NEW DELHI: The political battle for Assam will enter its decisive stage with the counting of votes on Monday, determining whether the BJP-led NDA secures a third consecutive term or the Congress stages a comeback after a high-voltage campaign centred on identity politics, welfare delivery and regional aspirations.A total of 722 candidates are in the…
BENGALURU: Bengaluru-based space startup GalaxEye placed its first commercial satellite — Drishti — in orbit aboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket on Sunday. Terming it the “world’s first OptoSAR satellite”, the firm said the launch was a milestone in the advancement of Earth observation technologies and reinforcing India’s growing capabilities in the global space sector.“Weighing 190kg, Mission…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election has set the stage for a closely fought contest, with counting day expected to bring clarity after weeks of intense campaigning and historic voter participation.Exit polls have offered a mixed picture, reinforcing the sense of a tight race. Some projections suggest the BJP could reach the majority mark,…
Brij Bhushan Singh, Vinesh Phogat NEW DELHI: In a big revelation, decorated wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Sunday said she is one of the six women wrestlers who had filed complaints of sexual harassment against former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.The case against Brij Bhushan is still in court, with testimonies…
N Rangasamy; V Vaithilingam NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Counting of votes for the Puducherry assembly elections will be held on Monday, with the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the All India NR Congress (AINRC), seeking a second consecutive term in office.The counting will commence at 8 am, and given that the Union Territory…
The backside of four storey building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, where a fire broke out early Sunday morning. (Photo: Anushka Kogta) NEW DELHI: Protective iron grills sealing one side and a locked terrace cutting off the only escape turned a four-storey building in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar into a death trap as a pre-dawn fire tore…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu’s 2026 assembly election has set the stage for a closely fought contest, with counting day expected to bring clarity after weeks of high-decibel campaigning and strong voter turnout.Trends will begin to emerge from 8am on May 4, as counting gets underway across the state’s 234 constituencies. Data will be released in…
An Indian-origin doctor has shared her experience of obtaining a driving licence in the UK, describing the process as significantly more rigorous compared to India.Sunita Sayammagaru wrote in a post on X that while obtaining a driving licence in India felt relatively easy, the UK system required a much higher level of skill and awareness.She…
Image Used For Representational Purpose Only Patiala: A PhD scholar at IIT-Ropar has alleged physical assault and sexual harassment by her supervisor, triggering outrage after she detailed her claims in a social media post on Saturday.In her post on X, the researcher alleged that the faculty member punched her in the eye after she refused…
In today’s world, people start to wonder if your relationship is real if it isn’t “Instagram-official” with a cute couple shot and a funny caption. We’ve turned love into a show, a serious game of big gestures and reels.But, through this quote, spiritual guru Premanand Maharaj ji points to a version of love that is…