For NDA, Union minister Chirag Paswan-led LJP (RV) is contesting 15 of its total 28 seats and Jitan Ram Manjhi-led HAM (Secular) all six of its constituencies in the second phase of elections NEW DELHI: NDA and Mahagathbandhan face the challenge of retaining their bastions and making fresh headways in the last phase of Bihar…
Single-engine helicopters for four passengers cost around Rs 1.5 lakh an hour while twin-engine models come for Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 4 lakh PATNA: Rotor blades beat over Bihar for weeks. Sky turned battleground. By Sunday evening, the helicopter armada fell silent as campaigning for the second phase of assembly elections shut down after…
BENGALURU: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat Sunday said the organisation is not unconstitutional and that it is a recognised body of individuals which need not be registered with the state. At the conclusion of a two-day lecture series here to mark 100 years of the RSS, BJP’s ideological mentor, Bhagwat was responding to…
NEW DELHI: It was a moment of redemption for bureaucrats, who often face criticism from the constitutional courts, as Chief Justice B R Gavai on Sunday said grassroots level government officials possess a far deeper understanding of local realities than many Supreme Court and high court judges operating from positions of authority. Speaking at the…
NEW DELHI: India has seen its highest foreign tourist arrival (FTA) growth in percentage terms from Somalia between pre-Covid 2019 and 2024. At over 144%, the poor east African country is the only one to register a triple digit growth rate, surging from 5,044 in 2019 to 12,320 in 2024, according to Union tourism ministry…
SERAMPORE: A 27-year-old homemaker in Bengal’s Hooghly district consumed pesticide along with her six-year-old daughter in a suspected suicide attempt amid claims she did so as she was not given SIR forms and feared being struck off electoral rolls. Asha Soren was married eight years ago but had been staying with her parents in Kananadi…
JAMMU: Two special police officers (SPOs) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district have been dismissed from service for allegedly aiding terrorists in their activities.“SPOs Abdul Latif and Mohammad Abbas have been booked… There is no place for terror sympathizers or anti-national elements in Jammu and Kashmir police,” an official said.Meanwhile, police continued inspections of SIM…
Tim Davie resigned as British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) director-general on Sunday as pressure mounted over a Panorama programme accused of cutting together Donald Trump’s words in a way that misled viewers, triggering one of the broadcaster’s biggest rows in years.Deborah Turness, the BBC’s CEO of News, has also resigned as anger grew inside the newsroom….
Five people were killed after a Russian Ka-226 helicopter crashed near the village of Achi-Su in the Republic of Dagestan on Friday. Footage circulating on social media shows the helicopter hitting the ground along the Caspian Sea’s shore, causing its tail to break off. The pilot apparently tries to regain control of the damaged aircraft…
The latest episode of Bigg Boss 19’s Weekend Ka Vaar, hosted by Salman Khan, turned out to be an emotional rollercoaster as not one but two contestants: Abhishek Bajaj and Neelam Giri, were evicted from the house in a shocking double elimination. The announcement left everyone stunned, with several contestants breaking down and expressing disbelief…
Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni NEW DELHI: Multiple IPL franchises have been tracking the conversations related to Sanju Samson ever since the glovesman expressed his desire to leave Rajasthan Royals (RR) after a seven-season association. Many enquired, most interacted, but months after chatter, negotiations and a lot of interest, Samson trade could well remain on…
Being a relatively young new talent, Mark Williams’ fortune is estimated at just under $5 million. He rose to prominence following his selection as a 15th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2022 NBA Draft, before switching to the Phoenix Suns in 2025.He is estimated to rake in around $6.27 million for the…
Charlie Kirk’s leaked messages show Ben Shapiro’s jealousy toward YouTuber Candace Owens as feud explodes online (Image via Getty) New leaked text messages between Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens have shocked many online. The screenshots, posted by AF Post on X, show that before his death, Kirk believed Ben Shapiro was trying to “kill” both…
Delhi residents portesting against air quaility in national capital (ANI) NEW DELHI: As air quality in the national capital continues to plunge, several Delhi residents gathered at India Gate on Sunday demanding that the government take concrete policy measures to curb the city’s persistent air pollution crisis. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Priyanka Kakkar also…
Tesla shareholders recently approved Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package. However, the paycheck comes with strings attached. Currently the world’s richest person, Musk will need to hit a series of ambitious growth and performance targets to actually unlock the full payout, including major milestones in Tesla’s market value, revenue, and profitability. Acknowledging that the goal…
There is something deeply comforting about sipping a cup of star anise evening tea on a chilly night. Its sweet, liquorice-like aroma fills the room and instantly makes you feel warmer. But beyond its cosy appeal, this traditional spice is making headlines again. Star anise, used for centuries in Asian herbal medicine, has recently seen…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat (File photo) NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Sangh welcomes people from all faiths, including Muslims and Christians, as long as they see themselves as sons of Bharat Mata and part of the broader Hindu society. Speaking at a two-day lecture series titled “100 Years of Sangh…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar said on Sunday that an inquiry has begun into alleged irregularities in the sale of government-owned land in Pune to a company linked to his son, Parth Pawar. He added that “the truth will soon come out before the public.”Speaking to reporters in Baramati, the Nationalist Congress…
BJP, taking a jibe at Rahul Gandhi’s jungle safari ahead of the Bihar elections, said that for him LoP stands for “Leader of Partying” or “Leader of Paryatan (tourism).” Shehzad Poonawalla, on a post on X, shared his comment on Rahul Gandhi’s safari in Panchmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. “LoP means Leader of Paryatan and partying for…
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Japan on Sunday evening, shaking buildings across Iwate Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that the magnitude 6.7 quake hit at 5:03pm (local time), with the epicentre located in the Pacific off Sanriku at a depth of around 10km.The Japan Meteorological Agency to issued an advisory…
