August 11, 2026

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Crypto slide: Bitcoin falls below ,000 for first time since Donald Trump election win, risk-off mood weighs

Crypto slide: Bitcoin falls below $70,000 for first time since Donald Trump election win, risk-off mood weighs

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Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 on Thursday for the first time since Donald Trump’s election victory in November 2024, as the world’s largest cryptocurrency remained under pressure from a broader pullback in risk assets, AFP reported.The cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $69,821.18 before moving back above the $70,000 level. The decline comes after Bitcoin had…

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Harvard rolls out new student grants after closing diversity offices

Harvard rolls out new student grants after closing diversity offices

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Harvard University has announced the first recipients of a new grant programme for undergraduate student organisations, marking a next step in how the University is funding student programming after the closure of its diversity offices last summer.According to the Harvard Crimson, the Office of Culture and Community selected seven projects, sponsored by 18 student organisations,…

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Who is Kani Kusruti? All you need to know about the actress playing rape survivor in Taapsee Pannu starrer ‘Assi’

Who is Kani Kusruti? All you need to know about the actress playing rape survivor in Taapsee Pannu starrer ‘Assi’

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In the spotlight for her striking role as a rape victim in the upcoming film ‘Assi,’ Kani Kusruti is captivating audiences with her emotional depth. This film represents her third creative partnership with director Anubhav Sinha and co-star Taapsee Pannu. The trailer for ‘Assi’ has generated strong reactions since its release and has put actor…

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‘I eat 2kg of gaalis daily’: In light moment during RS speech, PM Modi reveals ‘health secret’

‘I eat 2kg of gaalis daily’: In light moment during RS speech, PM Modi reveals ‘health secret’

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday struck a mix of humour and sharp political attack revealing his ‘health secret’ claiming that he eats “2kg of gaalisdaily” as he delivered his much-anticipated speech in Rajya Sabha amid sloganeering and walkout by the opposition.He then went on to mount a strong offensive against the Congress,…

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‘She’s been nasty to him’: Laura Loomer praises Trump as he helps Savannah Guthrie amid mother’s disappearance

‘She’s been nasty to him’: Laura Loomer praises Trump as he helps Savannah Guthrie amid mother’s disappearance

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Laura Loomer has praised President Donald Trump for stepping in to help Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie amid the disappearance of her mother, despite what Loomer described as the journalist’s past hostility toward him.Her remarks came following Trump’s confirmation that he had directed federal law enforcement agencies to assist local authorities in the search for…

