July 21, 2026
Federal judges block Trump’s attempt to halt SNAP, protecting food assistance for millions of school children

Federal judges block Trump’s attempt to halt SNAP, protecting food assistance for millions of school children

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Federal judges say Trump cannot fully halt SNAP aid for millions of low-income families Two federal judges on Friday halted the Trump administration’s attempt to suspend food stamp benefits beginning November 1, a move that threatened to leave millions without help during an extended government shutdown. The court decisions offered a temporary safeguard for the…

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Cancer Horoscope Today, June 30, 2026: The Moon helps retention, while Mercury gives neat expression

Cancer Horoscope Today, June 30, 2026: The Moon helps retention, while Mercury gives neat expression

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You’re feeling good this day, which can make people comment, “You seem fresh.” The Moon Your ruler is a great supporter of enthusiasm, while Jupiter boosts confidence. This means that work runs more smoothly and conversations are more relaxed and routine tasks like responding to messages or completing pending chores feel less gruelling.There is joy…

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JEE Main 2026 admit card released: Check direct link, how to access session 1 hall ticket here

JEE Main 2026 admit card released: Check direct link, how to access session 1 hall ticket here

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 January session admit card. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now download their hall ticket from the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in using their application number and date of birth. The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination centre, and no…

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Everest wasn’t always a mountain! These 200 million-year-old marine fossils prove the Himalaya was once underwater | World News

Everest wasn’t always a mountain! These 200 million-year-old marine fossils prove the Himalaya was once underwater | World News

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Everest wasn’t always a mountain! These 200 million-year-old marine fossils prove the Himalaya was once underwater Imagine standing 8,000 metres above the sea floor at Mount Everest, and you find a marine fossil. You should not be surprised because fossils of marine animals have been documented near the summit of Mount Everest, findings that continue…

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Shanaya Kapoor wishes Suhana Khan on birthday; Actress shares vacation picture together; ‘My su, love you for life’

Shanaya Kapoor wishes Suhana Khan on birthday; Actress shares vacation picture together; ‘My su, love you for life’

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Actor Shanaya Kapoor recently shared a heartfelt birthday message for her close friend Suhana Khan, giving fans another glimpse into their long-standing friendship. Shanaya uploaded a picture featuring herself and Suhana posing together near a scenic waterfront location. The backdrop included colourful European-style buildings and luxury yachts.Alongside the image, Shanaya wrote, “Happy birthday my su….

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Japan ends 80-year-old self-imposed rule to sell weapons abroad — what does it mean for India

Japan ends 80-year-old self-imposed rule to sell weapons abroad — what does it mean for India

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Japan, shifting from its pacifist constitution, is now poised to export lethal weapons. This significant policy change, driven by regional security concerns, allows Tokyo to leverage its advanced defense technology. The move opens new avenues for its burgeoning defense industry, potentially transforming Japan into a major global arms supplier. The Japanese government under Prime Minister…

