Donald Trump with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Asim Munir (PTI file photo) Pakistan’s fragile economy is spending an estimated $900,000 every month on lobbying efforts in the United States, taking its annual outlay to roughly $10-12 million, according to public disclosures filed under the US foreign agents registration act (FARA).The spending comes…
Hot weather in Kolkata on Sunday photo by Sayantan Chakraborty Kolkata: The city woke up to a stifling morning and endured a scorching Sunday, with the maximum temperature soaring to 35°C, after a brief one-and-a-half-day respite from the sweltering summer heat, triggered by the squall on Friday afternoon. Sunday’s maximum was around 8°C higher than…
Chandigarh: SAD (Punar Surjit) president and former acting Akal Takht jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh on Saturday questioned the selective release of a video of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann‘s appearance before the Akal Takht in January, saying it was “neither appropriate nor fair” and risked undermining the institution’s credibility.Reacting to the release of excerpts from…
Donald Trump (AP image) US President Donald Trump on Sunday described the man who attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner as one who ‘hates Christians’ and a ‘sick guy’, as investigators pieced together the motive behind the high-profile security breach in Washington.Speaking after the incident, Trump said the suspect had written a manifesto…
West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari and state finance minister Swapan Dasgupta displaying copies of the state Budget after its presentation in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. KOLKATA: The BJP government in West Bengal on Monday presented its first full budget, announcing a wide-ranging set of measures. The budget includes a 20% point hike in…
MALKAJGIRI: The wife of a police officer was found dead at her home in the Alwal area of Telangana’s Medchal-Malkajgiri district on Sunday evening, police said.The deceased, identified as Hemalatha, was the wife of Chandrashekar, who is serving as an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Hyderabad’s Charminar area.According to the police, Hemalatha was found…
Surat: A monk associated with a Swaminarayan temple under the jurisdiction of Laskana police station, who was under treatment since April 26, died on Friday.Priyadarshan Swami (48), had been undergoing treatment after he was found unconscious at a school campus in the Valak Patiya area, where he was living. He was rushed to a private…
Gold has maintained its strong momentum in 2026, as investors increasingly favour safety and capital protection over pursuing higher-risk returns. Ongoing global uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and worries about economic growth have continued to enhance the appeal of the yellow metal. Silver has also performed well, ranking as the second-best asset class this year. However, the…
Karnataka State Police has started the recruitment process for 3,395 Police Constable (Civil) vacancies. The notification was issued on June 5, 2026.Candidates who have passed PUC/Class 12 or an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply. The notification also recognises certain equivalent qualifications, including Class 12 examinations conducted by CBSE, ISC and other state boardsCandidates must…
It’s been more than a year since Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, the decision continues to spark debate among fans and former cricketers. Joining the discussion, 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev admitted he was disappointed to see Kohli step away from the longest format, insisting the former India skipper still had…
