Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday described the proposed delimitation exercise as a “conspiracy” by the ruling BJP to “take away” Tamil Nadu’s political power.He also said that anyone supporting delimitation would be a “21st-century Ettappan” — a Tamil term for a traitor.“There is an attempt by the BJP…
Nathula Border gate (ANI image) Border trade through the Nathula Pass in East Sikkim, a key segment of the ancient Silk Route connecting India and China, resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for nearly six years. A formal reopening ceremony was held at Nathula, with officials from both countries participating in the event.The trade route…
Lung cancer is increasingly affecting non-smokers and young people in India (AI-generated image used for representational purposes) KOLKATA: Non-smokers and the young, who do not use tobacco in any form, are increasingly being diagnosed with lung cancer, leading to concerns among oncologists about environmental pollution and other undetected triggers that could be causing the disease.There…
Soman Rana Wins Gold, Shubham Juyal Takes Silver (Image: Agencies) India enjoyed another memorable day in athletics at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, highlighted by a one-two finish in the men’s F57 shot put as Soman Rana clinched the gold medal and Shubham Juyal settled for silver. The celebrations continued in the men’s triple jump, where…
Antarctica’s Concordia Station (Image Credit: Wikipedia) While much of the Northern Hemisphere grappled with scorching summer temperatures, the interior of Antarctica was experiencing the opposite extreme. According to LiveScience, citing data from the French Polar Institute Paul-Émile Victor (IPEV) and officials at Concordia Research Station, the remote research base recorded a temperature of minus 119.4…
(Representative Image) Centre allows a four-month extension for projects affected by the Middle East conflict (Photo: Agencies). The Centre has recently allowed a four-month extension for eligible real estate projects affected by the conflict in Middle East. Ordinarily, builders can face penalties for project delays under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA),…
Few quotes have stood the test of time as powerfully as Martin Luther King Jr.’s words: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Spoken during one of the most turbulent periods in American history, the quote continues to resonate across cultures and…
Shah Rukh Khan’s “King,” directed by Siddharth Anand, has reportedly seen Zee Music acquire its music rights for Rs 50 crore, though CEO Punit Goenka says talks are ongoing. Similar big-ticket deals include “Ramayana” (Rs 75 crore to T-Series) and “Dhurandhar.” “King,” releasing this Christmas, stars Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, and Abhishek Bachchan. Following the…
MUMBAI: The Thackeray cousins criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saying he had forgiven the students who abused him and his mother during the NEET protests, with MNS chief Raj Thackeray urging him to also tell the BJP’s trolls to stop their abuse. “I agree that the language was inappropriate. But you should also say…
The figure and the tree together signify memory, resilience, and the ongoing relationship between people and place. The ocean has always been a symbol of life but now in many parts of the world it is also becoming a force for irreversible loss. Wondering how? Well, the sea has quietly erased an entire island from…