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NEW DELHI: The end of the Budget session of Parliament this year marked a rare high for the opposition. The Congress-led INDIA bloc united with other opposition parties to prevent the Centre from passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. The Bill linked implementation of women’s reservation to delimitation. This was on April 17. Nearly three months down the line, as parties gear up for the Monsoon session from July 20, the euphoria of this triumph has been replaced by concern among the opposition ranks.The Bill that they had managed to stop in its tracks during the Budget session could make its way back in the Monsoon session and garner greater support in Parliament. In April, 298 members supported the Bill in Lok Sabha while 230 opposed it. MPs supporting the Bill were way more than those opposing it but were short of the two-thirds majority of 352 (out of 528) needed for the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill.So, what has changed in three months? Well, a lot. Parties have split. Opposition numbers in Parliament have come down. Long-time allies have turned into foes. The opposition camp is in disarray and the regional parties under its fold are now a weakened force.And, that is why the upcoming Monsoon session may be interesting to watch. The BJP, still smarting from the rare failure on the Constitution Amendment Bill, is reportedly working behind the scenes to ensure a two-thirds majority to push through its important pending legislations, including the delimitation bill.The Congress has accused Union home minister Amit Shah of trying to “engineer” a two-third majority for the BJP in Lok Sabha and alleges he is busy breaking opposition parties while making a “complete mockery of democracy” but his “evil designs” will not succeed.”Never before has anybody tried to engineer a two-third majority for his party in the Lok Sabha as the Union Home Minister is desperately doing these days in the run-up to the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The self-styled Chanakya had been humiliated on April 17 2026 when the NDA could not get the requisite two-third majority. Stung by that resounding defeat, Shah is now busy breaking opposition parties and making a complete “mockery of democracy”, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X..The three months between the two sessions saw four important political developments that have together put the NDA in command and the opposition on the backfoot.First blow: Raghav’s rebellion stings AAPOn April 24, exactly seven days after NDA’s Lok Sabha setback, the opposition suffered the first blow as 7 MPs of Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP broke ranks with the party in Rajya Sabha and aligned with the BJP. Since, the breakaway group’s strength was more than two-thirds of the total 10 MPs the party had in the Upper House, the defection did not come under the purview of the anti-defection law. The rebellion, which came as a surprise to Arvind Kejriwal, reduced AAP’s strength in Rajya Sabha to 3.Second blow: Mamata’s defeat and Trinamool implosionThe second blow to opposition came from West Bengal, where BJP ended Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year-rule and successfully snatched a key state from the hands of the opposition. While the defeat stunned Mamata, what hurt her and the opposition camp more was the implosion which threatened the very existence of the Trinamool Congress. 20 MPs of the Trinamool Congress raised a banner of revolt against Mamata and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and announced to align with the BJP in Lok Sabha. This list of 20 included several of Mamata’s loyalists and was enough to avoid any action under the anti-defection law. To make matters worse, several Rajya Sabha members of Trinamool also joined this rebellion. However, since their numbers were less, they resigned from the party and their membership from the Upper House.Third blow: Shiv Sena splitThe opposition camp suffered another blow in June when 6 out of the 9 MPs of Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena decided to dump the party and join hands with Eknath Shinde. The six MPs submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla indicating their decision to join the Shinde camp. For Uddhav this was the second time that he faced rebellion from within the ranks. The Shiv Sena suffered a massive vertical split in 2022 when Shinde led a rebellion of party MLAs. Uddhav eventually lost control of the party and symbol.Fourth blow: Congress-DMK splitThe fourth blow to the opposition camp came from Tamil Nadu. M K Stalin’s DMK, which had aligned with the Congress, lost the 2026 assembly elections to actor-tuned-politician Vijay. Ideally, this poll upset should not have impacted the opposition’s national politics. After all, the silver lining was that the BJP-AIADMK alliance had failed in the state. But that was not to be. Vijay’s TVK got a big mandate but not enough to ensure a government on its own. Vijay needed help and the Congress was more than ready to chip in. So, the grand-old-party moved swiftly to dump DMK and join hands with TVK. This set the stage for one of the biggest disruptions in the INDIA bloc since it was formed. The DMK snapped all ties with the Congress, sought a separate seating plan in Parliament, walked out of the INDIA bloc and, if some reports are to be believed, is also flirting with the idea of some sort of coordination on its terms with the BJP.’DMK may try to get even with Congress’Arun Ram, Tamil Nadu Resident Editor of The Times of India, feels the prospect of DMK supporting the Union government on some bills cannot be completely ruled out.