NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Thursday announced Phase-3 of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, to be conducted across 16 states and three Union territories (UTs), including NCT of Delhi, between May and Dec. SIR-3, which will verify eligibility of a total 36.7 crore electors, will be carried out in a phased manner across…
Kolkata: BJP Rajya Sabha candidates Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, left, Sushmita Dev, centre, and Prakash Chik Baraik after receiving their election certificates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik were on Friday elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal as BJP members, completing…
CJI Surya Kant (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed “strong disapproval” of the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) now-revoked order barring the enrolment of 2026 graduates of Hyderabad’s NALSAR University of Law as advocates after a section of students objected to the university inviting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as…
A summer outing at one of Maryland’s most popular state parks turned into a frightening medical emergency after a 13-year-old boy was attacked by a beaver while swimming. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at the William Houck Area of Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, where the boy suffered bite injuries to his…
Ever wondered why even a compact hotel room often feels more elegant, spacious, and relaxing than a much larger bedroom back home? It’s rarely about expensive furniture or lavish décor. Interior designers lean on lighting, colour choices, furniture placement, and a sense of visual balance to create that feeling of comfort and quiet luxury, and…
India is significantly expanding its airborne surveillance fleet to bolster air defence capabilities. New Netra Mk-1A aircraft will triple the indigenous fleet size by 2028. The Netra Mk-2 program aims for advanced indigenous AWACS platforms by 2032. This expansion will increase the fleet from six to eighteen aircraft. These systems will provide comprehensive battlespace awareness…
Pic courtesy: Society for Science/Chris Ayers Photography Mozart’s versatility is unparalleled, even today. Ever wondered what made him the ultimate musical architect, with every phrase perfectly placed and every note seemingly inevitable? Well, an 18-year-old from Philadelphia may have found the answer! Linus Chen-Plotkin analysed more than 600 classical compositions and discovered something that musicologists…
CHANDIGARH: A cashier at a medical store in Chandigarh’s Sector 11 was shot dead on Saturday afternoon after two masked men allegedly opened fire inside the shop.The victim, identified as Janki Das, was seriously injured in the attack and was rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.According to police, the incident…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates after teammate Lautaro Martinez scored their side’s second goal during the World Cup semifinal match between England and Argentina in Atlanta. (AP/PTI) Defending champions Argentina engineered a jaw-dropping, late heist to sink England 2–1 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night. The victory books Lionel Scaloni’s resilient side a spot in…
Report on voting vulnerabilities delayed White House officials have delayed the release of a US intelligence report that identifies vulnerabilities in the country’s voting machines ahead of the November midterm elections, according to Reuters sources familiar with the matter.The report, prepared by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), outlines security weaknesses in…