Congress alleges Rs 35,000 crore sugar ‘scam’, accuses BJP government of creating artificial shortage ahead of festive season NEW DELHI: Amid spike in sugar prices, Congress Thursday alleged the crisis hides a ‘scam’ of Rs 35,000 crore by governing BJP to help black marketeers rake in money during the festival season. It said the “beneficiaries”…
A Lufkin, Texas police officer has been indicted on 100 felony counts after an investigation into his use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system revealed an extraordinary volume of searches, including nearly 3,500 lookups of a single licence plate. According to court records and audit logs reviewed by the Houston Chronicle and local…
Thalapathy Vijay’s journey from one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars to an actor-turned-politician is already a story that could lend itself to a compelling biopic. Director Ashwath Marimuthu recently shared his vision for such a film, revealing the title he would choose and the moment he believes would make the perfect interval block.Speaking at a…
HNBUMEU has announced the Round 1 seat allotment result for Uttarakhand NEET UG counselling 2026 on August 27. Candidates can check the provisional allotment PDF online and confirm their allotted college and course. Those receiving seats must complete the float or freeze process, document verification and college reporting between August 27 and September 5. The…
NEW DELHI: For the first time against India and only the fourth time overall, Sri Lanka did the unthinkable in Colombo. After being forced to follow on and facing a huge 213-run first-innings deficit, Sri Lanka fought back brilliantly to save the second Test against India on Thursday. The match ended in a draw, with…
On August 28, 2026, Raksha Bandhan highlights the bond between siblings. Sisters are encouraged to meticulously arrange their puja thali prior to the morning ritual. Essential components include Rakhi, roli, akshat, a diya, and sweets, along with flowers and water to invoke purity and blessings. A thoughtfully adorned thali not only fulfills ritualistic requirements but…
Delhi Race Club’s main appeal against the eviction order is scheduled for final disposal on September 26. NEW DELHI: Bulldozers rolled into the Delhi Race Club on Thursday, bringing down several historic structures at the century-old institution shortly after the Centre took possession of its 53-acre premises, effectively bringing horse racing activities at the club…
Three men from the procession were also arrested for allegedly assaulting Kerehalli and his associates, leaving one of them injured in the head. BENGALURU: Bengaluru police arrested self-proclaimed activist Punit Kerehalli and two of his associates for allegedly provoking communal tension by raising inflammatory slogans during an Eid Milad procession on KR Road in Basavanagudi…
Premallatha Vijayakanth CHENNAI: Upset over Tamil Nadu assembly’s proceedings being disrupted by repeated verbal clashes between treasury and opposition benches, DMDK legislator Premallatha Vijayakanth on Thursday wondered whether the House was turning into a “fight club.” Former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami also expressed concern over the loss of the valuable time of the assembly.The…
Hyderabad: Even as the Election Commission begins issuing notices to voters whose details have anomalies or remain unmapped during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), many remain clueless, saying they have not received physical notices.While some voters are going online to check whether notices have been issued in their names, they remain unsure about what to…
