Ludhiana: Rural police have intercepted an alleged gangland hit in the making, arresting two men purportedly acting on orders from a Canada-based gangster to carry out a high-profile crime in exchange for cash.The suspects, identified as Kulwinder Singh and Harshdeep Singh, were apprehended at a high-tech checkpoint near Gurusar Kaunke. Officers recovered two .32-bore country-made…
Top stocks to buy in week starting August 24, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Crompton Greaves, and ICICI Prudential AMC- these are the top stocks that have been picked by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk as stock recommendations for the week starting August 24, 2026: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Crompton Greaves…
Chennai: Civil services aspirants found the general studies paper in the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) preliminary exam tough and lengthy this year.As many as 16,626 candidates from the city appeared for the UPSC’s civil services preliminary exam on Sunday. As many as 6,494 candidates were absent.Ajay Isac, one of the aspirants who wrote the…
Scorpio, the week begins with a strong public shine. People notice you, they praise you, they even treat your words like they carry extra weight. Still, there’s a strange inner twist. You may not fully trust yourself, even while others applaud. Why is that? Old habits. Old doubts. Don’t let them steal the moment. Take…
Lucknow: If you are a student of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), not being punctual to college can make you lose marks. AKTU has decided to award marks for discipline, ethical values and social service participation as part of its new academic framework aligned with NEP 2020.According to AKTU dean UG Anurag Tripathi,…
Patiala: Punjab Police on Saturday said three terror strikes across the state — CIA Moga grenade attack, Sirhind railway track blast and Shambhu railway track blast — were part of a single, coordinated conspiracy run by a terror module receiving directions from handlers based in Pakistan and Malaysia, with links spanning the US.The breakthrough followed…
There’s a mountain to climb and dreams to achieve on your own—but how can that happen if you choose to walk someone else’s path? Maps can help point you in a direction, but they cannot define the unique journey that leads to self-discovery.Veteran actor Harrison Ford believes people should work hard toward their goals and…
Trinamool chairperson and Bengal ex-CM Mamata Banerjee (file picture) Kolkata: In a letter to the Election Commission, Trinamool chairperson and ex-CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday sought a swift decision on the status of her party and the rebel faction led by Uluberia MLA Ritabrata Banerjee.A large number of Trinamool MLAs had split with the party…
Rupee opened Friday on a stronger note against the US dollar, rising 14 paise in early trade as upbeat sentiment in equity markets supported the currency. However, gains remained capped due to sustained foreign fund outflows and firm crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to forex traders.At the interbank foreign…
Strong buying in banking heavyweights and easing crude oil prices helped Indian equities end Monday on a positive note, extending the market’s recent rally. The BSE Sensex rose 521.16 points, or 0.67%, to settle at 78,285.07, while the NSE Nifty gained 159.50 points, or 0.66%, to close at 24,430.35. The movement reflected improving investor confidence…
