File photo: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar pays tribute to late Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar during a visit at deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar’s home, at Baramati in Pune district. NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday announced it will withdraw its candidate for the April 23 Baramati by-election, which is being contedted by…
Nine-judge constitution bench hears review pleas. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday supported restrictions on the entry of women of menstruating age into Kerala’s Sabarimala temple, arguing before the Supreme Court that the 2018 verdict lifting the ban was based on an assumption of men being superior to women.A nine-judge Constitution bench, led…
Mahindra University on Tuesday announced the launch of its Economic Policy Centre, aimed at advancing research and policy dialogue on key economic issues, with Telangana IT minister D Sridhar Babu highlighting Hyderabad’s growing dominance in the global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem.Speaking at the inaugural event themed “Hyderabad: Powering India’s GCC Ecosystem”, Babu underlined the role…
India has enhanced its safety protocols for its seafarers and stabilise maritime trade operations amid the ongoing Middle East tensions. In a directive, the Directorate General of Shipping issued Circular 21 of 2026, setting out precautionary measures for Indian seafarers operating in and around Iranian waters. The advisory calls on those currently ashore to stay…
NEW DELHI: As Kerala polls today for all 140-assembly seats, several constituencies have emerged as high-stakes battlegrounds, reflecting shifting political equations, leadership tests and growing multi-cornered contests. While the traditional fight between the Congress-led UDF and CPM-led LDF continues, the BJP’s push to expand its footprint has added a sharper triangular edge in select seats…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, urging voters to remove what he called the “nirmam” (cruel) Trinamool Congress government from power.Addressing a rally in Haldia, stronghold of Leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari, PM Modi accused the ruling dispensation…
Voters at a polling booth in Golghat, Assam NEW DELHI: Kerala, Puducherry and Assam recorded higher voter turnout on Thursday compared to the 2021 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission.Puducherry reported the highest turnout at 89.20%, up from about 82.2% in 2021. Assam followed with 85.10%, compared to 82.04% last time….
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday at the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Secretariat, to assess preparations for the Char Dham Yatra-2026. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired a high-level review meeting on Thursday at the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali Auditorium, Vishwakarma Bhawan, Secretariat, to…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that a political change in West Bengal was now certain, claiming that people across the state were demanding it.Targeting the ruling Trinamool Congress at an election rally in Asansol, he said, “The pot of TMC’s sins is now full.” Watch ‘Law Will Rule Bengal Again’: PM…
PM Modi’s guarantees for West Bengal – 7th Pay Commission, corrupt TMC members to be jailed NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a set of “six guarantees” for West Bengal, asserting that a BJP government would take firm action against illegal infiltration, implement the 7th Pay Commission, and ensure that no…