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NEW DELHI: As Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections in a couple months, the BJP is looking to consolidate opposition forces. With an anti-DMK alliance, the BJP, it seems is also trying to “do a Bihar” in a state it has struggled to make a mark in till now.As the party takes winning lessons from recent Bihar assembly victory, it is forming a social alliance that represents every major caste segment in the state. Earlier in Bihar assembly election, BJP had a fool-proof plan. The party, along with its NDA partners, built a social coalition that represented the major castes, isolating the Rashtriya Janata Dal-led Mahagathbandhan with its Muslim-Yadav voter base.The five NDA partners represented almost all segments of society. LJP and HAM had Dalit faces like Union minister Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi. EBC and non-Yadav OBC castes were represented by JD(U) and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha. Meanwhile, the BJP had its vote banks among the upper castes and the Baniya community. This fine-tuned caste coalition brought an overwhelming majority for the NDA. The alliance won 202 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly.Forging allianceDominated by Dravidian politics, alliances also play a huge role in Tamil Nadu. Apart from a peak DMK or AIADMK, no single party can dominate the Assembly without a broad coalition.To prevent vote-splitting, which could favour the DMK, the BJP is trying to inculcate as many parties as it can to rebuild a broader NDA. Former alliance partners and breakaway factions are being approached, including leaders who had earlier left.Two years after the split, the BJP and AIADMK came together in 2025 and announced that the NDA will contest the upcoming assembly polls under the leadership of former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS).The BJP’s alliance with the AIADMK has been more than tactical and is seen in Delhi as the primary vehicle for relevance in the southern state. However, the current BJP strategy, curated mainly by Amit Shah, reflects this urgency. Additionally, the AIADMK also has a voter base among Dalit communities. This voter base constitutes almost 20 per cent of the state’s population.Meanwhile, AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) also declared that he was “ready” for reunification with Edappadi K Palaniswami’s (EPS) AIADMK faction ahead of Tamil Nadu’s 2026 assembly polls.At a press meet in Madurai, OPS threw a pointed challenge at both EPS and AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran, asking whether they were prepared to take the leap. “I am ready for that. Are they ready?” he said, invoking the possibility of rival factions closing ranks under the NDA umbrella.The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) also entered the NDA, giving it a symbolic boost. However, this did not come without complications. Anbumani Ramadoss’s decision to align with the AIADMK-BJP front was meant to strengthen the NDA’s presence in northern Tamil Nadu, where the PMK traditionally draws support from the Vanniyar community. Though this adds social breadth to the coalition at a time when consolidation is critical, the PMK is far from united. Meanwhile, the BJP has also reportedly approached TVK’s Vijay to join the NDA after he positioned his party as an alternative political force in Tamil Nadu.Vijay hails from a Christian community that constitutes about 6 per cent of the population in the state. Additionally, Vijay commands huge popularity among youngsters. Unlike the parties of other film stars, Vijay’s supporters are organised and politically active.What political pundits sayAccording to poll analysts, caste equations have always played a role in Tamil Nadu. However, they believe the BJP’s efforts to bring different castes on one stage have not gained much traction.Speaking to *The Times of India*, political analyst Kannan R said that the saffron party does have a number of leaders from the backward classes but so far, the party seems to rally Hindus as a monolithic unit.“Caste and cash remain two important factors in TN’s electoral politics and will continue to play a crucial role. I don’t think the BJP is trying to bring different castes on the stage, or if it is, it hasn’t gained traction so far,” Kannan said.“It does have a number of leaders from the backward classes, but so far the party seems to rally Hindus as a monolithic unit, which has so far been a no-go in this state,” he added.Another analyst, Shyam Shanmugaa, said that elections cannot be won purely on caste equations in Tamil Nadu.“Caste equations are always at play in rural Tamil Nadu. But in urban areas, it does not matter. Tamil Nadu is a heavily urbanised state. Hence, elections cannot be won purely on caste equations. If one caste is mobilised in a particular rural constituency, counter-mobilisation takes place,” Shanmugaa told TOI.“Therefore, winning chances are there for candidates who are caste-neutral and appeal to all castes. The BJP is mostly seen as a Brahmin upper-caste party. It is unable to mobilise one particular OBC caste. Even when TN BJP leaders from particular dominant communities were made state presidents, the BJP could not win,” he added.Why caste matters in Tamil NaduDalitsDalits constitute around 19% to 21% of the state’s population. They are spread across the state, with their population higher in districts such as Cuddalore, Villupuram, Tiruvallur and Madurai.The larger Dravidian political movement, which has evolved over the past two centuries and given rise to parties such as the Dravida Kazhagam, the DMK and the AIADMK, has historically reached out to Dalits.ThevarsConcentrated mainly in southern Tamil Nadu districts such as Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram, the Thevars are a politically influential community and fall under the MBC category. Several prominent Thevar leaders are part of the AIADMK.Former chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s close aide V K Sasikala and rebel leader O Panneerselvam both belong to the community.Thevars played a notable political role during the British period. Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, a revered leader and freedom fighter, was associated with the Indian National Congress and later the Forward Bloc. His birth anniversary is observed as “Thevar Jayanthi”. The community is also said to have participated actively in the armed struggle led by Subhas Chandra Bose.The Thevar population is estimated at around 10% to 12%.VanniyarsVanniyars, largely based in northern Tamil Nadu, are among the biggest and most politically active Most Backward Classes (MBCs) in the state. Tamil Nadu categorises OBCs into BC and MBC groups. The Vanniyars are primarily an agrarian community and have largely retained land ownership despite industrialisation. Members of the community are frequently named in connection with anti-Dalit violence in the state.Politically, Vanniyars are represented by the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), which is currently part of the BJP-led NDA. Founded and led by S Ramadoss, the party has wielded influence due to the community’s numerical strength, organisational structure and sustained political mobilisation. Ramadoss began organising Vanniyars in the 1980s and is credited with improving educational outcomes within the community from the 1990s onwards.Vanniyars are estimated to make up about 12% to 15% of Tamil Nadu’s population, with a strong presence in Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thiruvannamalai and parts of Vellore, and smaller concentrations in Salem and Dindigul.NadarsNadars are a trading community with a strong footprint in commerce and politics. Their leaders cut across party lines and have successfully translated economic strength into political influence.In 1921, the community founded The Nadar Bank Limited, which was renamed Tamilnad Mercantile Bank in 1962. In 1922, P Ayya Nadar and A Shanmuga Nadar travelled to Kolkata to learn the safety match manufacturing process, leading to the establishment of manual match production under the ‘Bengal Lights’ brand in Sivakasi. The town remains a major centre for firecracker manufacturing.The most prominent Nadar leader in Tamil Nadu’s political history is K Kamaraj, a senior Congress leader and former chief minister. Alongside Hindu Nadars, Christian Nadars also hold a significant presence in institutions and power structures.The community’s population is estimated at around 4% to 6%, with a concentration in southern Tamil Nadu districts such as Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar.GoundersGounders fall under the Backward Classes (BC) category and account for roughly 5% to 7% of Tamil Nadu’s population. They are largely concentrated in western Tamil Nadu, or the Kongu Nadu region, which includes districts such as Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Namakkal, Karur and Salem.Primarily dependent on agriculture and allied sectors, the community is also known for its entrepreneurial presence and influence in regional industries. Prominent figures include industrialist and philanthropist N Mahalingam, who was involved in several educational initiatives.After J Jayalalithaa’s death, Edappadi K Palaniswami, a Gounder, assumed control of the AIADMK, sidelining the Sasikala family and O Panneerselvam, and assigning key Cabinet portfolios to leaders from the community.The Election Commission is expected to announce the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu in April–May this year. In the 2021 assembly elections, the DMK won 133 seats, while the Congress won 18 seats. Meanwhile, the AIADMK secured 66 seats with 33.5% of the vote; the PMK secured five seats with a 3.8% vote share, while the VCK won four seats with a 1% vote share.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWorld Praises India-US Trade Deal: PM Modi Tells Rajya Sabha Youth Will Gain Global Opportunities’Women MPs Near PM’s Chair’: Speaker Om Birla Reveals Why PM Modi Skipped Lok Sabha Speech’India Open To Explore Commercial Merits Of Venezuela Oil Import’: MEA On Trump’s Russian Oil ClaimIndia Shifts Trade Focus To Gulf Bloc After US And EU Deals, Piyush Goyal Announces Fresh FTA PushRajya Sabha Explodes As Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge Trade Barbs Over Rahul Gandhi, ‘Gag’ On OppositionArt of the deal: How India turned from Maharaja of tariffs to king of dealsIndia And US Close In On Trade Deal, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says Signing Likely By Mid-MarchMumbai-Pune Expressway Nightmare Ends After 32 Hours Exposing Gaps In Emergency ResponseLok Sabha Passes President’s Address Without PM’s Reply For The First Time Since 2004 Amid StandoffIndia Can Wait Out Trump: Ajit Doval Warned Marco Rubio Against Bullying On Trade Deal, Says Report123Photostories8 quick vegetarian air fryer dishes you can make in under 10 minutesFrom a lavish house in Dubai to net worth: Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra’s luxurious lifestyle5 countries where tourist travel is extremely restrictedZeenat Aman, Rekha, Waheeda Rehman, Madhubala: Rare, unseen moments of Bollywood’s most iconic leading ladiesAnanya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Mouni Roy and Raveena Tandon: Celebrities who proudly display their Shiv bhakti sideAbhishek Bachchan birthday special: Must-watch films on OTT including ‘Guru’, ‘Dasvi’, ‘Manmarziyaan’, ‘Ludo’ and ‘Ghoomer’Kangana Ranaut is owning Parliament style again: 5 saree looks that made everyone stop scrollingValentine’s Week 2026: 7 romantic desserts to celebrate every day leading up to Valentine’s DayFrom Kirron Kher to Hina Khan: TV celebrities who fought and survived cancerWhat is RERA and what role it plays in the Real Estate sector123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsNBA Trade UpdateNew Jersey Devils TradeStefon DiggsFramber ValdezWPL Final PreviewHarmanpreet KaurDeontay WilderBrad MarchandChris Paul