“The DMK may support the Union government on some bills to get even with the Congress or also to not appear completely friendless,” says Arun Ram.“DMK cannot go back on some of its stated positions, like on delimitation, three-language formula. But, yes on some of the bills it may back the Union government. For instance, if the BJP completely delinks the Women’s Reservation Bill from the Delimitation Bill, the DMK may support the government on Women’s Bill,” he adds.Misplaced confidence?Now, that is a prospect which could deal a body blow to the INDIA bloc. DMK has 22 members in Lok Sabha and if Stalin decides even a tactical association with the NDA – it could disrupt opposition math. For now, the opposition is trying to put up a brave front knowing that two-third majority in a House of 543 translates into numbers which, at least on paper, looks beyond the reach of NDA. The Congress has claimed that it will not let the “evil designs” of BJP to succeed. But this Congress confidence could well be misplaced. What the opposition needs to understand is that two-thirds majority is a number that can change depending on how many members are present for the voting. We have already seen the BJP surprise many times when it comes to managing numbers in Parliament.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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NEW DELHI: The end of the Budget session of Parliament this year marked a rare high for the opposition. The Congress-led INDIA bloc united with other opposition parties to prevent the Centre from passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. The Bill linked implementation of women’s reservation to delimitation. This was on April 17. Nearly three months down the line, as parties gear up for the Monsoon session from July 20, the euphoria of this triumph has been replaced by concern among the opposition ranks.The Bill that they had managed to stop in its tracks during the Budget session could make its way back in the Monsoon session and garner greater support in Parliament. In April, 298 members supported the Bill in Lok Sabha while 230 opposed it. MPs supporting the Bill were way more than those opposing it but were short of the two-thirds majority of 352 (out of 528) needed for the passage of the Constitution Amendment Bill.So, what has changed in three months? Well, a lot. Parties have split. Opposition numbers in Parliament have come down. Long-time allies have turned into foes. The opposition camp is in disarray and the regional parties under its fold are now a weakened force.And, that is why the upcoming Monsoon session may be interesting to watch. The BJP, still smarting from the rare failure on the Constitution Amendment Bill, is reportedly working behind the scenes to ensure a two-thirds majority to push through its important pending legislations, including the delimitation bill.The Congress has accused Union home minister Amit Shah of trying to “engineer” a two-third majority for the BJP in Lok Sabha and alleges he is busy breaking opposition parties while making a “complete mockery of democracy” but his “evil designs” will not succeed.”Never before has anybody tried to engineer a two-third majority for his party in the Lok Sabha as the Union Home Minister is desperately doing these days in the run-up to the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The self-styled Chanakya had been humiliated on April 17 2026 when the NDA could not get the requisite two-third majority. Stung by that resounding defeat, Shah is now busy breaking opposition parties and making a complete “mockery of democracy”, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X..The three months between the two sessions saw four important political developments that have together put the NDA in command and the opposition on the backfoot.First blow: Raghav’s rebellion stings AAPOn April 24, exactly seven days after NDA’s Lok Sabha setback, the opposition suffered the first blow as 7 MPs of Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP broke ranks with the party in Rajya Sabha and aligned with the BJP. Since, the breakaway group’s strength was more than two-thirds of the total 10 MPs the party had in the Upper House, the defection did not come under the purview of the anti-defection law. The rebellion, which came as a surprise to Arvind Kejriwal, reduced AAP’s strength in Rajya Sabha to 3.Second blow: Mamata’s defeat and Trinamool implosionThe second blow to opposition came from West Bengal, where BJP ended Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year-rule and successfully snatched a key state from the hands of the opposition. While the defeat stunned Mamata, what hurt her and the opposition camp more was the implosion which threatened the very existence of the Trinamool Congress. 