NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused West Bengal’s ruling party Trinamool Congress (TMC) of supporting “tukde-tukde gang” who had threatened to break the strategic Siliguri Corridor to cut off the Northeast from the rest of India.Addressing an election rally at Kawakhali ground in Siliguri, he said, “The country has a ‘tukde-tukde’ gang,…
Nalbari: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a BJP workers meeting, in Nalbari, Assam. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The BJP-led NDA, if it wins Assam on May 4, will secure a hat-trick of terms in the northeastern state, while chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will be elected to office for a second consecutive term.The…
Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has received 33 complaints of sexual harassment against its coaches and administrative staff over the past ten years, indicating that more female athletes are coming forward to report such issues. Out of them, a significantly higher number of 25 complaints were…
The Army has introduced a series of reforms aimed at removing colonial-era practices and aligning its traditions more closely with India’s identity and values.The changes are part of the newly released Army Uniforms Pamphlet 2026, which updates dress regulations across the force and promotes greater use of indigenous symbols and traditions.One of the most notable…
Those who seek ‘Old Bengaluru’ are often faithfully directed to Malleswaram first, and then to Basavanagudi areas. With their food flavours, warmth and lived-in charm, these neighbourhoods never disappoint.Tucked within Basavanagudi, just off the familiar bustle of Gandhi Bazaar, DVG Road quietly holds on to that old-world allure. The road is named after Kannada writer,…
IIT Delhi announces 7-month-long AI leadership programme The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has opened applications for the third batch of its Advanced Programme in Technology & AI Leadership, a seven-month online course aimed at equipping professionals with skills in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and technology-led business strategy.Offered through the institute’s Continuing Education Programme (CEP),…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Vinay Rai, the fifth accused in the murder case of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari.Rai was arrested from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh as the probe into the high-profile killing widened across…
Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said movements in the rupee against the US dollar are influenced by a combination of global and domestic factors, stressing that the Reserve Bank of India intervenes only to contain excessive volatility and not to defend any specific exchange rate.Addressing reporters at Devanahalli near Bengaluru during an event…
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet brought their A-game to a thrilling New York Knicks playoff match, enjoying a romantic night courtside at Madison Square Garden. The trendy duo, whose relationship has been the talk of the town since last year, passionately cheered for the Knicks as they squared off against the Atlanta Hawks. Kylie Jenner…
Markets are expected to trade with caution this week as geopolitical tensions around the US–Iran situation and movements in crude oil prices continue to drive investor sentiment, analysts said. Traders will also keep a close watch on the rupee-dollar exchange rate and foreign fund flows, which are likely to add to market volatility, they added….