PATNA: Nearly one-third of the candidates in the second phase of Bihar assembly elections, scheduled for November 11, are facing criminal cases, according to a report by the poll watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Out of the election affidavits of 1,297 candidates analysed by the ADR, 415 (32%) have criminal cases registered against them,…
You may find yourself drawn to comfort today, but not everything familiar is helpful. Some routines or people may feel safe but carry hidden weight. Ask yourself if you’re doing things out of habit or true joy. Today offers a chance to step into something lighter. It could be a new way of thinking or…
PATNA: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on PM Narendra Modi for his “katta” remarks, saying such language was unbecoming of a person holding the country’s highest post. She also accused the ruling NDA regime of attempting to “bribe” women voters by offering them Rs10,000 for business purposes and urged them…
SITAMARHI: In the heart of Bihar’s Mithilanchal, where air carries the scent of Maithili folk songs and the pain of annual floods – though people had a respite this monsoon – 2025 assembly polls have boiled down to faith, jobs and local pride. NDA is banking on Ramayan symbolism and development pledges to hold its…
Orry Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, has found himself in hot water yet again. The internet personality, who is known for his tongue-in-cheek humour, is currently facing massive flak on social media following his recent video, where he used a transphobic slur. The post hasn’t gone down well with the netizens, and they are criticising…
Happy Birthday! Your birth date has brought you here, so let us have a deep insight into what your numbers hold for you in the upcoming 12 months. Personal year For the next 12 months, you will be under the influence of Number 8, which is ruled by Shukra dev into what the next 12…
PATNA: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Saturday said “vote chori” (vote theft) was not an issue in the Bihar assembly elections and suggested that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should move court and launch a nationwide agitation instead of “hijacking” the state polls with irrelevant allegations.Speaking to the reporters during his campaign, Kishor said, “Vote…
An Indian-origin employee working in the Illinois department of transportation was stopped and questioned about his immigration status while working on a Park Ridge construction project on Friday, according to the Chicago Sun Times. The employee was also asked about incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, according to Governor JB Pritzker’s office, which said…
JAIPUR: A 27-year-old realtor was killed after a group of four men allegedly ran him over with their car following a fight over parking outside a restaurant in Jaipur late Friday, reports Dishank Purohit. The deceased, Shravan Bodalya, who had earlier worked in the merchant navy, was dining with five friends when four men arrived…
For thousands of MBA hopefuls, the moment they open an email from their dream business school is electric. Heart racing, fingers poised, only to find those two crushing words: “We regret to inform you…” A rejection can feel personal, like a verdict on your ambitions. But in the high-stakes arena of US MBA admissions, rejection…
Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor and Navya Naveli Nanda have once again proven that when it comes to friendship, fashion and fun, they never miss a beat. The trio turned their close friend Deeya Shroff’s Udaipur wedding into a social media spectacle — effortlessly blending glam, grace and genuine friendship.What started as a few shared glimpses…
A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that common agricultural pesticides may be contributing to declining sperm counts and rising rates of male infertility. A new review published in the journal Environmental Research examined 21 laboratory studies conducted between 2005 and 2025 and found consistent links between neonicotinoid insecticides and impaired reproductive health in male…
Your energy is active today, but the results may not come as fast as you want. You’re likely to start the day full of ideas, but somewhere along the way, delays or doubts may show up. That’s okay. This is not a day for rushing. A little patience will help you more than trying to…
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir’s state investigation agency (SIA) Saturday arrested the alleged kingpin of a narco-terror module from Mumbai airport. The agency has secured a three-day transit remand to take him into custody.Mohammed Arshad alias Asif, resident of Degwar-Terwan in Haveli, Poonch district, had been absconding since 2023 and was operating from Saudi Arabia, an…
PUNE: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said Saturday his son Parth did not consult legal experts or him before proceeding with the Pune land deal. He defended state government’s decision of not mentioning Parth in the FIR because he was not among the signatories. “I have not yet met Parth since the issue came up. When…
Gender biases and the perceived notions of what is considered ‘normal’ in the entertainment industry have recently been questioned by those who are part of it, and others who are affected by it. Not that the sanctimonious beliefs have affected, but the communication helped fill the gap of voicing out concerns in the open. However,…
Personality tests are a lot of fun, as they help us uncover a part of our personality that sometimes remains hidden, even from our own selves! Today, we are back with another fun personality test. Read on….Take a close look at this picture for a couple of seconds. The image was shared on IG by…
You might feel the need to take on everything at once, but today asks you to be gentle with your own limits. Pushing beyond your energy can backfire now. Instead, be honest with yourself about what feels too much. There is no shame in stepping back or saying no. You can still be dependable while…
AKOLA: NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar said Saturday Maharashtra government must conduct a fair investigation into the controversial Pune land deal, in which his nephew and now political rival Ajit Pawar’s son Parth is embroiled. “It is necessary that government conducts a proper investigation and makes facts public,” he told reporters in Akola, breaking his…
New York City police officers are leaving the force in growing numbers, with morale sinking ahead of socialist Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral inauguration, according to the New York Post. NYPD figures show a 35 per cent rise in officer departures in October, with 245 officers quitting compared to 181 in the same month last year, according…
