NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party-led West Bengal government was pursuing “political vendetta” against his party after he was questioned for nearly six hours by Kolkata Police over the removal of an unauthorised billboard.The Trinamool Congress MP from Diamond Harbour said that the Suvendu Adhikari-led government was…
Digital payments hit a record 24.51 billion transactions in August Unified Payments Interface (UPI) hit a new monthly high in August, with transaction volumes crossing 24 billion for the first time in a month and reaching 24.51 billion, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday.The record came as…
Representative image: Japan cricket team (Pic credit: JCA) NEW DELHI: With concerns over accommodation and other logistical arrangements emerging ahead of cricket’s return to the Asian Games, Japan Cricket Association (JCA) CEO Naoki Alex Miyaji has sought to put the apprehensions into perspective, saying participating teams have been offered hotel accommodation but are free to…
Krunal Pandya (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Krunal Pandya has hinted that his hopes of returning to international cricket remain alive after the all-rounder was left out of India’s squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.Shortly after the squad was announced on Tuesday, Krunal shared a poignant message on social media, writing: “Hope is…
In January 1960, Nasa launched the rhesus monkey Miss Sam aboard a Little Joe rocket from Wallops Island, Virginia, to test the launch escape system built for Project Mercury. The flight was designed to confirm that the escape tower could pull the capsule clear of its booster during an abort, a safeguard critical to any…
The Haryana Board of School Education has announced the HTET 2025 results for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Candidates can access their scorecards online using their registration number and date of birth. HBSE has also opened the OMR sheet download facility for a ₹100 fee from September 1 to October 23, 2026, enabling…
Karthi and SJ Suryah made a spiritual visit to the famous Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple, drawing the attention of fans and devotees present at the temple. Actress Ashika Ranganath also accompanied the two actors during the visit. The trio offered prayers at the revered temple, one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan. As…
In the coming days, family responsibilities and domestic affairs will call for your attention, necessitating decisive actions. You will find that practical concerns about property and parental matters require your immediate focus. Additionally, your career productivity might take a hit due to these pressing personal obligations. Emotional stability and support from loved ones will be…
Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay. Credit: ANI NEW DELHI: An unexpected roadside interaction between Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay and an elderly woman became one of the notable moments of his visit to Mettur in Salem district on Tuesday. During the brief encounter, Vijay gifted the woman his own pair of…
Centre expands Rs 35/kg sale to 19 cities amid supply concerns The Centre has widened its discounted onion sale to 19 cities, offering onions at Rs 35 per kg as prices rise following crop damage caused by rains in recent weeks.Delhi is among the cities covered by the intervention, with the Centre set to provide…
