NEW DELHI: The ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) exercise, with the declared intent of including all genuine electors and weeding out the ineligible ones, will be showcased as a key initiative of the Election Commission (ECI) to strengthen the electoral process, at an international conference to be hosted by the Election Commission here.Nearly 100 delegates…
The Union Budget should prioritise simpler and more predictable tax laws, alongside tax neutrality for cross-border and corporate reorganisations, to strengthen India’s appeal as a long-term destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), tax and economic experts said, reported PTI.They argued that rationalising the tax framework and lowering the cost of capital would complement ongoing reforms…
GG vs RCB, WPL Live Score: Gujarat Giants have been among the better sides with the ball in the powerplay this season. The challenge will be sustaining that pressure through the middle and death overs against an RCB batting line-up that has punished loose phases. Sophie Devine has been Gujarat Giants’ most consistent performer so…
Niki Poonacha (Photo by KSLTA) The Times of India in Melbourne: Niki Poonacha is a late bloomer in tennis. Although he picked up a racket at the age of five, his exposure to tournament play came much later. He played his first ITF event at 17, and at 30, he is set to make his…
In one of the most rugged and least studied areas in the world, researchers have found a massive black coral off the south coast of New Zealand that has been thriving for a staggering 300 years. Reaching heights of over four metres with sprawling roots, this biological phenomenon gives researchers a glimpse into the largely…
The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund has issued a formal rebuke of Harvard University over new admissions guidance that bars alumni interviewers from referencing an applicant’s race in written evaluations, calling the policy “unlawful and discriminatory.”In a December 23 letter addressed to Harvard President Alan M. Garber, Harvard Corporation Senior Fellow Penny S. Pritzker,…
Punjabi music icon Karan Aujla has just ramped up his 2026 India tour, adding five exciting new cities after an incredible surge in ticket sales and fan enthusiasm. The revamped P-POP CULTURE India Tour now covers 12 vibrant locations, with thrilling stadium shows set to redefine the landscape for Punjabi artists in India. Punjabi music…
With quiet confidence, tomorrow holds a different day for Virgo. Despite thinking you were done fretting about it, some anxiety may come your way, but instead of being gloomy, you know how to accept situations in a calm, collected manner. Maybe it’s something you encountered before, or maybe you’re now mentally stronger. Whichever the case,…
Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Monday dismissed former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud’s remarks on 2020 Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid’s prolonged incarceration without trial as “fancy words,” prompting BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla to accuse her of questioning the judges’ integrity.Also Read | ‘Grant bail in…
MUMBAI: IDBI Bank reported a net profit of Rs 1,935.5 crore for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025, up 1.4% from Rs 1,908.3 crore a year earlier, aided by provision write-backs and improved asset quality. However, a sharp drop in core net interest income results in shares of the bank falling nearly 6%.Net interest income…
