NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday stepped up the Opposition’s attack on the Centre, alleging that the government had gone back on its assurance not to act against students after they withdrew their July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest.Accusing the government of pursuing a ‘vendetta’ by filing FIRs and detaining students, Kharge demanded that…
Food insecurity remains a daily reality for more than 300 million people across Africa, and the high cost of imported potassium fertiliser is part of the problem. Nearly all of the world’s potash is mined in Canada, Russia and Germany, leaving African farmers reliant on expensive, distant supply chains and a fertiliser that leaches quickly…
AriesYou may feel like expressing something directly. The need to clear the air is strong. Still, the response may not come instantly. That pause can feel uncomfortable at first. When you give it space, the situation softens on its own. Not everything needs immediate closure.TaurusThings feel steady at the start. There is comfort in how…
Salman Khan on Sunday, mourned the loss of his dear friend, Sushil Kumar, in a touching post. Taking to his social media handle, the actor, who rarely posts tributes, took to his handle to share photos and a deeply personal tribute. Salman Khan remembers ‘brother’ Sushil Kumar Remembering their friendship spanning over four decades, Khan…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday allowed a plea of Vikas Yadav, convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, to be released from prison on furlough. Yadav is serving a 25-year jail term without remission.A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Vipul M Pancholi noted that Yadav has undergone 23 years of incarceration…
Kolkata: ITC Ltd has reported a 5% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal, at Rs 5,113.3 crore. The growth came despite a higher GST rate and a steep increase in excise duties, while West Asia conflict weighed on profitability.The Kolkata-headquartered company had seen a…
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has officially released the JAC Board examination time table 2026 for Class 8, Class 9, and Class 11 students. The exams will be held in February 2026 and will be conducted in two shifts every day.Students can download the JAC Board date sheet 2026 PDF from the official websites: jacexamportal.in;…
NEW DELHI: Former India coach Vimal Kumar has strongly criticised the Badminton World Federation’s decision to introduce a new scoring system, saying it could harm the sport rather than improve it.The BWF recently approved a 3×15 format, replacing the long-standing 21-point system, with the change set to come into effect from January 2027. ‘This is…
Fortune leans in your direction today, Capricorn. There is a sense that things can work out a bit better than expected, especially in earnings, recognition through children, and support from destiny. Jupiter favours results, and Saturn, your ruler, gives structure to your efforts. So even if your mind feels restless, the day can still be…
Sudip Gharami continued his excellent form from last domestic season, scoring a stylish 146 to help East Zone reach 355/6 against North East on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy match on Sunday.Gharami was well supported by Shahbaz Ahmed, who remained unbeaten on 100. The pair shared a crucial 150-run partnership for the sixth…
