Lucknow: A Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday held that members of the transgender (kinnar) community do not have any legal right to demand traditional ‘badhai’ or ‘neg’ (customary monetary offerings).The court observed that such collection of money may fall within the ambit of an offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).The…
Hyderabad: A State Bank of India (SBI) officer was among four persons arrested on charges of siphoning off more than Rs 2.65 crore from dormant bank accounts, the Nalgonda police said on Tuesday.The accused have been identified as P Venkata Ramanjaneyulu (37), posted at SBI’s Suryapet branch as bank manager, L Chakrapani (25), a contract…
Yuzvendra Chahal (PTI Photo) Punjab Kings’ bowling strategy came under scrutiny after star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was not used for a single over during their heartbreaking three-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. The loss marked PBKS’ fourth consecutive defeat after beginning the tournament with six straight wins, costing them a golden opportunity to…
Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar downplayed the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination JAIPUR: Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar downplayed the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination amid allegations of a nationwide paper leak, saying the decision was “not a big issue” if irregularities had indeed taken place.“The investigating agencies must have found irregularities, so…
Chennai: A few party flags hang limp in the summer heat, a lone campaign lorry blaring DMK govt’s achievements crawls along the Tiruvannamalai–Kallakurichi road near Melkachirapattu, and the occasional wall bears fading AIADMK and BJP symbols. Even during election season, Tiruvannamalai is a town weighed down by everyday concerns. Residents say long-pending issues such as…
NEW DELHI: India is closing long-standing gender gaps in education, with girls now outperforming boys on several fronts. The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) data shows that the transition remains uneven — from near parity in school enrolment to a gradual shift in higher education outcomes.The ‘women and men in India 2025’ report shows female…
HSSC CET result 2026: The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has declared the Common Eligibility Test (CET) 2026 results. The examination was conducted on July 26 and 27, 2025. The commission has published the results as a detailed PDF document. Instead of individual scorecards, the file carries roll numbers and key details of candidates who…
This week begins with relief. The kind that arrives quietly, like cool wind after a hot afternoon. Monday helps you drop some tension you’ve been carrying for too long. Family and friends feel supportive, and you may actually enjoy being among people instead of just tolerating it. A social gathering, a family function, or even…
Hyderabad: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested three persons, including an assistant manager of a well-known bank, in an ongoing investigation into a 1.6 crore digital arrest harassment case, following Supreme Court directions.CBI officials said searches were done in five different locations in Telangana and AP. The case pertains to a senior…
Early trends suggest NCP Chief Sunetra Pawar could challenge both records. As per the latest update at the end of the eighth round of counting, she is leading by 70,369 votes, with her nearest rival, a candidate from New Rashtriya Samaj Party, is trailing far behind at 273 votes, only marginally above NOTA (211). PUNE:…
