NEW DELHI: Cumulative seizures of potential poll inducements in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu have touched Rs 1,072 crore, with the former accounting for 96% of the value of liquor seized and latter reporting 78% of the illegal cash seizures.While polling will be held in Tamil Nadu in a single phase on Thursday, West Bengal…
NEW DELHI The polls in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry – which recorded impressive turnouts, including an all-time high for two of the three states/UT – have drawn global attention with 38 international delegates from 22 countries who witnessed them firsthand, voicing their admiration for the high voter participation, meticulous planning and seamless execution of the…
Global IQ rankings often get a lot of attention because they try to compare average cognitive test scores across different countries. The 2026 dataset shows some clear shifts in a few nations, with certain countries improving while others have dipped slightly compared to last year. South Korea, China, and Japan still sit near the top,…
KANPUR: A 48-year-old man allegedly strangled and slit the throats of his 11-year-old twin daughters after sedating them in the Kidwai Nagar area of the city early Sunday.The father, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, a pharmaceutical businessman, was arrested from the scene after he reported the crime on Dial-112.The bodies of the twins, both Class 5 students,…
154 Claires stores close across UK with 1300 jobs lost in high street shakeup / Image: File Teen jewellery giant Claire’s has shut all 154 of its standalone stores across the UK and Ireland, abruptly ending its decades-long presence on the high street. The closures, confirmed in late April 2026, led to more than 1,300…
NEW DELHI: Government has increased the wheat procurement target to 34.5 million tonnes (MT), about 15% higher than what it had set for the current Rabi marketing season. This comes amid indications that more farmers are likely to opt to sell their produce to the government at MSP since mandi prices are lower.Recently, the governments…
The 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in the USA, Canada and Mexico. It will get underway on June 11. (AP) New Delhi: What’s common to India, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka? With less than two months to go, none of them has an official broadcaster to showcase the 2026 FIFA…
The architecture of the house is unique. It showcases geometric structure which looks like interconnected blocks. Quite modern, almost sculptural appeal. On the other hand, the exterior stands out by lush greenery and landscaped outdoor areas. The bungalow has a private garden with an open patio. Absolutely perfect for social gatherings and relaxations. Then there…
Rajasthan Royals’ Dhruv Jurel stumps Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green. (ANI Photo) JAIPUR: It was a truly instinctive and athletic piece of wicketkeeping as Dhruv Jurel, playing his part to perfection for Rajasthan Royals, stumped Cameron Green of Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden last Sunday. Even Sachin Tendulkar singled out his presence of mind….
With the opening of the portals of Kedarnath Dham, the Char Dham Yatra has picked up pace. A massive influx of devotees is being seen at Kedarnath, where the state government has made extensive arrangements to ensure the convenience and safety of pilgrims, allowing them to have smooth and secure darshan.The President of the Kedarnath…