NEW DELHI: Leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has said he can vouch for DMK that it will stand with the opposition to defend the “idea of India”, in a rare remark about the ally that Congress junked in Tamil Nadu after the recent state elections.He briefly referred to DMK at the…
As the weekend approaches, many customers often check whether banks are open or closed on Saturday for pending financial work.So customers should know, that this Saturday, April 18, 2026, bank branches are open across India as it is the third Saturday of the month.Under the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holiday structure, banks are closed…
Bengaluru: If you are heading out for a drink this weekend or later, relax. You don’t have to hand over your identification cards to pub owners or let them scan and store your personal data.Clearing the air following panic and misinterpretation among party-goers and restaurateurs, home minister Priyank Kharge said there is absolutely no change…
Bengaluru: Twelve men were arrested on charges of robbing Rs 17 lakh in cash from a trader after promising him to convert it into cryptocurrency.The arrests were made based on the complaint filed by Vishwas Y, 31, resident of Kodigehalli. A techie, Vishwas wanted to open a hotel near Sira on Bengaluru-Pune Highway and for…
Libra Horoscope Today, May 21, 2026: Money matters look steady, with a chance of family property discussionsYou’ll notice the difference from morning itself. Your mind feels clearer, and anxiety begins dissipating like a wet umbrella slowly drying. The Moon supports your daily routine while Saturn rewards patience at work.Working conditions improve. People respond, systems cooperate,…
It’s no secret that electric scooters are the fastest-growing part of the EV space, but it’s also a segment that’s getting increasingly crowded. There’s everything from legacy OEMs to startups battling it out across multiple price points. The formula, however, appears to be the same. Big screens, impressive on-paper specs, and futuristic gimmicks. I recently…
Pune: The survival of thousands of trees and birds on tekdis came under threat because of the water tanker strike when the city is experiencing the hottest spell of this summer so far.Several tekdi plantations depend on tanker water. Its demand increased with the mercury soaring to nearly 42°C in Lohegaon and about 40°C in…
Coober Pedy is one of Australia’s strangest and most famous outback towns, a place where much of daily life happens below the surface because the desert heat above ground can be punishing. Located in South Australia, about 950 km north-west of Adelaide, it grew out of opal mining after a discovery in 1915 sparked a…
Chennai: State assembly Speaker J C D Prabhakar on Sunday said petitions submitted by both factions of AIADMK MLAs claiming legitimacy are under review and that a decision would be taken “at the appropriate time soon”.“When petitions are submitted, they are to be examined in accordance with legal provisions and assembly rules. There is no…
Midnapore: A 59-year-old woman from the Keshpur assembly segment in West Midnapore, whose four family members’ names were deleted from the electoral rolls, died shortly after casting her vote on Thursday.The incident has once again drawn attention to alleged irregularities following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the distress being faced by thousands of affected…
