Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said she fled the country on August 5 last year “out of necessity”. She claimed that remaining in Bangladesh, which was battling widespread protests against Hasina, would have endangered her life and the “safety of those around her”.“Staying would not only have put my life in danger, but…
BENGALURU: The city’s flagship cleanliness initiative, ‘Kasa Suriyuva Habba’, launched Thursday, has turned into one of Bengaluru’s largest single-day anti-littering enforcement campaigns. As many as 218 cases were booked across 27 city divisions, and fines amounting to Rs 2.8 lakh were imposed on violators for dumping garbage in public spaces, failing to segregate waste, or…
NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Friday released its manifesto for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, pledging to create one crore jobs, boost industrial growth, and expand infrastructure across the state. The document was unveiled in Patna by chief minister Nitish Kumar alongside BJP president JP Nadda, Union ministers Jitan Ram Manjhi and…
Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions has opened its initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, aiming to raise Rs 2,150 crore through a fresh issue of shares, while promoters and existing investors will sell 12.75 crore shares via an offer for sale (OFS).The IPO will remain open till November 4 and the company is set to hit…
The White House turned into a haunted mansion with a presidential twist on Thursday night, as President Donald and Melania Trump hosted a Halloween spectacle straight out of a comic book. Superheroes, dinosaurs, and even pint-sized Trumps and Melanias stormed the South Lawn — while the First Couple, skipping costumes, made a dramatic entrance to…
Jemimah Rodrigues, right, celebrates after winning the World Cup semifinal against Australia. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Virender Sehwag could hardly contain his excitement as the Indian women’s team pulled off a sensational five-wicket victory over seven-time champions Australia to storm into the Women’s World Cup final at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday…
Bihar polls: NDA to release joint manifesto on October 31 PATNA: NDA is all set to release its manifesto for the assembly elections on Friday, focusing on creating jobs within the state in sectors such as IT, semiconductors and micro, small and medium enterprises and setting up a contrast with opposition alliance, Mahagathbandhan’s bid to…
Kanpur: A 47-year-old widow was arrested Thursday after her alleged lover and his brother were rounded up for allegedly murdering her 22-year-old son to claim Rs 40 lakh from four life insurance policies taken in his name, UP police said Thursday. Mamta Devi allegedly conspired with Mayank Katiyar, 33, and his brother Rishi Katiyar, 28,…
‘Committed To Af Sovereignty, Independence’ NEW DELHI: India backed Afghanistan’s announcement that it will build a dam on the Kunar river, saying it stands ready to support Afghanistan in sustainable water management, including on hydroelectric projects. Amidst Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, the govt also reiterated its position that it is fully committed to the sovereignty and territorial…
India will take on South Africa in the final on Sunday for a shot at a first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup title (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Navi Mumbai: This has to be right up amongst the finest triumphs in Indian cricket, let alone Indian Women’s cricket.Chasing an imposing target of 339 against the mighty Australia in…