NEW DELHI: As Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections in a couple months, the BJP is looking to consolidate opposition forces. With an anti-DMK alliance, the BJP, it seems is also trying to “do a Bihar” in a state it has struggled to make a mark in till now.As the party takes winning lessons from recent Bihar assembly victory, it is forming a social alliance that represents every major caste segment in the state. Earlier in Bihar assembly election, BJP had a fool-proof plan. The party, along with its NDA partners, built a social coalition that represented the major castes, isolating the Rashtriya Janata Dal-led Mahagathbandhan with its Muslim-Yadav voter base.The five NDA partners represented almost all segments of society. LJP and HAM had Dalit faces like Union minister Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi. EBC and non-Yadav OBC castes were represented by JD(U) and the Rashtriya Lok Morcha. Meanwhile, the BJP had its vote banks among the upper castes and the Baniya community. This fine-tuned caste coalition brought an overwhelming majority for the NDA. The alliance won 202 seats in the 243-member Bihar Assembly.Forging allianceDominated by Dravidian politics, alliances also play a huge role in Tamil Nadu. Apart from a peak DMK or AIADMK, no single party can dominate the Assembly without a broad coalition.To prevent vote-splitting, which could favour the DMK, the BJP is trying to inculcate as many parties as it can to rebuild a broader NDA. Former alliance partners and breakaway factions are being approached, including leaders who had earlier left.Two years after the split, the BJP and AIADMK came together in 2025 and announced that the NDA will contest the upcoming assembly polls under the leadership of former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS).The BJP’s alliance with the AIADMK has been more than tactical and is seen in Delhi as the primary vehicle for relevance in the southern state. However, the current BJP strategy, curated mainly by Amit Shah, reflects this urgency. Additionally, the AIADMK also has a voter base among Dalit communities. This voter base constitutes almost 20 per cent of the state’s population.Meanwhile, AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam (OPS) also declared that he was “ready” for reunification with Edappadi K Palaniswami’s (EPS) AIADMK faction ahead of Tamil Nadu’s 2026 assembly polls.At a press meet in Madurai, OPS threw a pointed challenge at both EPS and AMMK general secretary T T V Dhinakaran, asking whether they were prepared to take the leap. “I am ready for that. Are they ready?” he said, invoking the possibility of rival factions closing ranks under the NDA umbrella.The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) also entered the NDA, giving it a symbolic boost. However, this did not come without complications. Anbumani Ramadoss’s decision to align with the AIADMK-BJP front was meant to strengthen the NDA’s presence in northern Tamil Nadu, where the PMK traditionally draws support from the Vanniyar community. Though this adds social breadth to the coalition at a time when consolidation is critical, the PMK is far from united. Meanwhile, the BJP has also reportedly approached TVK’s Vijay to join the NDA after he positioned his party as an alternative political force in Tamil Nadu.Vijay hails from a Christian community that constitutes about 6 per cent of the population in the state. Additionally, Vijay commands huge popularity among youngsters. Unlike the parties of other film stars, Vijay’s supporters are organised and politically active.What political pundits sayAccording to poll analysts, caste equations have always played a role in Tamil Nadu. However, they believe the BJP’s efforts to bring different castes on one stage have not gained much traction.Speaking to *The Times of India*, political analyst Kannan R said that the saffron party does have a number of leaders from the backward classes but so far, the party seems to rally Hindus as a monolithic unit.“Caste and cash remain two important factors in TN’s electoral politics and will continue to play a crucial role. I don’t think the BJP is trying to bring different castes on the stage, or if it is, it hasn’t gained traction so far,” Kannan said.“It does have a number of leaders from the backward classes, but so far the party seems to rally Hindus as a monolithic unit, which has so far been a no-go in this state,” he added.Another analyst, Shyam Shanmugaa, said that elections cannot be won purely on caste equations in Tamil Nadu.“Caste equations are always at play in rural Tamil Nadu. But in urban areas, it does not matter. Tamil Nadu is a heavily urbanised state. Hence, elections cannot be won purely on caste equations. If one caste is mobilised in a particular rural constituency, counter-mobilisation takes place,” Shanmugaa told TOI.“Therefore, winning chances are there for candidates who are caste-neutral and appeal to all castes. The BJP is mostly seen as a Brahmin upper-caste party. It is unable to mobilise one particular OBC caste. Even when TN BJP leaders from particular dominant communities were made state presidents, the BJP could not win,” he added.Why caste matters in Tamil NaduDalitsDalits constitute around 19% to 21% of the state’s population. They are spread across the state, with their population higher in districts such as Cuddalore, Villupuram, Tiruvallur and Madurai.The larger Dravidian political movement, which has evolved over the past two centuries and given rise to parties such as the Dravida Kazhagam, the DMK and the AIADMK, has historically reached out to Dalits.ThevarsConcentrated mainly in southern Tamil Nadu districts such as Madurai, Theni, Dindigul, Sivaganga and Ramanathapuram, the Thevars are a politically influential community and fall under the MBC category. Several prominent Thevar leaders are part of the AIADMK.Former chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s close aide V K Sasikala and rebel leader O Panneerselvam both belong to the community.Thevars played a notable political role during the British period. Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar, a revered leader and freedom fighter, was associated with the Indian National Congress and later the Forward Bloc. His birth anniversary is observed as “Thevar Jayanthi”. The community is also said to have participated actively in the armed struggle led by Subhas Chandra Bose.The Thevar population is estimated at around 10% to 12%.VanniyarsVanniyars, largely based in northern Tamil Nadu, are among the biggest and most politically active Most Backward Classes (MBCs) in the state. Tamil Nadu categorises OBCs into BC and MBC groups. The Vanniyars are primarily an agrarian community and have largely retained land ownership despite industrialisation. Members of the community are frequently named in connection with anti-Dalit violence in the state.Politically, Vanniyars are represented by the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), which is currently part of the BJP-led NDA. Founded and led by S Ramadoss, the party has wielded influence due to the community’s numerical strength, organisational structure and sustained political mobilisation. Ramadoss began organising Vanniyars in the 1980s and is credited with improving educational outcomes within the community from the 1990s onwards.Vanniyars are estimated to make up about 12% to 15% of Tamil Nadu’s population, with a strong presence in Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thiruvannamalai and parts of Vellore, and smaller concentrations in Salem and Dindigul.NadarsNadars are a trading community with a strong footprint in commerce and politics. Their leaders cut across party lines and have successfully translated economic strength into political influence.In 1921, the community founded The Nadar Bank Limited, which was renamed Tamilnad Mercantile Bank in 1962. In 1922, P Ayya Nadar and A Shanmuga Nadar travelled to Kolkata to learn the safety match manufacturing process, leading to the establishment of manual match production under the ‘Bengal Lights’ brand in Sivakasi. The town remains a major centre for firecracker manufacturing.The most prominent Nadar leader in Tamil Nadu’s political history is K Kamaraj, a senior Congress leader and former chief minister. Alongside Hindu Nadars, Christian Nadars also hold a significant presence in institutions and power structures.The community’s population is estimated at around 4% to 6%, with a concentration in southern Tamil Nadu districts such as Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar.GoundersGounders fall under the Backward Classes (BC) category and account for roughly 5% to 7% of Tamil Nadu’s population. They are largely concentrated in western Tamil Nadu, or the Kongu Nadu region, which includes districts such as Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Erode, Namakkal, Karur and Salem.Primarily dependent on agriculture and allied sectors, the community is also known for its entrepreneurial presence and influence in regional industries. Prominent figures include industrialist and philanthropist N Mahalingam, who was involved in several educational initiatives.After J Jayalalithaa’s death, Edappadi K Palaniswami, a Gounder, assumed control of the AIADMK, sidelining the Sasikala family and O Panneerselvam, and assigning key Cabinet portfolios to leaders from the community.The Election Commission is expected to announce the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu in April–May this year. In the 2021 assembly elections, the DMK won 133 seats, while the Congress won 18 seats. Meanwhile, the AIADMK secured 66 seats with 33.5% of the vote; the PMK secured five seats with a 3.8% vote share, while the VCK won four seats with a 1% vote share.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWorld Praises India-US Trade Deal: PM Modi Tells Rajya Sabha Youth Will Gain Global Opportunities’Women MPs Near PM’s Chair’: Speaker Om Birla Reveals Why PM Modi Skipped Lok Sabha Speech’India Open To Explore Commercial Merits Of Venezuela Oil Import’: MEA On Trump’s Russian Oil ClaimIndia Shifts Trade Focus To Gulf Bloc After US And EU Deals, Piyush Goyal Announces Fresh FTA PushRajya Sabha Explodes As Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge Trade Barbs Over Rahul Gandhi, ‘Gag’ On OppositionArt of the deal: How India turned from Maharaja of tariffs to king of dealsIndia And US Close In On Trade Deal, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says Signing Likely By Mid-MarchMumbai-Pune Expressway Nightmare Ends After 32 Hours Exposing Gaps In Emergency ResponseLok Sabha Passes President’s Address Without PM’s Reply For The First Time Since 2004 Amid StandoffIndia Can Wait Out Trump: Ajit Doval Warned Marco Rubio Against Bullying On Trade Deal, Says Report123Photostories8 quick vegetarian air fryer dishes you can make in under 10 minutesFrom a lavish house in Dubai to net worth: Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra’s luxurious lifestyle5 countries where tourist travel is extremely restrictedZeenat Aman, Rekha, Waheeda Rehman, Madhubala: Rare, unseen moments of Bollywood’s most iconic leading ladiesAnanya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Mouni Roy and Raveena Tandon: Celebrities who proudly display their Shiv bhakti sideAbhishek Bachchan birthday special: Must-watch films on OTT including ‘Guru’, ‘Dasvi’, ‘Manmarziyaan’, ‘Ludo’ and ‘Ghoomer’Kangana Ranaut is owning Parliament style again: 5 saree looks that made everyone stop scrollingValentine’s Week 2026: 7 romantic desserts to celebrate every day leading up to Valentine’s DayFrom Kirron Kher to Hina Khan: TV celebrities who fought and survived cancerWhat is RERA and what role it plays in the Real Estate sector123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsNBA Trade UpdateNew Jersey Devils TradeStefon DiggsFramber ValdezWPL Final PreviewHarmanpreet KaurDeontay WilderBrad MarchandChris Paul

