NEW DELHI: Leaders of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi Sunday shot off a letter to PM Narendra Modi demanding an independent probe into the Ram temple donation issue and warning that his govt’s credibility depends on its swift action – putting the controversy high on the opposition’s agenda for Parliament’s monsoon session that may…
Cong Can Raise Demand, Can’t Force Govt: Rijiju New Delhi: Opposition on Sunday pushed for discussion in Parliament over embezzlement of donations at Ram temple, NEET paper leak coupled with the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, and the row over E20 petrol, signalling a tumultuous monsoon session from Monday, as govt cautioned its rivals that…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) celebrates scoring their first goal during the World Cup final against Argentina. (AP Photo) Spain have won their second FIFA World Cup title after Ferran Torres struck a late extra-time winner to break Argentina’s resistance in a dramatic final. Lionel Messi’s 10-man side fell short of becoming the first team since…
Today’s tone is pleasant and social, Virgo. The Moon lights up your family and speech matters, so your words carry warmth, and people seem more ready to listen than usual.There may be a celebration at home, a family meal, or an invitation to a social gathering that pulls you out of your routine. Even if…
KOLKATA: Bengal can become the first state to have a Special Investigation Agency (SIA) modelled on National Investigation Agency (NIA). The proposal was among several discussed at a law-and-order review meeting chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah and attended by CM Suvendu Adhikari, along with senior officials from the state and the Centre, in…
Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. It started with an apparently pre-recorded piece in a roller rink before she rode into the stadium on a dune buggy, singing “Music, makes the people come together.“Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel…
Manohar Lal Khattar. (File Photo) NEW DELHI: For a long time, a group of officials belonging to Central Public Works Department (CPWD) have attracted both envy and admiration for something they seem to possess in abundance — their tenacious rootedness while holding transferable jobs.Housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal, however, revealed the secret of…
NEW DELHI: Let govt bring the bill on raising the strength of Lok Sabha, then DMK will spell out its stand, the regional party with a crucial bloc of 22 MPs in the House said Sunday, confirming that the party is willing to revisit its stand on delimitation if its provisions do not harm the…
Referee Slavko Vincic shows a red card to Argentina’s Enzo Fernandez (24) during the World Cup final. (AP Photo) The FIFA World Cup 2026 final produced late drama before extra time as Argentina were forced to play the additional 30 minutes with 10 men after Enzo Fernandez was sent off in stoppage time against Spain.With…
MUMBAI: Top private bank chiefs are taking a cautious view of RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit window, with lenders saying tax rules, overseas liquidity conditions and regulatory constraints could limit inflows below initial estimates.HDFC Bank MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan said potential inflows under the scheme may be lower than initially expected because tax rules make the…
You’ve got fire in you today, Leo, but it won’t come cheap. The sky asks for effort first and comfort later, so expect a day where progress arrives through patience, not applause.The Moon stirs your work and speech zone, making you restless about results and eager to prove a point. Add Saturn’s pressure, and you’ll…
Representative generative image (created by Denny) NEW DELHI: As govt explores further decriminalisation of the Companies Act, the corporate sector has proposed changes to the amendment bill moved by the Centre, including those related to auditors. In a series of representations to the select committee looking at the amendments, a senior industry executive said: “Greater…
You’ll have to earn your peace today, Cancer. The Moon pushes your effort sector, and that brings hustle, messages, errands, short trips, and a mind that keeps hopping from one duty to the next.That restlessness can make you tense if you don’t pace yourself. One task leads to another, then a call comes in, then…
A viral document claiming Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Katy Perry, Burna Boy, and Davido were receiving millions for the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show sparked major debate online. The alleged payout list showed Madonna earning $3 million and BTS $2.8 million. However, social media users quickly called the document fake, arguing FIFA covers production costs…
‘If your desires are not great, a little will seem much to you’ Imagine standing in front of a vending machine or browsing an online marketplace, surrounded by thousands of choices created to encourage instant buying. A person purchases a slightly improved phone, feels a short moment of happiness, and soon starts looking forward to…
NEW DELHI: In solidarity with the Mamata Banerjee-headed Trinamool Congress, opposition parties on Sunday staged a rare walkout from the all-party meeting to protest the govt’s invite to its breakaway faction, even as both warring groups took potshots at one another, foretelling a fiery session of Parliament from Monday.Govt, however, defended its decision, asserting that…
Argentina’s Nicolas Tagliafico, right, fights for the ball with Spain’s Lamine Yamal. (AP/PTI Photo) A controversial refereeing decision in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final has reignited the debate around alleged favourable calls for Argentina, after Nicolas Tagliafico escaped without a booking for a dangerous challenge on Spain teenage star Lamine Yamal.The incident occurred in…
Punjab National Bank (File photo) NEW DELHI: State-run Punjab National bank, the second largest public sector lender, is targeting a mop up of $2.5 billion from Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank deposits and has raked in $425 million so far.“We are getting major traction from the UK, Dubai and GIFT City. The demand is quite good,”…
After Skyroot, more pvt firms aim to take commercial dreams to sky Sriharikota: Vikram-1 Test Flight-1 (Mission Aagaman), India’s first private orbital rocket launch, lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, Saturday, July 18, 2026. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar)(PTI07_18_2026_000284A) Hyderabad/Bangalore: India’s private space industry is set to accelerate its activity after…
NEW DELHI: A large majority of Bangladeshi illegal immigrants who sneak into India are not here to organically ‘explore’ economic opportunities; they cross over as part of a well-oiled labour supply chain, with Indian employers in states far from the border relying on headhunting touts in Bangladesh for cheap labour.The ‘jobs for illegal immigrants’ eco-system…
