Assam voted across all 126 constituencies on April 9, recording a turnout of over 85%, one of the highest in recent years. The higher participation was seen in both rural and urban areas, indicating widespread voter turnout across the state.The BJP, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking a third consecutive term. The…
JP Nadda reviews preparedness for NEET UG counselling 2026 NEW DELHI: In a major reform, the Centre has introduced one-time physical reporting for NEET-UG counselling, ending repeated visits to allotted medical colleges for candidates seeking a seat upgrade.Aspirants allotted a seat in the first or second round can now complete subsequent reporting and document verification…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman India has sharply increased its spending on climate action over the past six years, with allocations rising from around 3.7 per cent of GDP to nearly 5.6 per cent, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.Speaking at the ‘Degrees of Instability: Climate Security in a Warming World’…
NEW DELHI: With the 2027 50-over World Cup on the horizon, Virat Kohli eased concerns about his current form with a match-winning century against South Africa in Ranchi on Sunday. The 37-year-old made 135 off 120 balls — his 52nd ODI hundred — to set up India’s 17-run win in the first game of the…
Priyanka Chopra is heading to the Oscars!After taking over the Golden Globes red carpet, the actress is now gearing up to present an award at the upcoming Oscars ceremony on March 15. Reacting to the announcement, Priyanka shared the post on her handle and captioned it as, “The 2026 Academy Awards.”Chopra last presented an award…
PATNA: A complaint has been filed at Kaiserbagh Police Station in Lucknow against Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Sanjay Nishad over a viral hijab video, which sparked outrage among political leaders across party lines, criticizing Nitish Kumar’s actions.The complaint was filed by Samajwadi Party leader Sumaiya Rana, along with her…
About 2,800 years ago, a blind poet named Homer wrote stories about gods, heroes, and huge seas. We still don’t know if he was one person or a group of storytellers, and scholars still argue about it, but we do know that Homer is known as the “granddaddy” of poetry and the first real precursor…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his storied career, scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria and move level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose atop the tournament’s all-time scoring charts.The…
NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Centre’s stand on the ban imposed on messaging app Telegram even as the govt claimed there is “shocking material” which it will share with court. Telegram has challenged the move to temporarily restrict access to the app ahead of the June 21 NEET-UG retest. Solicitor general…
A captivating optical illusion has taken social media by storm, as users attempt to spot the lone difference separating two dapper gentlemen in suits. While many focus on their facial expressions and clothing, but what is the key variation? Optical illusion challenges are everywhere on social media, but some truly stand out. One such brain…