NEW DELHI: Constitutional position is unambiguous on a CM refusing to resign after her defeat in an assembly election — once the polls have been concluded and certificates issued to the elected MLAs by the EC, the outgoing House automatically stands dissolved and its successor has to be constituted with the appointment of a new…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Tier-II admit card for the Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2025 on 4 April 2026. Candidates who cleared the Tier-I exam can now download their hall tickets from the official SSC portal. The admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in SSC JE Paper-II, scheduled for 7…
If you thought royal life was all about silent smiles and strictly following the rules, Sheikha Mahra is here to completely shatter that illusion. The modern life princess, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler isn’t just a princess by title—she’s a self-made mogul who’s proved that you can lose a husband and find your voice (and…
NEW DELHI: The political row sparked by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s allegedly derogatory comments on ex-Odisha CM Biju Patnaik flared up on Monday as his own party colleague Baijayant Jay Panda slammed the remarks as “unworthy, uninformed and totally unacceptable”.Panda said, “Biju uncle was a towering personality… He was one of the greatest patriots of…
More than 250 dogs found a fresh start after being rescued from overcrowding conditions in the UK, where the owners faced difficulties controlling their breeding practices. The RSPCA has identified a staggering 70% rise in such large-scale rescues, frequently linked to underlying problems such as mental health and financial stress affecting responsible breeding. The RSPCA…
LUCKNOW: On a quiet Sunday in Kyampur Chhavni village of Uttar Pradesh’s Ghazipur district, history did not arrive with govt machinery or political slogans. It stood firm in concrete and steel, stretching 105 feet long and 9.5 feet wide across the Magai River. After 2 years, 1 month, and 18 days of relentless effort, and…
Rini Sampath, an Indian-origin professional, has made history by becoming the first South Asian candidate to secure a place on the mayoral ballot in Washington, DC.Sampath was born in Theni in Tamil Nadu. She moved to the United States at the age of seven with her family. She has lived in Washington, DC, for over…
In a world that is filled with expectations, opinions, and comparisons, being true to oneself is like a courageous act. William Shakespeare’s famous line from Hamlet is a powerful statement that reveals a basic yet powerful truth: authenticity is the basis of honesty. While this line is spoken by Polonius to his son Laertes in…
Lionel Messi (Screengrab) Lionel Messi put any lingering concerns about his fitness to rest on Tuesday, marking his return from injury with a goal as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their final warm-up match before the FIFA World Cup 2026.The Argentina captain, who had been sidelined after suffering muscle fatigue and a minor strain in…
Vikram Misri (File photo) New Delhi: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri is likely to travel to Nepal next month for what will be the first high-level bilateral visit since the new govt led by PM Balendra Shah assumed office. While Nepalese media reported that the visit could take place on May 11-12, official sources said the…