NEW DELHI: Taking a leaf out of former chief election commissioner (CEC) T N Seshan’s book, the Election Commission has asked its Bihar poll machinery to set up separate enclosures for identification of ‘purdanasheen’ women voters in the polling stations, using innovative but locally available, inexpensive materials like charpoys and bedspreads.Implementing the directions issued by…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) AB de Villiers has shared how special it is to still see Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing for India. The former South African captain, who has been Kohli’s long-time IPL teammate and close friend, spoke at the Launch of Test Twenty, a…
Gold soared to record levels as renewed concerns over US credit quality and escalating US-China tensions drove investors toward safe-haven assets.Gold surged 1.2 per cent to $4,379.93 per ounce on Friday, heading for its biggest weekly gain since 2008 and extending a rally that began in August. The surge was underpinned by expectations of steep…
Sweta Keswani revealed how she secured a role in Law & Order: SVU. She detailed her interactions with Mariska Hargitay, describing Hargitay’s humor and collaborative spirit on set. Keswani also drew a parallel between Hargitay’s magnetic presence and that of Amitabh Bachchan. The actress emphasized the collaborative nature of creative work and the dedication required…
In a move that underscores the mounting tension between student press freedom and federal immigration policies, the Harvard Crimson, Harvard University’s student newspaper, joined 43 other college newspapers on Wednesday in filing an amicus brief supporting Stanford University’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s targeting of noncitizens for political expression.The case stems from Stanford’s student newspaper,…
An uneasy ceasefire may have paused six days of fierce fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan, but the name haunting Islamabad remains the same: Noor Wali Mehsud, the militant cleric Pakistan blames for bringing the country to the brink.As Reuters reported, Pakistani forces believed they had their moment last week when an airstrike in Kabul targeted…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for October 17, 2025 are Reliance Industries, and Suzlon Energy. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NIFTYBenchmark indices extended their rally for the third consecutive week driven by strong global cues and encouraging business…
Govinda has finally addressed the persistent rumors about his alleged habit of arriving late on film sets.Appearing on the talk show Too Much with Kajol and Twinkle, the veteran star shared how he has been “defamed” over the issue, expressing disappointment over the way it has affected his reputation.“Mai defame huwa hu ki mai time…
OPSC OCS prelims 2024 answer key released at opsc.gov.in, objections open till October 22 OPSC OCS Prelims 2024 answer key: The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has published the answer key for the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Preliminary Examination 2024 on its official website opsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access the…
SSC CGL answer key 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier 1 2025 answer key on its website, ssc.gov.in. It is offering 13.5 lakh candidates across 255 centres in 126 cities, the first concrete measure of their performance. The release sets the stage for the highly competitive…
