League instead of returning to the Indian Premier League, underlining a growing shift among overseas players seeking more game time and stability in the latter stages of their careers. With the IPL and PSL schedules clashing…
The weapons and military units on display in China’s major parade (Image credit: AP) China, one of the world’s largest arms exporter, has endured a series of humiliating battlefield exposures that have shattered its image as a supplier of reliable defence systems. From Operation Sindoor‘s rout of Pakistani defenses to the swift US raid on…
With everyday hustle and bustle, one can easily forget to water their plants, resulting in dry-wilted leaves and just some soil in the pot. What we need are plants that need very minimal watering and can survive even indoors. In comes the snake plant. A hardy indoor plant with tall, upright green leaves, hence the…