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NEW DELHI: As Tamil Nadu gears up for assembly elections in a couple months, the BJP is looking to consolidate opposition forces. With an anti-DMK alliance, the BJP, it seems is also trying to “do a Bihar” in a state it has struggled to make a mark in till now.As the party takes winning lessons…

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Bharti Airtel Q3 results: Net profit drops 55% to Rs 6,630 crore on higher operating and spectrum costs

Bharti Airtel Q3 results: Net profit drops 55% to Rs 6,630 crore on higher operating and spectrum costs

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Bharti Airtel reported a sharp decline in consolidated net profit for the December 2025 quarter, with earnings falling about 55 per cent year-on-year to Rs 6,630.5 crore, mainly due to higher network operating costs, statutory fees and employee expenses.The company had posted a consolidated profit of Rs 14,781.2 crore in the corresponding quarter last year,…

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Kerala to extend education benefits to 28 more communities

Kerala to extend education benefits to 28 more communities

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The Kerala government on Wednesday decided to include 28 communities in the list of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, allowing students from these groups to access reservation and other educational benefits in higher education.The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting after accepting the recommendation of the State Backward Classes Commission.These communities were already…

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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ star Anne Hathaway urges fans to dress the part for movie screenings

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ star Anne Hathaway urges fans to dress the part for movie screenings

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Anne Hathaway is calling on moviegoers to step into a world of style as they gear up for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. She imagines a premiere that transcends beyond mere watching—encouraging fans to don their most fashionable outfits, echoing the film’s stunning aesthetic and character development. Anne Hathaway wants fans to turn the theatrical…

