Guwahati: Former leader of the opposition and ex-Nazira MLA Debabrata Saikia on Wednesday urged the Assam govt to declare the rehabilitation of the Dikhow River Basin a ‘special integrated Dikhow river basin rehabilitation project’ under the district mineral foundation trust (DMFT) and the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY), 2024.In a detailed representation to…
Jaisalmer: Protests led by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in Jaisalmer intensified Wednesday, entering their third consecutive day. Student representatives commenced an indefinite hunger strike outside City Kotwali Police Station alleging police misconduct during the prior intimation process for a Kargil Vijay Diwas Tiranga Yatra.Former Students’ Union President Mahendra Singh Karra initiated the hunger…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to conclude its inquiry into the rival claims over the party, alleging that the Ritabrata Banerjee-led faction had failed to submit its response despite being granted two extensions.In a fresh letter to the poll panel, Mamata said her faction had submitted its…
Staying neutral often feels like the safer option, in workplaces, in public life, in almost any situation where a strong opinion might invite criticism. King Charles III, speaking as Prince of Wales, described the opposite instinct with a self-deprecating joke. “I’m a dangerous person because I mind about things,” he said. He was not describing…
The report cautioned that a sustained increase in global crude oil prices could once again put pressure on both the fiscal deficit and the current account balance. Amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict, the Finance Ministry in its monthly economic review has called for reinventing approach to dealing with the evolving global challenges. India will need…
While Sanjeev Kumar is popular for being one of the best actors in Hindi cinema, fans continue to feel his void as he passed away too soon. He passed away in November 1985 at the age of 47. Sachin Pilgaonkar once shared the heartbreaking story of what was supposed to be his final meeting with…
The Centre has strengthened its anti-paper leak framework through the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Lok Sabha. The legislation introduces dedicated fast-track courts, stricter penalties, fixed timelines for investigations and tougher action against organised rackets, aiming to curb examination fraud and reinforce the integrity of public recruitment and…
Medical staff rushed into the ring within seconds to attend to the injured boxer Refiloe Thai. (Video grab) A terrifying knockout at the 2026 Commonwealth Games left spectators stunned after Wales’ Orlando Holley-Sotomi blasted Lesotho’s Refiloe Thai through the ropes during their men’s 70kg boxing quarterfinal, prompting an immediate medical response inside the ring.The frightening…
However, the construction industry accounts for a great part of the global CO₂ footprint due to massive emissions of carbon dioxide while producing cement and concrete. Although some success has been achieved by architects and engineers in the creation of alternatives, there is still no such type of sustainable building material that would not only…
This month is mostly about partnerships, marriage, business deals and public dealings. You might have to decide who is worth your time, trust and long-term support. Some bonds can get stronger; some weak agreements can be difficult to ignore.Sawan (30 July to 28 August 2026) encourages patience and emotional discipline. Nag Panchami on 17 August…