20 MPs of the Trinamool Congress raised a banner of revolt against Mamata and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee and announced to align with the BJP in Lok Sabha. This list of 20 included several of Mamata’s loyalists and was enough to avoid any action under the anti-defection law. To make matters worse, several Rajya Sabha members of Trinamool also joined this rebellion. However, since their numbers were less, they resigned from the party and their membership from the Upper House.Third blow: Shiv Sena splitThe opposition camp suffered another blow in June when 6 out of the 9 MPs of Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena decided to dump the party and join hands with Eknath Shinde. The six MPs submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla indicating their decision to join the Shinde camp. For Uddhav this was the second time that he faced rebellion from within the ranks. The Shiv Sena suffered a massive vertical split in 2022 when Shinde led a rebellion of party MLAs. Uddhav eventually lost control of the party and symbol.Fourth blow: Congress-DMK splitThe fourth blow to the opposition camp came from Tamil Nadu. M K Stalin’s DMK, which had aligned with the Congress, lost the 2026 assembly elections to actor-tuned-politician Vijay. Ideally, this poll upset should not have impacted the opposition’s national politics. After all, the silver lining was that the BJP-AIADMK alliance had failed in the state. But that was not to be. Vijay’s TVK got a big mandate but not enough to ensure a government on its own. Vijay needed help and the Congress was more than ready to chip in. So, the grand-old-party moved swiftly to dump DMK and join hands with TVK. This set the stage for one of the biggest disruptions in the INDIA bloc since it was formed. The DMK snapped all ties with the Congress, sought a separate seating plan in Parliament, walked out of the INDIA bloc and, if some reports are to be believed, is also flirting with the idea of some sort of coordination on its terms with the BJP.’DMK may try to get even with Congress’Arun Ram, Tamil Nadu Resident Editor of The Times of India, feels the prospect of DMK supporting the Union government on some bills cannot be completely ruled out.“The DMK may support the Union government on some bills to get even with the Congress or also to not appear completely friendless,” says Arun Ram.“DMK cannot go back on some of its stated positions, like on delimitation, three-language formula. But, yes on some of the bills it may back the Union government. For instance, if the BJP completely delinks the Women’s Reservation Bill from the Delimitation Bill, the DMK may support the government on Women’s Bill,” he adds.Misplaced confidence?Now, that is a prospect which could deal a body blow to the INDIA bloc. DMK has 22 members in Lok Sabha and if Stalin decides even a tactical association with the NDA – it could disrupt opposition math. For now, the opposition is trying to put up a brave front knowing that two-third majority in a House of 543 translates into numbers which, at least on paper, looks beyond the reach of NDA. The Congress has claimed that it will not let the “evil designs” of BJP to succeed. But this Congress confidence could well be misplaced. What the opposition needs to understand is that two-thirds majority is a number that can change depending on how many members are present for the voting. We have already seen the BJP surprise many times when it comes to managing numbers in Parliament.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? 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Doctor reveals the common daily mistakes that can lead to silent kidney diseaseSreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan ace the Wimbledon dress code with timeless London fashion5 natural alternatives to collagen supplements for healthy hair and skinRed vs green vs yellow bell peppers: Who wins the nutrition face-off?7 Animals that eat bees without letting stings stop themLock Upp 2: From Ram Kapoor’s lavish villa to Shivangi Joshi’s dreamy Dehradun home, a look at the luxurious properties of the inmatesNo botox, no expensive creams: Here’s how Japanese women stay young for decades and what we can learn from themSonam Kapoor’s customised Anamika Khanna look for Anshula Kapoor’s reception is wedding guest fashion at its finest123Hot PicksSIRBlake LivelyGurgaon EncounterCM VijayAlex PereiraPM ModiAssam BudgetStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingGurgaon MonsoonAMU Seerat CertificateTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Weather TodayTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war

