CHENNAI: “There appear to be some irregularities, as about Rs 100 crore was not disclosed in the poll affidavit,” Madras HC said on Monday while directing actor-TVK founder Vijay, I-T department and EC to respond to a plea alleging discrepancies.Vijay had allegedly declared assets of Rs 115.13 crore in his affidavit filed in the Perambur…
KARACHI: Pakistan has returned $2 billion it owed in debt to the United Arab Emirates, the country’s central bank said Saturday.The announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) comes two days after Saudi Arabia deposited $2 billion, part of the $3 billion aid, with the SBP. The amount was kept with the central banks…
Hardik Pandya and Ruturaj Gaikwad (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI:The anticipation around MS Dhoni’s return was high, but it wasn’t to be as the veteran remained out of action. Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to field against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.Dhoni is yet to…
TNNNew Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta and LG TS Sandhu on Tuesday hailed the inauguration of the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing the Rs 12,000-crore project as a major milestone in the capital’s development.Joining the programme virtually on the birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar, Gupta termed the occasion “special and auspicious”…
Ahmedabad: The deadline for submitting online applications for admissions to private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act has been extended by six days, officials said on Friday. The last date, earlier set for April 17, has now been pushed to April 23 in view of difficulties faced by parents in securing necessary documents…
People ice fish on a frozen Lake Elmore (Picture credit: AP) Elmer Brown was following two friends on his four-wheeler last November, hunting caribou across a frozen channel in northern Alaska, when the ice gave way. All three plunged into the frigid water. One friend drowned, and Brown, 45, later died of hypothermia, leaving behind…
Ludhiana: Police have booked a private bank employee for allegedly raping a young woman after enticing her with a false promise of marriage.The suspect (identity concealed for legal reasons) is accused of maintaining a relationship with the complainant for over 18 months, during which he allegedly convinced her and her family of his intent to…
General:Today’s work is smoother. You can even be able to feel your mind lurching. The Moon helps you to keep your routine and Saturn is a benefactor of an effort that is constant, so stress will begin to diminish without pushing for it. You’ll likely be scheduled to work, there’s no doubt. Errands, meetings, calls…
Karnataka’s proposed Lok Sabha seat increase from 28 to 42 and assembly constituency expansion sparks debate on its benefits. BENGALURU: The proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats in Karnataka from 28 to 42, along with a likely 50% expansion in assembly constituencies, has sparked a debate on whether the move will benefit the state or…
Bengaluru: A temporary shutdown of eateries triggered by LPG shortages has accelerated an already steep fall in onion prices across Karnataka, with rates collapsing far below production costs amid oversupply and weak demand. Onion prices have dropped to Rs 500–Rs 1,000 per quintal, while earlier wholesale rates ranged between Rs 1,200 and Rs 2,000. Retail…
