NEW DELHI: Centre on Thursday justified the exclusion of transgender persons, men having sex with men, and female sex workers from list of potential blood donors, saying the decision was not discriminatory but one based on health studies which found six to 13 times higher incidence of HIV among these groups.Additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati…
Mohammed Siraj and Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: India’s preparations for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan gathered momentum on Thursday, with the team putting in a demanding training session despite the intense heat. The Test match begins on Saturday and will be followed by a three-match ODI series.One of the biggest positives for India was…
Young Indian chess minds are finding themselves in limbo NEW DELHI: In India’s ever-growing pursuit of becoming a sporting nation, chess stands at a crucial juncture. Fresh off celebrating R Vaishali‘s triumph in the 2026 Women’s Candidates, the country now looks ahead to an even grander celebration as both Vaishali and Gukesh prepare for their…
The iconic Tamil sports drama ‘Ghilli’, starring Vijay, is returning to theaters this Friday due to overwhelming fan demand and at the request of theatre owners. This re-release follows its massive success in 2024, which set a new benchmark for old film comebacks in Tamil cinema, drawing in both young audiences and families. The official…
HUL is stepping up investments to defend market share MUMBAI: After two years of sluggish growth, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) is stepping up investments to defend market share amid stiff competition from a clutch of new-age brands and changing shopping patterns. On Friday, the consumer goods giant said that it will boost capex to 3% of…
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, the Golden Boot race has become nothing short of legendary. Erling Haaland has surged to join football icons Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, each netting seven goals. (AP Photo) The 2026 FIFA World Cup has transformed into a theatre of the sublime, setting the stage for a…
Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple (File photo) New Delhi: Midway through the ‘faith vs fundamental right’ debate emanating from the customary ban on entry of women in the 10-50 years age group into the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, a Hindu party on Tuesday requested a nine-judge Supreme Court bench to review its 30-year-old judgment declaring Hinduism as a…
Police said Nadeem admitted during questioning that he used AI tools to create such videos. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Tuesday said 24-year-old Nadeem Ahmed, arrested for allegedly creating and circulating an AI-generated fake poster falsely depicting a police officer sexually assaulting a woman during a protest, made it “to tarnish the image of…
Form 16 Part A contains details of tax deducted and deposited by the employer on the employee’s behalf. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: For salaried taxpayers, the process of filing income tax return or ITR begins with Form 16. It’s the most important document with comprehensive details about your salary income. The deadline to…
