SC takes 14 yrs on criminal case, 2 convicts die waiting NEW DELHI: Even as Supreme Court has repeatedly invoked the legal maxim that ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ — with CJI Surya Kant recently saying “justice delayed is justice destroyed” — the apex court has, on many occasions, taken more time than trial courts…
I traverse the sun-baked Balochistan desert, my motorbike laden with fuel, a silhouette against the immense, arid expanse. Motorbike riders in Pakistan’s Balochistan province are risking extreme heat, armed conflict and deadly accidents to transport smuggled Iranian fuel across the country, as higher oil prices linked to the recent Iran-Israel conflict boost demand for cheaper…
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Monday unveiled the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2025-30, aimed at expanding financial access and usage across India over the next five years. The strategy promotes a holistic, ecosystem-based approach to improve the quality, reach, and consistency of last-mile financial services. Objectives focus on women, households,…
Nadine de Klerk (Photo by WPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women kicked off their WPL 2026 campaign in some style against Mumbai Indians Women in the opening match at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday. The match went right down to the final ball and kept fans on the edge of…
A brother-sister duo were formally charged for allegedly placing an IED at a US military base which is home to United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Special Operations Command, as confirmed by the FBI on Thursday.“An IED was placed at MacDill Air Force Base – home to CENTCOM and US Special Operations Command. A brother…
Bank unions across India have announced a nationwide strike on February 12. The All India Bank Employees’ Association (AIBEA), All India Bank Officers Association (AIBOA), and Bank Employees Federation of India (BEFI) have invited their members to participate in the strike, alongside 10 Central Trade Unions (CTUs). The unions are protesting against four new Labour…
Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi (PTI Photo) Magnus Carlsen‘s recent struggles against India’s elite young grandmasters continued on Thursday as Arjun Erigaisi delivered a major upset at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships in Hong Kong.Just weeks after suffering consecutive defeats against R Praggnanandhaa at Norway Chess, the world No. 1 found himself on…
A viral video showed two large potholes on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway. NEW DELHI: NHAI has issued show-cause notices to its project director, a contractor and authority engineer after a video of a section of the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway caving in went viral. It said the incident was caused due to “water accumulation”, as the permanent cross-drainage…
CBSE Direct Recruitment Quota exam 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will open the application correction window tomorrow, December 29, 2025, for candidates who applied for the Direct Recruitment Quota (DRQ) 2026 examination for Group A, Group B and Group C posts.Candidates can make corrections in their online application form during the following…
SRH’s Abhishek Sharma, left, interacts with teammate Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to field in a high-stakes clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with both sides looking to bounce back after recent defeats in IPL 2026. This contest brings together two of the most explosive batting units in the league….