BHUBANESWAR/BERHAMPUR: One life ended. Four others got a second chance. A heart raced against time aboard a Vande Bharat Express, turning a migrant worker’s final act of kindness into a milestone for India’s organ transplant programme.Mithun Swain, 36, a textile mill worker from Odisha’s Ganjam district, became the country’s first organ donor whose heart was…
NEW DELHI: The I-T department on Saturday said that 5.9 crore returns had been filed till July 31, the deadline for most individuals to make their annual filing.The number is lower than the over 7.3 crore returns that were filed by Sept 16, 2025, which was the extended deadline for filing last year. The numbers…
You’ll earn every bit of today, Sagittarius. The day carries hard work, mental strain, and a restless pace, thanks to Saturn pressing on your routine zone while the Moon keeps your mind moving from one thing to the next. You’ll be busy, but not always peacefully busy.Still, not all of it is heavy. New social…
NEW DELHI: SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan has questioned opacity in the collegium’s decisions on judicial appointments.“I have noticed that the last three collegium resolutions contain no reasons whatsoever. Is this a step back from the principle of transparency?” said Justice Bhuyan at a panel discussion on Saturday. “By withholding reasons, we also create space for…
MUMBAI: Zepto on Saturday said that it will raise funds through a pre-IPO financing amid tepid response from investors to its public listing.Zepto did not share the specifics of the transaction but said that the move will strengthen its balance sheet. It is looking to raise around Rs 1,000 crore through the round at a…
Today is a day with a nice and balanced vibe and is ideal for Libra. The Moon is a great supporter of learning joy, happiness, and social aplomb, whereas Venus is your ruler. She favors romance as well as judgment.You’ll feel more switched on, more interested, more alive. Not every day arrives neatly.Students, lovers, and…
Brittany Mahomes shared a heartfelt message about motherhood and leadership while celebrating another major milestone beyond football.(Getty Images) For Brittany Mahomes, motherhood is about more than raising children. It is about helping shape the world they will grow up in. While accepting a major honor at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Patrick Mahomes’ wife spoke…
Home takes centre stage today, Scorpio. The Moon joins hands with Venus in a domestic corner of your chart, making family matters smoother and more rewarding. Your mother’s support stands out. Her advice, blessing, or practical help may steady your mood more than you expected.This is also a favourable day for property matters and home…
According to the CM, beneficiaries of government-allotted plots have a responsibility to build houses and maintain their properties. To prevent vacant plots from becoming dumping grounds for garbage, Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar announced on Saturday that the state government would take back the allotted plots, refunding the paid amount with interest, if beneficiaries…
MUMBAI: UPI transactions scaled new highs in July 2026, while NETC FASTag transactions declined on a year-on-year basis. UPI processed 2,366 crore transactions in July, up 4.1% from 2,272 crore in June. On a year-on-year basis, transaction count grew 22%. In contrast, NETC FASTag processed 34.7 crore transactions in July, down 4.1% from 36.2 crore…
According to CNN, the White House received sharply contrasting messages from two of Washington’s closest regional partners this week. US President Donald Trump’s efforts to find an exit from the escalating conflict with Iran appear increasingly uncertain as he faces conflicting advice from key regional allies..While Saudi Arabia is urging Washington to pursue de-escalation, Israel…
A record 16-medal haul powers India into fourth place with one day left at CWG 2026. India produced its biggest day of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on Saturday, collecting a remarkable 16 medals to surge into fourth place in the overall standings with one day of competition remaining.A dominant display in the boxing ring,…
MUMBAI: RBI has said that total forex mobilisation under its concessional dollar swap facility has crossed $40 billion, more than doubling in a fortnight and surpassing the FCNR(B) deposit mobilisation seen during the 2013 special window despite higher US bond yields and tax-related challenges affecting NRI investments.Authorised dealer banks had mobilised $40.8 billion under the…
Keep your cards close today, Virgo. The Moon sits in a sensitive spot, and Saturn casts a watchful shadow, which means not everyone around you deserves your trust. Hidden opposition is possible. Not dramatic enemies with drums and flags, just people who listen too much and help too little.Your own health may feel off, and…
LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault rejected suggestions that rivalries among his children threaten LVMH’s eventual succession. LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault has publicly rejected suggestions of a succession rift within his family after French daily Le Monde published a six-part investigative series examining his business empire, political influence and the dynamics among his five children….
NEW DELHI: GST collections rose 15.4% to Rs 2,11,205 crore in July, the second highest since the new structure was implemented last Sept, on the back of a 29% jump in integrated GST (IGST) on imports. This was also the highest pace of growth since rate rationalisation.The rise in IGST on imports in July (for…
NEW DELHI: New model launches, led almost entirely by sport utility vehicles, helped several automakers post record July sales, suggesting that in an otherwise competitive passenger vehicle market, fresh products are increasingly deciding the winners.Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles registered the strongest growth among the larger manufacturers, with sales jumping 59% year-on-year to 63,760 units. While…
R Madhavan reveals parenting philosophy with son Vedaant, the three life lessons his parents taught him: ‘I’m not the father who attends every school event’ R Madhavan has opened up about the three life lessons his parents instilled in him and how those values shaped not only his successful acting career but also his approach…
Tamil Nadu agriculture minister R Vinoth at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple on Saturday CHENNAI: A controversy erupted on Saturday after Tamil Nadu agriculture minister R Vinoth offered prayers at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple holding an “agriculture budget document.” Vinoth is to present TVK govt’s maiden agricultural budget in the Tamil Nadu assembly on Aug 6….
NEW DELHI: Cabinet Friday approved two strategic tunnel projects and the approach roads on NH-244 in J&K at an estimated cost of around Rs 9,800 crore to provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir Valley and Jammu region while improving access to Chenab Valley,.The projects comprise Singhpora-Vailoo tunnel and Sudhmahadev-Dranga tunnel, along with their approach roads, on…
