Bengaluru: Congress Wednesday suspended MLC K Abdul Jabbar, who quit as chairman of the minority department three days ago, from the party’s primary membership for anti-party activities linked to the Davanagere South assembly bypoll, triggering unease among minority leaders.The action comes days after Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president DK Shivakumar dissolved minority-welfare committees formed by…
Shillong: People from music- savvy Meghalaya paid homage to the legendary singer Asha Bhosle largely through posts on social media.Governor CH Vijayashankar and chief minister Conrad Sangma paid tributes to the singer.“(L) Asha Bhosle ji had a way of capturing her listeners with unmatched depth and soul in her voice. Her calming and beautiful vocals…
MUMBAI: Many men at the packed hall in Mira Road heard Indian-British Islamic scholar Mohammad Akram Nadwi with amazement. Citing instances from early Islam, Nadwi said that stopping women from visiting mosques and offering namaz there is against Prophet Muhammad’s traditions.Contrary to what the Prophet and many of his companions did, most mosques in the…
NEW DELHI: On April 6, 2026, the President of India gave assent to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026–No. 6 of 2026–and the legislation was published in the Gazette of India. A decade after the original IBC was enacted in 2016, Parliament has approved what practitioners call the most comprehensive rewrite of the…
The protesters had gathered on the Delhi-Agra National Highway (NH-19) on Monday, staged a demonstration and blocked the road for about 2 hours. Gurgaon: A day after several employees of a private company blocked the Delhi-Agra National Highway (NH-19) in Palwal demanding a salary hike, police have registered a case against unidentified persons and launched efforts…
CHENNAI: PMK candidate advocate K Balu has released a comprehensive manifesto promising a radical transformation of the Thiruporur constituency. Highlighting the region’s rapid urbanisation, Balu’s “Vision for Thiruporur” focuses on bridging the gap between its growing high-tech infrastructure and the basic needs of its residents.The central pillar of the manifesto is the expansion of Chennai’s…
Women have long been associated with grace, softness and compassion. But beyond these qualities lies a force often underestimated, one of passion, resilience and unwavering determination. The Times Internet Half Marathon not only celebrates fitness but also creates a platform where such powerful stories come to life, where every stride reflects a journey, and every…
Bengaluru: A man threw down his aged and paralysed mother from the fourth floor of the building where they were living on rent, killing her instantly.The incident occurred at 3rd Stage, BEML Layout, in RR Nagar Wednesday afternoon. Police have arrested Venkatesh C alias Dasharath, on charges of murdering his mother, Savitramma C, 75.In his…
‘Pallichattambi’ brings a big-budget period spectacle to Malayalam screens this Vishu season. Mixed Twitter reviews show divided opinions on scripting and pacing, but Tovino Thomas’s powerful mass avatar and strong technical values keep the film in discussion. ‘Pallichattambi’ hit theatres on April 15, 2026, as part of the Vishu festive lineup. The Tovino Thomas and…
Imphal: CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said Manipur’s overall situation has shown significant improvement.Khemchand’s remarks came after a meeting with the director general of Assam Rifles, Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera at the secretariat in Imphal.The DG Assam Rifles called on the CM and held a detailed discussion on the prevailing law and order and…
