NEW DELHI: SC on Monday sought responses from EC and the Centre on a PIL seeking the creation of a pan-India fingerprint and iris biometrics database for authentication at booth level to stop bogus, proxy, and ghost voters. A bench of CJI Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi told PIL petitioner Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay that…
NEW DELHI: Four years after RBI ordered insolvency action against Srei Infrastructure Finance and Srei Equipment Finance, Punjab National Bank on Friday reported a loan fraud of Rs 2,434 crore committed by the erstwhile promoters of the two non-bank finance companies to the regulator.It reported a fraud of Rs 1,241 crore in the case of…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar and US secretary of state Marco Rubio addressed issues ranging from visa reforms and anti-India racism to defence cooperation during a joint press conference in New Delhi. At least 24 Pakistani personnel were killed and over 100 injured after the banned Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for a suicide train…
The 30-year US mortgage rate rose slightly for the second consecutive week but stayed close to its lowest level of the year.Freddie Mac, quoted by AP, reported on Thursday that the long-term mortgage rate increased to 6.24 per cent from 6.22 per cent the previous week. A year earlier, the rate stood at 6.78 per…
Every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer somewhere in the world, according to the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). The disease ranks as the fourth most common female cancer worldwide because it caused 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths during 2022. The preventable nature of cervical cancer exists alongside its…
JEE Advanced 2026 toppers JEE Advanced 2026 toppers list out: The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2026 results have been announced, with Shubham Kumar from the IIT Delhi zone emerging as the top-ranked candidate in the Common Rank List (CRL). He secured 330 out of 360 marks and claimed All India Rank (AIR) 1.Among female…
KYIV: France pledged Monday to sell up to 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine in a show of European support as the Trump administration has limited its military backing for the country. The agreement, which includes a range of French defence equipment in addition to the warplanes, will have a limited immediate effect on Ukraine’s…
During a recent talk, actress Bhavana shed light on the significance of friendship, praising her pals Manju Warrier and Ramya Nambeesan for their unwavering support through tough times. Actress Bhavana recently opened up about her personal life, friendships, and how she copes with rumours in a recent interview. The ‘Hunt’ actress also broke silence on…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday decided that the Bangladesh team will not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The decision was taken at a board meeting held on Sunday afternoon.The matter was discussed following Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from the Indian Premier League (IPL). BCB directors had…
Kalyani Priyadarshan made a stunning Cannes debut in an elegant, deep-purple gown by Indian label Itrh. The strapless, shimmering creation, adorned with intricate beadwork, exuded timeless charm and understated glamour. Her refined styling, featuring delicate diamond jewelry and a fresh beauty look, perfectly complemented the outfit, celebrating Indian craftsmanship on the global stage. Cannes 2026…
NEW DELHI: France continued their brilliant run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 and creating a piece of tournament history.Didier Deschamps’ side became the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score three or more goals in five consecutive matches. FIFA confirmed the achievement in…
Image credit : Indiatimes The popular series of AI videos known as ‘Fruit Love Island’ was removed from their TikTok account, and they went on a public rant about it. The account, named ‘@ai.cinema021,’ became very popular due to their funny AI videos where fruits like bananas and strawberries star in a dating show similar…
NEW DELHI: Centre’s gross direct tax collections went up 4.1% to Rs 21.5 lakh crore, dragged down by sluggish growth in income tax, where govt had offered significant concessions in the last budget.During the financial year up to Jan 11, non-corporate tax, as govt refers to income tax, was 1.2% higher at Rs 10.6 lakh…
Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, made one of the most radical decisions in modern business history. Instead of selling his company or taking it public, he transferred its ownership into a unique structure designed to prioritise the environment over profit. Valued at around $3 billion, Patagonia is a globally recognised outdoor apparel brand known…
Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill has joined the growing list of Indian players voicing concerns over the Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League, stating that it “takes the skill out of the game.” Gill’s remarks come shortly after similar criticism from players like Rohit Sharma,…
Privilege notice moved against Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks on PM NEW DELHI: Six BJP MPs have moved a privilege notice in the Rajya Sabha against Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks they described as “disrespectful” towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, prompting chairman CP Radhakrishnan to refer the matter to the committee…
MUMBAI: AU Small Finance Bank, which has received RBI nod to convert into a commercial bank, reported a net profit of Rs 667.66 crore for the December 2025 quarter, up 26.3% from Rs 528.45 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The improvement was driven by strong growth in core earnings and a sharp reduction…
CBSE Class 10th, 12th exam schedule revised: The Central Board of Secondary Education has announced that the exams scheduled on March 3 for Classes 10th and 12th have been postponed. According to the official notice, the rescheduling has been done due to administrative reasons. Students must note that exams which were scheduled to be held…
Delhi-NCR taxi and auto unions’ strike NEW DELHI: Commercial vehicle drivers’ unions in Delhi-NCR began a three-day strike on Thursday, demanding a hike in taxi and auto fares amid rising fuel prices, though several auto and taxi unions distanced themselves from the protest, saying services would continue as usual.The strike, called from May 21 to…
Priyansh Arya and Ayush Mhatre (BCCI/IPL Photo) CHENNAI : The new generation of top-order batters, with their audacious approach, have lately been hogging the limelight in the IPL. While 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has emerged as the poster boy of this Gen Z crop, he is not a lone ranger. Two more young willow wielders are…
