Noida protest (File Photo) NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government issued a statement on Wednesday, stating that as many as 45 of the 66 people arrested in connection with the unrest in Noida were not workers, with “external elements” playing a key role in inciting violence and arson during the protests. The government said it acted…
NEW DELHI: A united opposition on Friday spurned PM Narendra Modi’s last-minute appeal for a “conscience vote” and home minister Amit Shah‘s offer to write into the women’s reservation bill that Lok Sabha seats in all states will go up by 50% to inflict on govt its first legislative defeat in 12 years, with the…
Chandigarh: The Haryana govt has launched an aggressive campaign to recover ₹8,200 crore in unpaid electricity bills, warning defaulters that their homes and lands will be seized if debts are not settled within 15 days.In an unprecedented move, state energy utilities will leverage the Land Recovery Act to attach the immovable properties of consumers whose…
Young composer Sai Abhyankkar has finally addressed the much-talked-about change in the music department of Karuppu, which stars Suriya. The film, directed by RJ Balaji, was initially set to have music by A. R. Rahman. However, Sai Abhyankkar stepped in later, leading to curiosity among fans. Speaking about it, he clarified that he was unaware…
Chennai Super Kings’ Ayush Mhatre (AP Photo) India’s U19 World Cup-winning captain and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the ongoing IPL 2026 season after suffering a hamstring injury, dealing a major setback to the franchise’s campaign.The young top-order batter took to social media to share an emotional message…
Kolkata: EC’s liquor prohibition for nine and a half days over the next fortnight will ostensibly take the worst toll on restaurants and pubs in shopping malls as such establishments pay high rents, a significant portion of which is realised through liquor sales. Owners of most leading restaurants in malls pointed out that for April,…
Bengaluru: A dialysis unit was launched at Vanivilas Hospital, the state-run maternity centre, Tuesday. The facility will benefit pregnant women, particularly those from economically weaker sections, with pre-existing kidney disease. Until now, patients from Vanivilas were referred to other hospitals for dialysis, but the new unit is expected to reduce risks for both mother and…
A small near-earth asteroid is expected to make a close pass by Earth on 21 April 2026, according to data reportedly shared by NASA. The object has been identified as 2026 HJ1 and is being monitored by astronomers using specialised telescopes. It appears to be part of the regular stream of space objects that move…
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan makes big revelation (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan batter Sahibzada Farhan says his most memorable sixes came against India, especially during the Asia Cup. “The ones I hit against India in the Asia Cup. People started to recognise my six-hitting ability after that,” Farhan told ESPNCricinfo. In that final, Farhan stood out…
There was a time when March in India felt like a pause.Not winter, not summer. Not the bite of January fog, not the hard glare of May. It was the season of light shawls, flowering trees, exam mornings, cool evenings and that brief, forgiving softness between two extremes.Now, in many parts of India, that pause…
