Chennai: Two men were arrested for attempting to cheat bank employees at an Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) branch in Kellys by seeking a refund of an appraisal fee paid for fake gold-plated jewellery that they earlier attempted to pledge for a loan. Police later found that the duo obtained loans worth 12 lakh from two…
Speakers say women’s silence often rooted in everyday sexism HYDERABAD: For most women, self-censorship and withdrawal are not always personal choices; they are often the result of everyday sexism. Sexist jokes passed off as humour, unsolicited advice dressed as concern, and casual remarks that nobody calls out, everyday sexism rarely looks like a crime, but…
Kolkata: Trinamool on Saturday announced the name of octogenarian MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as its leader of the opposition in the Bengal assembly.Chattopadhyay, one of the close associates of Mamata Banerjee since TMC’s formation in 1998, has emerged as the only MLA in the state who is set to serve his 10th consecutive term. He won…
Chandigarh: In a boost to the Punjab Congress ahead of assembly elections, several leaders and workers from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) joined the party in the presence of Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel and Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring.The induction programme was held…
Pune: As temperatures soar this summer, hospitals across the city are reporting a surge in patients suffering from a wide range of ailments affecting the eyes, kidneys, and digestive system.As of May 7, Maharashtra has officially recorded 229 heatstroke cases and five fatalities.The combination of dry weather, dust, and intense UV rays is leading to…
M Veerapandiyan and Vijay NEW DELHI: CPI state secretary M Veerapandiyan on Sunday said that the ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’ (state song of Tamil Nadu) must be accorded the foremost place in the protocol of government ceremonies.In a letter issued after the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay, Veerapandiyan objected to the order in…
London-based restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor has announced plans to take legal action against the Metropolitan Police and London Mayor Sadiq Khan after being released from custody following his arrest linked to ongoing tensions surrounding his non-halal restaurant.Kapoor, a Sikh businessman who runs Rangrez, a restaurant in London’s Hammersmith area, wrote in a post on X…
Indian equity markets are expected to remain volatile this week as investors closely track geopolitical developments surrounding the ongoing US-Iran tensions, movement in crude oil prices, foreign investor activity and key inflation data, according to market analysts.Analysts quoted by news agency PTI said the conflict in the Middle East and fluctuations in Brent crude prices…
Sanjay Dutt paid a heartfelt tribute to his late mother Nargis Dutt on Mother’s Day, sharing rare black and white childhood photos on Instagram. His sister Priya Dutt also honored Nargis on her death anniversary, calling her the biggest inspiration in her life who taught her compassion and selflessness. Sanjay Dutt marked Mother’s Day in…
TNPSC AO result 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission has officially declared the TNPSC Agricultural Officer (AO) result 2026 on the official website tnpsc.gov.in. The results have been released for the posts of Agricultural Officer (Extension), Assistant Director of Agriculture (Extension), and Horticultural Officer under various Tamil Nadu government services.Candidates who appeared for the…
