NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday raised concerns over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, with Justice Joymalya Bagchi stressing the need for a “robust appellate mechanism” to address wrongful deletions, even as the court declined to intervene in individual cases.A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant…
Gardeners are discovering a surprising fix for cracked tools and planters: clear nail polish. This quick, waterproof solution creates a protective barrier against moisture and dirt, extending the life of equipment. Image Credits: Google Gemini This usually happens when one is in the midst of working on his or her garden during the weekends. One…
Calicut University MA result 2026: The Calicut University has released the 1st Semester MA result 2026 for the current academic session. The result has been published online through the university’s official results portal, results.uoc.ac.in. Students who appeared for the postgraduate examinations can now check and download their scorecards using their registration details. The university is…
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla were warmly received by US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, as their four-day state visit to the United States began.The first day of the visit began with an informal welcome at the White House. In mild Washington sunshine, Trumps…
The recent Rs 3 hike in petrol and diesel prices could influence vehicle buying trends in India, with rising running costs expected to push more buyers towards fuel-efficient options such as hybrids, CNG vehicles and EVs. Fuel prices have historically played a major role in shaping consumer preferences in the Indian automotive market. Over the…
“Will defeat Delimitation Bill in Lok Sabha”: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge (Photo credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Friday said that the INDIA bloc MPs are opposing the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill in the Lok Sabha, and will “defeat” the proposed…
The govt on Friday moved to cushion key industries from the ongoing gas supply disruption, boosting commercial LPG allocations by 20% to reach 70% of pre-crisis levels. The extra supply will prioritise labour-intensive sectors such as steel, automobiles, textiles, dyes, chemicals, and plastics, which are critical for broader economic activity.The move is aimed at stabilising…
India’s push towards ethanol-based mobility has picked up pace. Just a day after Hero MotoCorp launched the Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles in India, Maruti Suzuki today showcased the Wagon R Flex Fuel, becoming the first Indian carmaker to publicly introduce a flex-fuel passenger car for the country. But what exactly…
Filmmaker Karan Johar has left social media users surprised after netizens noticed a major change in his Instagram following list. The director-producer, who enjoys a massive following of over 17 million on the platform, appears to have unfollowed several Bollywood celebrities, including some of his closest friends and long-time collaborators.As of Thursday evening, Karan Johar’s…
SRINAGAR: A prickly pest stalks Kashmir’s “red gold”. Farmers in Pampore now live on pins and needles.Across Pampore’s saffron highlands — about 15km southeast of Srinagar in Pulwama district — an unusual predator is eating into one of the region’s most prized crops. The burrowing Indian crested porcupine, a nocturnal rodent, has begun feeding on…