NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said that the latest figures showing India’s economy grew by 7.8 per cent in April–June were the “hardest slap of reality” for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who had recently said India was a “dead economy.” According to government data released on Friday, the country’s economy grew…
NEW DELHI: RJD MP Sudhakar Singh on Saturday alleged that a “sleeper cell” of the BJP and RSS were behind the abuse directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an opposition rally in Bihar, reiterating Congress‘s earlier claim that “BJP agents” were planted to create a controversy.His remarks come after a viral video from Congress…
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country’s largest fuel retailer, has lined up investments worth Rs 1.66 lakh crore over the next five years to strengthen its core refining and fuel marketing operations while accelerating expansion in petrochemicals, natural gas, and renewables, chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney said on Saturday.Addressing shareholders at the company’s annual meeting, Sahney…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The Bhojpuri industry is facing shockwaves after actress Anjali Raghav, widely known for her Haryanvi music videos, announced her exit from Bhojpuri films. The decision comes in the aftermath of a viral video where superstar Pawan Singh was seen inappropriately touching her waist during a public event in Lucknow while promoting their…
NEW DELHI: A Belgian court of appeal has once again rejected the bail plea of fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India in connection with the Rs 6,300-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. The decision comes just days before his extradition hearing scheduled in mid-September, news agency PTI quoted.Officials said the…
NEW DELHI: A sewadar at Kalkaji Temple in southeast Delhi has died after being beaten by a group of visitors during a dispute over ‘Chunni Prasad’, police said. The victim, Yogendra Singh, 35, had been serving at the temple for around 14–15 years. He was originally from Fattepur in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. Police said a…
Mohan Bhagwat and Akhilesh Yadav (R) NEW DELHI: Taking on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s claim that Indians have shared “the same DNA for 40,000 years,” Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday turned the remark into a political weapon. Speaking at a rally in Bihar alongside Rahul Gandhi‘s Voter Adhikar Yatra, Akhilesh mocked the statement…
India-China bilateral trade has expanded steadily over the years, but the trade gap remains heavily skewed in China’s favour, raising long-standing concerns in New Delhi.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his recent statement on August 29, said it is vital for India and China to work together to stabilise the global economic order. He emphasised that…
Rahul Dravid (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The IPL 2026 season is already shaping up to be one of transition, with several high-profile exits and reshuffles across franchises. From coaching changes to player retirements, the off-season has seen some of the league’s biggest names move on.Rajasthan Royals created headlines on Saturday when they confirmed that…
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has extended the registration deadline for the Class 10 scholarship and incentive schemes, giving eligible students one last chance to apply. Initially set to close earlier, the final date to register is now September 15, 2025. These schemes include the Chief Minister Girl Child Incentive Scheme, Chief Minister Student…
