NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday warned Pakistan that every inch of its territory is now within the range of India’s BrahMos missiles, calling Operation Sindoor “just a trailer” of India’s capabilities. The operation showed that victory has become a habit for India, he added.Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath,…
KOLKATA: A Class 11 student at Bagbazar High School was stabbed to death by a classmate during a fight at a crowded Dakshineswar metro station on Friday afternoon.As Manojit Yadav, 17, lay bleeding in front of the ticket counters, panicked commuters screamed in fear. The boy died while friends were rushing him to Baranagar State…
Market experts anticipate a period of sideways movement. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade ahead of the RBI policy. While Nifty50 was above 26,000, BSE Sensex was around 85,250. At 9:18 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 26,037.90, up 4 points or 0.016%. BSE…
The rupee’s trajectory has become a key concern for financial markets. Banks have reduced trading exposures, while numerous importers with large unhedged positions are facing losses. Corporates engaged in over-the-counter forex derivative transactions, anticipating stable rupee levels, are reportedly worried as the currency crosses 89. The financial sector remains uncertain whether the Reserve Bank of…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah has constituted inter-ministerial central teams (IMCTs) each for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and J&K to assess damage caused by heavy rainfall, floods, flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides. These teams would make on-the-spot assessment of the situation and relief works carried out by state govt, home ministry said on…
NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet on Wednesday described Monday’s car blast near Red Fort an act of “terror” in a description that signalled acknowledgement of the terrorists’ plan to cause large-scale mayhem by striking multiple targets.“The country has witnessed a heinous terror incident, perpetrated by anti-national forces, through a car explosion near Red Fort on…
August continues to be a packed month for students across India, blending academic deadlines with national festivals and state-specific observances. As schools navigate through Independence Day activities and mid-term preparations, another question looms large: Will August 27, the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, bring a school holiday? Ganesh Chaturthi and regional school closures Ganesh Chaturthi, which…
Lucknow: The Lakhnavi platter, famed for the flavours of its cuisines, has now been recognised by Unesco, which has included Lucknow on its list of Creative Cities Network under the ‘gastronomy’ category.Lucknow is the second Indian city, after Hyderabad (designated in 2019), to earn a spot in the coveted list. The honour is particularly special…
NEW DELHI: Candidates from the Janata Dal (United), Rashtriya Janata Dal, and Bahujan Samaj Party are locked in a neck-and-neck contest in Bihar’s Barauli Assembly constituency, as counting day nears. Manjeet Kumar Singh (JD(U)), Dilip Kumar Singh (RJD), and Reyazul Haque alias Raju (BSP) are the key contenders in this high-stakes battle. Candidate Name Party…
Ankita Bhakat won her first-ever individual medal at the Asian Archery Championship. (Image: X) Ankita Bhakat had been on the podium of elite events multiple times. She had pocketed a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games, the 2021 and 2023 Asian Championships, a silver medal at the 2021 Asian Championships. In World Cups, she…