NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday announced that elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states will be held on June 18. According to the poll body, the vacancies are arising due to the retirement of sitting members between June 21 and July 19.The elections will cover four seats each in Andhra Pradesh,…
A new anti-Hindu hate monitoring system launched in UK/Image: AI representative image A new online platform for reporting anti-Hindu hate incidents has been launched in the UK following concerns over a rise in religion-based offences and underreporting within Hindu communities.The reporting system, called the Anti-Hindu Hate Monitor, has been introduced by the International Centre for…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold an estimated $2 billion to $3 billion on Thursday to defend the rupee against sustained pressure, and stepped in again on Friday, helping the currency strengthen past the 96-per-dollar mark, according to bankers cited by Reuters.The rupee rose 0.64 per cent to close at 96.20 against the US…
Pooja Bhatt sent fans into a nostalgic frenzy after sharing vintage throwback photos with Aamir Khan from an old photoshoot by photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha. The two previously starred together in the 1991 hit ‘Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin’. Pooja teased an untold story behind the clicks, saying ‘not just yet.’ Pooja Bhatt recently took her…
UPSSSC AGTA Group C recruitment 2026 The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has started the registration process for Agriculture Technical Assistant (AGTA) Group C recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 2,759 vacancies in the Agriculture Department of Uttar Pradesh.Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, upsssc.gov.in. The online application…
Ricky Ponting reacts to Social Media criticism (Image: PTI) Ricky Ponting has responded strongly to the growing criticism and social media backlash surrounding Punjab Kings’ dramatic slump in IPL 2026, insisting the negativity has not affected the team’s dressing room.Punjab Kings began the new mega-auction cycle in sensational fashion, winning six of their first seven…
Honda Cars India today finally launched the Honda City facelift sedan in the Indian market. The entry-level SV petrol manual variant is priced at Rs 11.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The V trim costs Rs 13.29 lakh for the manual and Rs 14.29 lakh for the CVT. The ZX variant is priced at Rs 15.25 lakh for…
Long before humans existed, giant marine predators ruled the warm prehistoric seas that once covered much of North America. Among them was a newly identified species called Tylosaurus rex, a massive mosasaur that stretched nearly 43 feet in length and lived more than 80 million years ago. Armed with serrated teeth, powerful jaws and strong…
Sindoor in Indian tradition is more than a symbol of marriage, it also has spiritual and astrological significance. From temples to households, many believe that the finger used to apply sindoor on the forehead or on the hair partition can influence the energy, emotions and planetary vibrations. For many devotees and married women, the ritual…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday came down heavily on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) over its decision declaring wrestler Vinesh Phogat ‘ineligible’ to participate in domestic events and directed the Centre to constitute an expert panel to assess her case.A bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia…