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NEW DELHI: The end of the Budget session of Parliament this year marked a rare high for the opposition. The Congress-led INDIA bloc united with other opposition parties to prevent the Centre from passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. The Bill linked implementation of women’s reservation to delimitation. This was on April 17. Nearly three months…

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‘Can’t be condemned enough’: Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘magician’ jibe at PM Modi

‘Can’t be condemned enough’: Rajnath Singh slams Rahul Gandhi over ‘magician’ jibe at PM Modi

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NEW DELHI: Defence minsiter Rajnath Singh on Friday slammed Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha over his “magician” remark targeting PM Modi, saying such comments “cannot be condemned enough.”Singh objected to Rahul Gandhi’s statement in which he took a veiled jibe at PM Modi and said, “Magician of Operation Sindoor, Balakot has been caught.”“Everybody knows…

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Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday decided to retain the Bhabanipur seat and vacate Nandigram after winning from both constituencies in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections.Suvendu had contested from his stronghold Nandigram as well as Bhabanipur, the constituency long considered a bastion of former chief minister Mamata Banerjee.“I cannot take oath as an MLA from two assembly constituencies. I have taken oath as the MLA from Bhabanipur. I will have to leave the Nandigram Assembly constituency,” the West Bengal chief minister said.”With the blessings of the people and under the leadership of PM Modi, we have entered inside the legislative assembly. The budget will be presented here. 143 MLAs will take oath here today. The new Speaker will be elected tomorrow,” he addedSuvendu secured a high-profile victory from Bhabanipur, a seat closely associated with Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata.The giantslayer had earlier defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram in the 2021 assembly election after quitting the TMC and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.This time, Suvendu directly challenged Mamata once again by contesting from Bhabanipur, turning the constituency into one of the biggest political battlegrounds of the election. Watch Suvendu Adhikari Govt Begins BSF Border Fencing Push, Rolls Out Central SchemesAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal Targets BJP Over NEET Leak, Says ‘Gen-Z Can Demand Accountability Like Nepal & Bangladesh’FIR Against SP Spokesperson Rajkumar Bhati Over Viral Anti-Brahmin Remark, BJP Targets AkhileshAkhilesh Yadav Reacts To Prateek Yadav’s Death, Says “Business Losses Can Deeply Distress People”Air India Slashes International Flights | Why Ticket Prices Are Suddenly ExplodingPrateek Yadav Passes Away At 38 In Lucknow, Political Leaders Express GriefGovt Hikes Gold & Silver Import Duty To 15% | Modesty Push Or Economic Warning?PM Modi Pushes Major Austerity Drive, Orders Reduction In Convoy Size And Fuel Consumption MeasuresRahul Gandhi Submits Dissent Note On CBI Chief Selection After Key Meet At PM Modi’s Residence‘India Should Not Close Doors For Dialogue With Pakistan’: RSS General Secretary HosabaleVijay Appoints Astrologer As OSD In Tamil Nadu Govt, TVK Allies Call It ‘Unacceptable’123PhotostoriesDua Lipa is suing a leading electronics giant for million: 5 other celebrities who took global brands to court10 Birds that do not make their own nestsGK Fact of the Day: 7 creatures that don’t have brains but still surviveWhen friends become snakes in relationships: 10 signs of a fake friend to watch out for8 kitchen staples that will totally fix your damaged hairFrom the smelliest to the rarest: 7 flower species that have attracted travellers for their unique featuresWhy you should keep a bucket of water in your kids’ room while sleeping with the air conditioner onGold import duty jumps to 15%: Here’s what it means for Indian jewellery buyers10 fashionable footwear every woman should have, which is best for her feet and overall wellnessAlia Bhatt shares her Skin Snack recipe at Cannes that includes Ghee and Jaggery: Here’s how to make it and 3 power snacks recommended by celebs123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingOil Price TodayTamil Nadu NewsIPL Points TablePM Internship SchemeIPL Match TodayHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026Aparna YadavAir India FlightsPrateek Yadav

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday decided to retain the Bhabanipur seat and vacate Nandigram after winning from both constituencies in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections.Suvendu had contested from his stronghold Nandigram as well as Bhabanipur, the constituency long considered a bastion of former chief minister Mamata Banerjee.“I cannot take oath as an MLA from two assembly constituencies. I have taken oath as the MLA from Bhabanipur. I will have to leave the Nandigram Assembly constituency,” the West Bengal chief minister said.”With the blessings of the people and under the leadership of PM Modi, we have entered inside the legislative assembly. The budget will be presented here. 143 MLAs will take oath here today. The new Speaker will be elected tomorrow,” he addedSuvendu secured a high-profile victory from Bhabanipur, a seat closely associated with Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata.The giantslayer had earlier defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram in the 2021 assembly election after quitting the TMC and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.This time, Suvendu directly challenged Mamata once again by contesting from Bhabanipur, turning the constituency into one of the biggest political battlegrounds of the election. Watch Suvendu Adhikari Govt Begins BSF Border Fencing Push, Rolls Out Central SchemesAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosKejriwal Targets BJP Over NEET Leak, Says ‘Gen-Z Can Demand Accountability Like Nepal & Bangladesh’FIR Against SP Spokesperson Rajkumar Bhati Over Viral Anti-Brahmin Remark, BJP Targets AkhileshAkhilesh Yadav Reacts To Prateek Yadav’s Death, Says “Business Losses Can Deeply Distress People”Air India Slashes International Flights | Why Ticket Prices Are Suddenly ExplodingPrateek Yadav Passes Away At 38 In Lucknow, Political Leaders Express GriefGovt Hikes Gold & Silver Import Duty To 15% | Modesty Push Or Economic Warning?PM Modi Pushes Major Austerity Drive, Orders Reduction In Convoy Size And Fuel Consumption MeasuresRahul Gandhi Submits Dissent Note On CBI Chief Selection After Key Meet At PM Modi’s Residence‘India Should Not Close Doors For Dialogue With Pakistan’: RSS General Secretary HosabaleVijay Appoints Astrologer As OSD In Tamil Nadu Govt, TVK Allies Call It ‘Unacceptable’123PhotostoriesDua Lipa is suing a leading electronics giant for $15 million: 5 other celebrities who took global brands to court10 Birds that do not make their own nestsGK Fact of the Day: 7 creatures that don’t have brains but still surviveWhen friends become snakes in relationships: 10 signs of a fake friend to watch out for8 kitchen staples that will totally fix your damaged hairFrom the smelliest to the rarest: 7 flower species that have attracted travellers for their unique featuresWhy you should keep a bucket of water in your kids’ room while sleeping with the air conditioner onGold import duty jumps to 15%: Here’s what it means for Indian jewellery buyers10 fashionable footwear every woman should have, which is best for her feet and overall wellnessAlia Bhatt shares her Skin Snack recipe at Cannes that includes Ghee and Jaggery: Here’s how to make it and 3 power snacks recommended by celebs123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingOil Price TodayTamil Nadu NewsIPL Points TablePM Internship SchemeIPL Match TodayHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026Aparna YadavAir India FlightsPrateek Yadav

