A 16-year-old Delhi schoolboy, Shourya Patil, died by suicide on November 18 after allegedly facing days of humiliation by some teachers — a loss that has shaken his classmates, triggered protests outside his school, and left a city asking how a child could feel so cornered, so unseen. Suicides have been explained in many ways,…
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Travel to Himachal Pradesh will become costlier with the cash-strapped govt announcing a steep hike in entry fees for vehicles. Notified under Himachal Pradesh Toll Act, 1975, the revised rates, aimed at strengthening finances, will come into effect on April 1. According to the new structure, the entry fee…
Chia seeds have earned the reputation of a ‘superfood’. Packed with fiber, plant-based omega-3s, protein, and micronutrients, they promise a simple nutritional boost. But recent warnings from health experts suggest that the way you eat chia seeds can be just as important as eating them at all. Recently, Harvard-trained Gastroenterologist, Dr. Saurabh Sethi shared that…
NEW DELHI: Making light of the police complaint filed in the National Herald case, Congress said on Monday the BJP govt has filed the fresh FIR out of the fear that its chargesheet was legally untenable in the absence of a govt complaint in the matter — calling it a desperate attempt to fill a…
The standard deduction limit varies depending on the tax regime that salaried taxpayers opt for. (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Standard deduction is seen as a much needed relief for taxpayers – it’s a simple, straightforward deduction from your gross income – a fixed amount that allows salaried taxpayers and pensioners to reduce…
NEW DELHI: Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday released a video clip that he claimed was recorded by a Congress MP inside the chamber of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.Reiterating earlier allegations, Rijiju accused Congress MPs of barging into the Speaker’s chamber, misbehaving with him and using abusive language. Kiren Rijiju Slams Congress,…
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval NEW DELHI: NSA Ajit Doval chaired the 5th Meeting of Bimstec national security chiefs as the grouping that bridges South Asia and Southeast Asia discussed “practical and result-oriented” solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime, ensure security in the cyber, maritime and energy domains, enhance connectivity and tackle new and…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians received a timely boost on the field with a crucial win in IPL 2026, but concerns around captain Hardik Pandya continue to linger after he missed the clash against Lucknow Super Giants due to a back spasm. MI opener Ryan Rickelton offered the latest update, admitting uncertainty over the severity of…
Ayush Mhatre (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre has set a new record as the youngest cricketer to score centuries in all three formats of professional cricket – first-class, List A and T20. He achieved this milestone with a remarkable 49-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Vidarbha at Lucknow’s…
Raghav Chadha, 6 other MPs in Rajya Sabha joined BJP. AAP alleged “Operation Lotus” and called it political conspiracy against Punjab government. PM Modi attacked West Bengal government, claiming rising BJP wave after first phase of polling and warned TMC “goons” against any misadventure on May 4. Iran’s Araghchi likely to reach Pakistan for US…