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Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu’s ₹15,000 Crore divorce case: Who is his estranged wife Pramila Srinivasan? |

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu’s ₹15,000 Crore divorce case: Who is his estranged wife Pramila Srinivasan? |

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Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu and his estranged wife Pramila SrinivasanPhoto (L): Pramila Srinivasan/ LinkedIn When tech billionaire Sridhar Vembu, founder and CEO of Zoho, recently landed in a California courtroom, few saw a $1.7 billion (roughly INR 15,000 crore) bond order coming. It’s not just any divorce – it’s one of the priciest ever for…

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. India is at the threshold of becoming a global plastic-processing hub, opening newer avenues of growth for the MSME sector in the country, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. Inaugurating PLASTINDIA 2026, a plastic exhibition with a focus on sustainability and industry growth, Gupta called upon the industry to pursue responsible growth. “India is at the threshold of becoming a global hub of plastic processing. Plastic industry is a crucial segment of the medium, small and micro enterprises (MSME) sector, which will have bigger opportunities in coming days,” she said. She urged the Indian plastic industry to innovate and develop new processes for manufacturing eco-friendly products, while working towards the ambitious goal of recycling 100 per cent of plastic waste. Emphasising the need for responsible growth, she said sustainability must be at the core of the industry’s future vision.The chief minister highlighted Delhi’s growing plastic waste challenge, and noted that plastic disposal remains a major concern for the national capital, said a statement.She called upon industry stakeholders to actively support Delhi’s journey towards becoming a greener and cleaner city through enhanced recycling, circular economy practices, and innovative material solutions, it added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Women MPs Near PM’s Chair’: Speaker Om Birla Reveals Why PM Modi Skipped Lok Sabha Speech’India Open To Explore Commercial Merits Of Venezuela Oil Import’: MEA On Trump’s Russian Oil ClaimIndia Shifts Trade Focus To Gulf Bloc After US And EU Deals, Piyush Goyal Announces Fresh FTA PushRajya Sabha Explodes As Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge Trade Barbs Over Rahul Gandhi, ‘Gag’ On OppositionArt of the deal: How India turned from Maharaja of tariffs to king of dealsIndia And US Close In On Trade Deal, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says Signing Likely By Mid-MarchMumbai-Pune Expressway Nightmare Ends After 32 Hours Exposing Gaps In Emergency ResponseLok Sabha Passes President’s Address Without PM’s Reply For The First Time Since 2004 Amid StandoffIndia Can Wait Out Trump: Ajit Doval Warned Marco Rubio Against Bullying On Trade Deal, Says ReportIndia’s AI Rise Gets Global Push As UN Chief Praises Leadership, Nvidia CEO Predicts Job Surge123PhotostoriesFrom a lavish house in Dubai to net worth: Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra’s luxurious lifestyle5 countries where tourist travel is extremely restrictedZeenat Aman, Rekha, Waheeda Rehman, Madhubala: Rare, unseen moments of Bollywood’s most iconic leading ladiesAnanya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Mouni Roy and Raveena Tandon: Celebrities who proudly display their Shiv bhakti sideAbhishek Bachchan birthday special: Must-watch films on OTT including ‘Guru’, ‘Dasvi’, ‘Manmarziyaan’, ‘Ludo’ and ‘Ghoomer’Kangana Ranaut is owning Parliament style again: 5 saree looks that made everyone stop scrollingValentine’s Week 2026: 7 romantic desserts to celebrate every day leading up to Valentine’s DayFrom Kirron Kher to Hina Khan: TV celebrities who fought and survived cancerWhat is RERA and what role it plays in the Real Estate sectorExclusive photos that will shock you: Gas tanker crash chokes Pune–Mumbai expressway for 32 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsNBA Trade UpdateNew Jersey Devils TradeStefon DiggsFramber ValdezWPL Final PreviewHarmanpreet KaurDeontay WilderBrad MarchandChris Paul