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Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari KOLKATA: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday decided to retain the Bhabanipur seat and vacate Nandigram after winning from both constituencies in the recently concluded West Bengal assembly elections.Suvendu had contested from his stronghold Nandigram as well as Bhabanipur, the constituency long considered a bastion of former chief minister…

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‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office collection day 20 [LIVE]: Ranveer Singh film surges past Rs 1,025 crore milestone on third Tuesday

‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office collection day 20 [LIVE]: Ranveer Singh film surges past Rs 1,025 crore milestone on third Tuesday

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Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ has scripted history as the first Hindi film to breach the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Globally, the thriller has amassed Rs. 1,622.72 crore, outperforming blockbusters like Jawan. Despite the IPL 2026 season and a 229-minute runtime, the film remains a powerhouse. To boost family viewership, makers have…

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When Elon Musk told Sam Altman that OpenAI is on path of certain failure vs Google as…

When Elon Musk told Sam Altman that OpenAI is on path of certain failure vs Google as…

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In January 2018, Elon Musk told Sam Altman that OpenAI was on a path of certain failure against Google—then quit the company when his proposed fix was rejected. Seven years later, Altman declared a company-wide “code red” over Google Gemini’s resurgence and Anthropic’s enterprise dominance. Musk’s structural diagnosis turned out to be largely correct. The…

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5 family habits you should unlearn and why

5 family habits you should unlearn and why

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Every family has an “Elephant in the Room”—maybe it’s money stress, a mental health struggle, or an old grievance. We stay silent because we think it protects the peace, but unaddressed problems don’t disappear; they just ferment. The Human Shift: You don’t have to solve everything in one night. Just opening the door—”Hey, I’ve been…

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Dec 29, 2025, 18:02 IST

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Photo credit: Instagram/jakeweatherald Australian opener Jake Weatherald drew attention for a self-deprecating social media post after the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) ended inside two days.Weatherald scored 10 and 5 on a pitch that assisted bowlers. The match added to a difficult start to his Test career after making his…

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‘Patriot’ box office collections day 13: Mammootty and Mohanlal film slows at Rs 35 lakh; Occupancy drops to 10%

‘Patriot’ box office collections day 13: Mammootty and Mohanlal film slows at Rs 35 lakh; Occupancy drops to 10%

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Mahesh Narayanan’s much-anticipated action thriller ‘Patriot’, bringing together Mammootty and Mohanlal on screen after a long gap, continues its theatrical run with a visible slowdown in momentum. The film, which opened with strong expectations and heavy pre-release buzz, is now experiencing a gradual dip in collections. ‘Patriot’s day 13 box office performance shows decline On…

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