Chief minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a corruption probe against two senior Delhi Health Department officers over alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines and other medical supplies for government hospitals, officials said on Tuesday.Treating the allegations with “utmost seriousness”, Gupta has sought an inquiry under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988,…
West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya (File photo/ANI) Are you a film buff? The question seems to catch Samik Bhattacharya slightly off guard. He had been listing the celebrities set to campaign for the BJP in West Bengal. But he ends up giving an answer that feels distinctly Bengali. He says he is more comfortable…
NEW DELHI: Only three of Shiv Sena (UBT)’s nine Lok Sabha MPs attended the party’s crucial parliamentary meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, intensifying speculation of an imminent split in the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit. The low turnout came despite the party issuing a three-line whip directing all its MPs to be present at the meeting.Sena…
Global markets rallied on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, raising hopes of lower energy prices, easing inflation pressures and reduced risks to the global economy.Asian equities surged, the US dollar fell to its weakest level since June 5, and oil prices tumbled more than 4%…
PDP leader Iltija Mufti (File photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: As the ruling National Conference (NC) staged a protest in Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Monday dismissed the demonstration as a “lacklustre and deliberately understated one-day event.“She argued that had the protest been held…
Growing independence is essential for children, however, parents understand the price it comes with. Sharp replies like, “Why should I?” or “You always say that” are some of the signs. While these may look disrespectful, parents must know a better way to deal with their child in such a situation instead of getting enraged. Spiritual…
EC announces bypolls for 3 assembly seats in Bihar, MP and Gujarat; voting on July 30 NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday announced byelections to three assembly constituencies in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, with polling scheduled for July 30 and counting of votes on August 3.Of the three seats, two — Bankipur in…
(L) The deceased Aman Sharma (Image credit-X) NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old judge allegedly died by suicide at his residence in south Delhi’s Green Park on Saturday. Police have initiated inquest proceedings to probe the case. The deceased, Aman Sharma, was secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), North East District, at Karkardooma courts.Police said…
There may be more insect species on Earth than has been estimated by scientists up to now. A recent research, which was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), suggests that the planet might be inhabited by 14.2 million to 20.3 million insects, a number three times higher than the…
Coco Gauff hilariously teased Frances Tiafoe during the 2026 Italian Open after he wore sunglasses inside a Rome restaurant. Speaking on Tennis Channel, Gauff said players laughed at Tiafoe’s fashion choice, but he confidently ignored the jokes. Tiafoe later responded on Instagram with a playful message. Both Americans are also continuing their campaigns at the…