Jaipur: CPI(M) MP from Sikar, Amra Ram Monday accused Rajasthan chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma of deliberately slowing down Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects in the Shekhawati region, alleging political vendetta after BJP’s defeat in the area during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.The MP cited a written reply received in the Parliament to support his…
NEW DELHI: Moving to implement the new rural employment framework, the Centre on Monday notified July 1 as the date from when the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025 will come into force. The UPA era Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 shall stand repealed from…
Iran warned on Monday that its armed forces were prepared to “teach a lesson” to any aggressor after US President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s latest counterproposal aimed at preserving the fragile Middle East ceasefire.The sharp exchange further raised tensions in the region and rattled global energy markets already strained by disruptions in the Strait of…
MUMBAI: Indians’ love for gold is ever shining but the steep prices of the yellow metal over the past several quarters have nudged consumers to find ways to ease burden on their pockets while keeping the heft and appeal of jewellery intact. For instance, consumers are buying less of new gold but instead recycling or…
The swearing-in ceremony of Thalapathy Vijay as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu turned into one of the biggest talking points online this week. While videos from the event — ranging from the actor-politician’s speech to his power dressing — quickly went viral, it was Trisha Krishnan who unexpectedly grabbed social media’s attention with her…
NEW DELHI: International Cricket Council on Monday retained an unchanged list of match officials for the 2026-27 international season, with Nitin Menon continuing as the only Indian in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.Following its annual review, the ICC decided to stick with the existing group of elite umpires and match referees after a comprehensive…
Your day starts out poorly, as emotions seem to run higher than solutions. Your ruler, the Moon, has its back turned towards you causing further unease.Work can present its share of challenges. Files move slowly, people reply late, and you may feel like you’re pushing an overloaded cart through mud. Don’t take it personally: simply…
New Delhi: The capital has witnessed a number of stabbing incidents in the past one year, and in most cases, a button knife ordered online has been the weapon of choice. But how easy is it to actually get one? On the digital marketplace, procuring this knife is just a click and Rs 87 away,…
Kalyan: Alleging lack of even basic facilities at Kalyan’s sole civic-run auditorium—Atre Rang Mandir—Marathi theatre artistes said their poor condition is affecting performances and keeping reputable artistes away.They claimed that rats kept running around during a play on Saturday and the power went off six times. “Not only did these repeatedly disrupt the show, but…
Kolar: As temperatures continue to remain high, roadside stalls selling ice apples –locally known as taati ningu — have become a common sight across Kolar district with traders from neighbouring Tamil Nadu reporting brisk business.Dozens of traders travel from across the state border to sell the seasonal fruit, which is widely consumed during summer for…
