NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday levelled serious allegations against the Election Commission and the BJP, claiming the two were working together to misuse the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He alleged that the revision exercise was being deployed to “cancel over 50,000 votes” in assembly constituencies where INDIA…
The government plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent from the current cap of 74 per cent, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin.The Winter session is scheduled from December 1 to 19 and will…
NEW DELHI: The fatal crash of an Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet at the Dubai Air Show 2025 has prompted defence experts to raise the possibility of a “G-force blackout”, after visuals showed the aircraft abruptly losing height during a low-altitude manoeuvre before plunging to the ground. Wing Commander Naman Syal, who was piloting…
Americans are increasingly favoring union-led apprenticeships over traditional college paths, a new report reveals. This shift stems from apprenticeships’ promise of practical skills, early earnings, and job stability, especially amid economic uncertainty. While college retains prestige, apprenticeships are seen as a more direct route to financial independence and recession-proof careers, prompting calls for equal policy…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA has sparked a major political controversy after announcing that a foundation stone for a “Babri Masjid replica” would be laid in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district on December 6, marking 33 years since the demolition of the disputed structure in Ayodhya. TMC MLA Humayun Kabir had said that the ceremony…
IBPS RRB Office Assistant admit card expected soon IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially announced the much-anticipated IBPS RRB 14th Recruitment 2025, opening doors for candidates aspiring to join Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) across India. The recruitment drive encompasses a total of 13,217 vacancies spread across multiple…
A sudden hiss from your cat can be startling. One moment, your pet seems calm; the next, it pulls back, opens its mouth, and produces that sharp, snake-like sound. Many owners see this reaction as anger or bad behaviour, but in reality, cat hissing is usually a sign of fear, stress or discomfort. It is…
InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, will be included in the BSE’s 30-stock benchmark index Sensex from December 22, the BSE Index Services said on Saturday.As part of the reconstitution exercise, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd will be dropped from the index, the announcement added, PTI reported.The changes will take effect from market open on…
India’s captain Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: In a huge setback to Team India, ODI captain Shubman Gill will be unavailable for the three-match ODI series versus South Africa, starting from November 30. With Shreyas Iyer already out of action for an extended period, India will be without their captain and vice-captain for the series.Gill, who…
Ben Stokes (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Gary Day) England cricket captain Ben Stokes expressed shock following their defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test, emphasising the need for quick recovery before their next match in Brisbane. England missed their chance to secure their first Test victory in Australia in 15 years, suffering a defeat within…