. India is at the threshold of becoming a global plastic-processing hub, opening newer avenues of growth for the MSME sector in the country, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. Inaugurating PLASTINDIA 2026, a plastic exhibition with a focus on sustainability and industry growth, Gupta called upon the industry to pursue responsible growth. “India is at the threshold of becoming a global hub of plastic processing. Plastic industry is a crucial segment of the medium, small and micro enterprises (MSME) sector, which will have bigger opportunities in coming days,” she said. She urged the Indian plastic industry to innovate and develop new processes for manufacturing eco-friendly products, while working towards the ambitious goal of recycling 100 per cent of plastic waste. Emphasising the need for responsible growth, she said sustainability must be at the core of the industry’s future vision.The chief minister highlighted Delhi’s growing plastic waste challenge, and noted that plastic disposal remains a major concern for the national capital, said a statement.She called upon industry stakeholders to actively support Delhi’s journey towards becoming a greener and cleaner city through enhanced recycling, circular economy practices, and innovative material solutions, it added.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’Women MPs Near PM’s Chair’: Speaker Om Birla Reveals Why PM Modi Skipped Lok Sabha Speech’India Open To Explore Commercial Merits Of Venezuela Oil Import’: MEA On Trump’s Russian Oil ClaimIndia Shifts Trade Focus To Gulf Bloc After US And EU Deals, Piyush Goyal Announces Fresh FTA PushRajya Sabha Explodes As Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge Trade Barbs Over Rahul Gandhi, ‘Gag’ On OppositionArt of the deal: How India turned from Maharaja of tariffs to king of dealsIndia And US Close In On Trade Deal, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says Signing Likely By Mid-MarchMumbai-Pune Expressway Nightmare Ends After 32 Hours Exposing Gaps In Emergency ResponseLok Sabha Passes President’s Address Without PM’s Reply For The First Time Since 2004 Amid StandoffIndia Can Wait Out Trump: Ajit Doval Warned Marco Rubio Against Bullying On Trade Deal, Says ReportIndia’s AI Rise Gets Global Push As UN Chief Praises Leadership, Nvidia CEO Predicts Job Surge123PhotostoriesFrom a lavish house in Dubai to net worth: Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Kundrra’s luxurious lifestyle5 countries where tourist travel is extremely restrictedZeenat Aman, Rekha, Waheeda Rehman, Madhubala: Rare, unseen moments of Bollywood’s most iconic leading ladiesAnanya Panday, Sara Ali Khan, Mouni Roy and Raveena Tandon: Celebrities who proudly display their Shiv bhakti sideAbhishek Bachchan birthday special: Must-watch films on OTT including ‘Guru’, ‘Dasvi’, ‘Manmarziyaan’, ‘Ludo’ and ‘Ghoomer’Kangana Ranaut is owning Parliament style again: 5 saree looks that made everyone stop scrollingValentine’s Week 2026: 7 romantic desserts to celebrate every day leading up to Valentine’s DayFrom Kirron Kher to Hina Khan: TV celebrities who fought and survived cancerWhat is RERA and what role it plays in the Real Estate sectorExclusive photos that will shock you: Gas tanker crash chokes Pune–Mumbai expressway for 32 hours123Hot PicksBudget 2026Gold Silver PricesParliament Budget SessionGCC Unified Visa 2026Income Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNBA Trade NewsNBA Trade UpdateNew Jersey Devils TradeStefon DiggsFramber ValdezWPL Final PreviewHarmanpreet KaurDeontay WilderBrad MarchandChris Paul

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India is at the threshold of becoming a global plastic-processing hub, opening newer avenues of growth for the MSME sector in the country, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. Inaugurating PLASTINDIA 2026, a plastic exhibition with a focus on sustainability and industry growth, Gupta called upon the industry to pursue responsible growth. “India…

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BOB Office Assistant recruitment 2026: prelims exam on 22–23 February, PET from 10 to 15 February The Bank of Baroda has published an official notification regarding the schedule of the examination for the Office Assistant (Peon) recruitment process for the 2025-26 selection cycle. This notification comes after the initial advertisement published by the bank regarding…

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Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and his wife recently rejoiced in welcoming their third daughter, Savithri. Rooted in the ancient language of Sanskrit, Savithri evokes images of sunlight, clarity, and truthfulness. This name is not only a nod to age-old Indian epics, where wisdom and bravery reside, but it also highlights the couple’s commitment to nurturing a…

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