Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s speech in Lok Sabha, just a day before the RSS-BJP juggernaut had set the date…
The language of power often reve als more than it intends. In a rare moment of candour on March 7, the US president, Donald Trump, described the confrontation with Iran as “a big chess game at a very high level … I’m dealing with very smart players … high-level intellect.
Traditionally, the days following Holi mark a gradual shift in weather as winter gives way to the summer months.
The world tends to think of oil as the bloodstream of the global economy.
Even as the deadline for filing nominations for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections draws to a close on Monday, with only a three-day window remaining, both the Congress and the BJP, part of the DMK and the AIADMK-led NDA fronts, respectively, are dragging their feet in releasing their candidate lists.
Kumar pointed out that the proposed changes were fundamentally anti-democratic, seeking to vest sweeping and opaque powers in the central executive to take over and control institutions, assets, and activities of organisations, many of them run by minority communities.
HS Phoolka’s entry into BJP signals a shift from years of courtroom work back into active politics, bringing his long public profile into a new political setting.
Vijay has raised concerns over security arrangements during his campaign, urging the Centre to ensure strict adherence to protection protocols and prevent any risks during public engagements.
At a Birbhum rally, Mamata Banerjee accused BJP of voter list manipulation, raised concerns over Amartya Sen’s land issue, and criticised the party’s actions during Ram Navami.
Dissent within the over candidate selection has begun surfacing across several constituencies in north Bengal, intensifying after the party’s fourth list of nominees.
Industrialist Pawan Ruia was arrested by the Cyber Crime Branch of Kolkata Police on Tuesday from Eco Park in connection with an alleged multi-crore rupee fraud case, officials said.
With their names still not on the voters' list after the publication of several supplementaries to the main list issued by the Election Commission on 28 February, a large number of residents in the Kalna sub-division of East Burdwan held widespread protests today, and even resorted to a road blockade.
So begins Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front, a haunting chronicle of young men extinguished before their time. Through the trenches of history, the young have always been collateral in wars they neither started nor understood.
There is an ineffable poignancy in recalling how Apu and Durga, in Pather Panchali, wandered through kaash fields and village paths in search of the elusive Nilkantha bird (Indian Roller), glimpsed more as a promise than a certainty in their impoverished yet wonder-struck childhood.
If nostalgia had a color it would probably be burnt ochre. Or a nuanced shade of sunset yellow, dipped in the dusty orange of oblivion like the fading pages of old photo albums, fraying at the edges.
Forests are living systems, and elephants are their engineers—and in losing them, we do not merely lose a species, we lose the very architecture of the wild.
Trump claimed the ceasefire request has come from the Iranian regime's new President, whom he didn't name but described as "much less radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors."
He, however, stressed that the UK is exploring each and every diplomatic avenue available to restore "freedom of navigation, guarantee the safety of trapped ships and seafarers, and resume the movement of vital commodities."
Italy suffered a shocking exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers after losing 4-1 on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica, marking their third straight failure to reach the tournament.
“I was never swayed by NATO. I always knew they were a paper tiger, and Putin knows that too, by the way," Trump said.
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) officially announced here on Wednesday that it has added 5 GW+ (5,051 MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025–26, taking its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW).
HAFED has termed a news item published in a leading national Hindi daily on April 1, 2026, regarding the incorrect Minimum Support Price (MSP) of sunflower seed mentioned in procurement instructions issued by HAFED, as misleading and far removed from the facts.
The net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for March increased to Rs 1.78 lakh crore, registering an uptick of 8.2% compared to the previous month, according to official data released on Wednesday.
The Indian stock market on Wednesday snapped its two-day losing streak and kicked off the new financial year on a positive footing, supported by signs of de-escalation in tensions between the US and Iran.
Nearly a decade after the original, Queen 2 will follow Rani on a brand-new journey of independence and self-discovery. Kangana Ranaut returns, while the story shifts from Europe to vibrant Indian cities.
HBO’s new Harry Potter series looks like a scene-for-scene replay of the movies, from Hogwarts’ foggy towers to Harry’s first letter. Even with talented actors and high production values, it struggles to justify its existence.
A woman actor has accused Malayalam director Ranjith of attempting sexual assault on a film set, sparking outrage in the industry. This arrest adds to a long history of harassment allegations.
The baby bump photos sparked instant chatter, but many online users quickly suspected an April Fool setup. Poonam Pandey later confirmed the prank, proving the internet had already seen the twist coming.
Lucknow Super Giants face Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 opener at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Get full match details including squads, head-to-head record, pitch report, playing XIs, timing, and live streaming information.
Italy suffered a shocking exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers after losing 4-1 on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica, marking their third straight failure to reach the tournament.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been fined ₹12 lakh for a slow over-rate offence during their IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh.
Italy suffered a shock exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties, marking a third straight failure to qualify. Czechia, Sweden and Turkiye secured their places for the tournament with dramatic wins across Europe.
Threaded through the seminar was the resonant vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, evoking the need for deeper self-reliance, technological advancement, and strategic resilience in navigating an increasingly complex global landscape.
Computer education and robotics are taught to students. Cultural programmes are held to develop students’ confidence. These functions help shy students overcome their inhibitions and participate actively.
Ananda Lal: In our traditional theatre, a single episode from the Mahabharata may take all night. What made you decide your time frame?
The official launch of Bhawanipur Global Campus on 24 March marks a significant milestone in the higher education landscape.
The Maharashtra Cabinet on Wednesday pushed through six important decisions expected to have a positive impact on farmers, students and persons with disabilities in the state.
The Judicial First Class Magistrate-I, Ernakulam, has remanded Malayalam film director Ranjith Balakrishnan to judicial custody till April 13 following his arrest in a sexual harassment case on Tuesday evening. He was subsequently sent to the Ernakulam Sub Jail.
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India’s Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin delivered strong performances on Day 3 of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday, registering victories in their respective bouts to progress to the next round.
Captain Shubman Gill conceded that Gujarat Titans (GT) were unable to make the most of a promising start with the bat and also missed out on finishing strongly in the death overs, as they suffered a three-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their IPL 2026 opener at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.
In the light of the ongoing developments in West Asia, the Union government on Wednesday said India is maintaining sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel, adding that all refineries are operating at high capacity, with adequate crude inventories in place.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday provided financial assistance to the families of six government employees who lost their lives while on duty during the COVID-19 pandemic, calling it an expression of gratitude, empathy, and respect towards them, and not just a government formality.
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada moved the bill for consideration and passage, with the government highlighting the need to reduce compliance burdens while ensuring proportionate enforcement.
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed an interim application filed by Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi seeking a declaration that the election petition filed against him over alleged corrupt practices was not maintainable.
To ensure a more tourist-friendly environment in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday unveiled plans for behavioural training of tourism stakeholders based on the Rajasthan model.
