“Ache din aane wale hain…”“Abki baar Modi Sarkar…”“Khela Hobe…”Slogans like these often end up doing a lot of the heavy lifting in elections. Speeches and manifestoes may lay out the details, but it’s these short, catchy lines that bring energy to campaigns and stay with people long after the rallies are over.Like every election in…
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has rejected the bail plea of Cristian Soporuchukwu, a Nigerian arrested in a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act case, observing that for an accused allegedly caught with a commercial quantity of narcotic drugs, negation of bail is the rule and grant the exception.Cristian was arrested on April 6, 2025,…
AIADMK‘s Jayasudha L emerges victorious, securing 76735 votes, against DMK‘s Mahalakshmi Govarthanan, by a margin of 5631 votes.The Arani constituency witnessed a fierce and closely watched contest in the 2026 Assembly elections. The DMK fielded Mahalakshmi Govarthanan, aiming to flip the seat after a narrow miss in the previous cycle. She faced L. Jayasudha of…
Bhaichung Bhutia (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The announcement of a glamour friendly between India and Brazil should have been a moment of celebration for Indian football. Instead, it has exposed the widening gap between spectacle and substance, prompting former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia to question both the timing and the purpose of the high-profile fixture.“The…
Not very long ago, a railway journey in India often began with a queue.Passengers would visit reservation counters, wait for printed tickets, check paper charts pasted outside coaches and rely on station inquiry windows for information about delays or platform changes.Today, much of that experience fits inside a smartphone. A passenger can book a ticket,…
Hyderabad: Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy on Monday said BJP national president Nitin Nabin lacked an understanding of national politics as well as the political situation in Telangana.“Nabin was either inadequately briefed by Telangana BJP leaders or was unaware of the corruption and alleged irregularities that took place under the previous BRS govt. The…
State data shows shortages of up to a staggering 64% of some key nutrients while the Union govt insists stocks are adequate Bengaluru: A sharp divergence has emerged between the state govt’s assessment of fertiliser availability and the Centre’s claims ahead of the kharif season, with state data indicating shortages of up to a staggering…
This month is mostly about partnerships, marriage, business deals and public dealings. You might have to decide who is worth your time, trust and long-term support. Some bonds can get stronger; some weak agreements can be difficult to ignore.Sawan (30 July to 28 August 2026) encourages patience and emotional discipline. Nag Panchami on 17 August…
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said that people of the country will give a 2/3 majority to BJP in the next Lok Sabha elections and BJP is committed to pass the women reservation bill in Parliament. Sawant said that he will soon fill the cabinet berth, which is vacant after the death of…
Fathers who shaped Kollywood’s biggest stars Tamil cinema has given audiences countless stories about fathers and sons. But some of the most inspiring relationships are not seen on screen. They exist in real life. Behind all the popular stars of Kollywood stand fathers who helped and motivated their children through guidance and support long before…
