NEW DELHI: Renowned legal experts highlighted the Tenth Schedule’s inability to stop political defections when they acquire the scale of “merger” and said joining of BJP by seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs led by Raghav Chadha would not fall foul of the anti-defection law, which approves two-thirds of a legislature party to break away and…
NEW DELHI: The push for electrification of its network has reduced Indian Railways’ diesel consumption by 185 crore litres annually, equivalent to around four days of India’s total diesel demand. With electrification of railways’ broad-gauge network touching 99.6%, the quantum of diesel use has fallen to around 37% of what it was in 2016-17, officials…
NEW DELHI: As Kerala heads into the 2026 assembly elections, the contest is no longer just about ideology or leadership, it is increasingly a battle of promises. From welfare payouts and free services to large-scale infrastructure and economic transformation plans, all three major fronts – the LDF, UDF and BJP-led NDA – have unveiled expansive…
Image Credit: Baron/ Hulton Archive/ Getty Images Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most iconic figures in film history, a woman whose life blended glamour, vulnerability, and enduring charisma. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926, she rose from a difficult childhood marked by instability and foster homes to become Hollywood’s brightest star. With her trademark…
NEW DELHI: Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar — one of the pilots killed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong in a Sukhoi crash — was part of Operation Sindoor.Speaking to reporters, Purvesh’s father, Ravindra Duragkar, remembered his son as a dedicated officer who was deeply committed to his country. IAF Loses Two More Pilots To Sukhoi 30MKI Fighter…
Ben Stokes calls out Jofra Archer (Image: X) England captain Ben Stokes was seen urging Jofra Archer to join the team celebrations during the third Test against New Zealand after the fast bowler initially chose to stay away following a wicket claimed by spinner Shoaib Bashir. The brief on-field exchange quickly went viral, with fans…
Rupee slipped in early trade on Tuesday, dragged down by continuous demand for the US dollar and a rebound in crude oil prices. The currency opened at 95.43 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market, registering a fall of 17 paise from Monday’s closing level of 95.26. Rupee had ended the previous…
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha (AP Photo/Erik S. Lesser) For most footballers, earning the Player of the Match award at a FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of a lifetime’s work. For Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, the moment was bittersweet.Moments after producing a sensational display to help tournament debutants Cape Verde hold Spain to a stunning…
NEW DELHI: The three-member committee headed by SC judge Aravind Kumar, which was looking into allegations of corruption against Allahabad HC judge Yashwant Varma, submitted its report to LS Speaker Om Birla Monday. While Varma sent his resignation to President Murmu last month, his name continues to figure among judges of Allahabad HC on its…
CUET UG 2026 registration ends on January 30. Registration for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 is closing soon. Students who wish to apply for undergraduate admissions through the National Testing Agency (NTA) must complete their registration by January 30, 2026, before 11:50 PM. The last date to pay the application fee is…