This comes even as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and others staged a protest near the poll panel’s office. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Tuesday said it had received no request from any political party seeking a meeting with its officials as standoff between the opposition and the poll panel intensified after Congress…
US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy alleged that an “unprecedented and unconstitutional” effort is underway to conceal the impact of the Iran war after the Department of Defense allegedly denied him access to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a key US military base in the Middle East.Al Udeid Air Base has repeatedly come under attack…
The economy may have managed to sail through rough waters till now, but for how long without being hit? India has managed to maintain its tag of being the fastest growing major economy with its GDP growth beating estimates despite the US-Iran war posing major risks. For an economy that is dependent on the world…
Malayalam actress Parvathy Thiruvothu recently shared that she believes her decision to speak her mind may have cost her in the Mollywood industry. But, the strong connection she shares with the audience has helped her stay relevant for nearly two decades.While speaking with PTI, Parvathy Thiruvothu admitted that speaking out comes with a cost, but…
File Pic: Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan (R) speaks to Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill of India (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: More than 1.1 million ticket applications have already been submitted for the 2027 ODI World Cup, with the India-Pakistan clash emerging as the biggest draw just days after the ballot opened on October 1,…
During Pitru Paksha, many Hindu families uphold customs of remembrance and simplicity for their ancestors. Practices include avoiding celebrations, haircuts, new clothes, and housewarmings to honor deceased family members. While some households strictly follow these traditions, others may relax them on personal Shradh dates. These observances reflect a focus on lineage, gratitude, and ancestral duty…
CHENNAI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) booked a Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) assistant engineer and a foreman for demanding a Rs 50,000 bribe from a Chennai resident for a new electricity connection.The DVAC received a complaint from Villivakkam resident D Saravanaperumal on Sept 29 and laid a trap the next…
Hyderabad: Alleging there is a danger to Ramappa temple due to open cast mining, former MP and BRS leader B Vinod Kumar has urged the Centre and Telangana govt to immediately withdraw the proposed PVNR open-cast coal mining project at Venkatapur in Mulugu district, warning that it could endanger the UNESCO world heritage site of…
Voters stand in queue at a polling station in Rejinagar constituency under Murshidabad district. (CEO West Bengal/X) KOLKATA: The Bengal Congress on Tuesday demanded fresh polling in the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly constituencies, alleging intimidation of voters, removal of its polling agents and widespread electoral malpractice during the bypolls.State Congress president Subhankar Sarkar alleged that…
A sleeper bus erupted in flames, causing a whirlwind of panic among its passengers NOIDA: A sleeper bus caught fire on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway on Monday, triggering panic among commuters, though no injuries were reported in the incident.Further details about the cause of the fire and the number of people aboard the bus were…
