SRINAGAR: BJP and PDP Monday deplored the proposed plan to impose a 20 per cent surcharge on peak-hour power consumption in Jammu and Kashmir and termed it an “electoral fraud” by National Conference, prompting CM Omar Abdullah to deny having any such proposal.Kashmir Power Development Corporation Ltd (KPDCL) proposed a 20 per cent peak-hour power…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag atop the spire of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, marking the formal completion of the temple’s construction. The ceremony, scheduled around noon, is expected to draw widespread attention across the country, with authorities stepping up security in Ayodhya…
NEW DELHI: Amid rising air pollution, the Delhi government on Monday issued an advisory for it’s employees, private offices to operate with 50 per cent on-site staff, with the remainder continuing to work from home. The step follows directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management and aims to limit exposure while reducing vehicular emissions…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Monday took cognisance after an audio recording of a Booth Level Officer surfaced on social media, in which he expressed work-related stress amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the electoral roll in Kerala.Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan Kelkar and District Collector Chethan Kumar Meena held a video conference…
Vanes Martirosyan (via Getty Images) Former U.S. Olympic boxer and world title contender Vanes Martirosyan has bid adieu to the world at the age of 39 after a long two-year battle with cancer. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news on Sunday through an emotional social media post that left fans and the boxing community devastated.Notably,…
Representative image (Picture c Afghanistan has approached India with an offer to reopen and develop its long-idle mining sites, hoping to draw investment and create jobs, but Indian industry leaders say the sector requires careful groundwork before any decisions can be made. After a meeting with an Afghan delegation, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry…
Karun Nair’s cryptic social media update caused quite a stir among fans during India’s tumultuous batting display against South Africa. With his impressive domestic performance fresh in everyone’s minds and Ashwin joining the dialogue, debates about Nair’s absence grew louder. NEW DELHI: Karun Nair, once the toast of Indian cricket after his triple-century heroics in…
Baker Mayfield leaves game with shoulder injury.Image via: Getty Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans got a jolt early in Sunday’s clash with the Los Angeles Rams as quarterback Baker Mayfield suffered a left shoulder injury, casting doubt over the team’s already uphill battle. The Rams raced to a 28-7 lead in the first half and extended…
NEW DELHI: Justice Surya Kant on Monday took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, marking the start of a nearly 15-month tenure at the helm of the judiciary. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Justice Kant.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union home minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath…
Cristiano Ronaldo once again proved that age has no bearing on his talent, scoring a spectacular bicycle kick for Al-Nassr on Sunday. The 40-year-old Portuguese superstar connected perfectly with a right-wing cross, sending an unstoppable volley past the goalkeeper and completing Al-Nassr’s 4-1 triumph over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League.Ronaldo had recently returned…