Indian stock markets will suspend operations on Wednesday, August 27 on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. This represents the second market holiday in August, following the earlier closure on August 15 for Independence Day celebrations, apart from the routine weekend offs.Operations at both BSE and NSE will cease completely for the day, affecting all trading…
New Delhi, India: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Chairman S Gopalakrishnan on Monday expressed confidence that the Commission will conduct its recruitment examinations in a fair and transparent manner going forward.Speaking to reporters, the Chairman explained the rationale behind recent changes to the examination process and reiterated SSC’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its exams.“I…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Ace filmmaker Priyadarshan heaped praise on young actor Naslen at the trailer launch of ‘Lokah: Chapter 1’, which stars his daughter Kalyani Priyadarshan alongside Naslen.The veteran director drew a surprising comparison between Naslen and legendary actor Kamal Haasan, recalling how he first noticed Haasan’s remarkable qualities decades ago. “When I watched ‘Vishnu…
Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to Reilly Opelka during his first round match at the 2025 US Open. (AP) What Carlos Alcaraz did on the court was of little importance and interest to those on social media. Fact that he was taking on a tricky opponent, big serving American Reilly Opelka in New York, mattered…
Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara,’ starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, emerged as a surprise blockbuster in 2025, earning ₹327.90 crore in India. Despite a strong opening and initial momentum, the film experienced a significant slowdown in later weeks. However, it became the second-biggest Hindi hit of the year, solidifying Suri’s position in the romantic genre and…
Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, second left, and teammates celebrate after the dismissal of Bangladesh’s Litton Das during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Lahore, Pakistan. AP/PTI(AP05_30_2025_000595A) Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has made a sensational claim that will not sit well with Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team ahead of their highly anticipated…
Arvind Kejriwal (File photo) NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday invoked his 160-day stint in jail while leading the government remotely. Kejriwal’s comments came amid a heated debate on the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025.The bill has sparked intense debate, with the opposition alleging political…
Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal (ANI) NEW DELHI: Former Delhi chief ministerArvind Kejriwal on Tuesday slammed the Union government following raids on Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj’s residence, stating that actions are being taken because the AAP is the “most vocal voice” against the Centre.He said that ED’s raid on Saurabh Bharadwaj’s residence…
Filmmaker Dinesh Vijan and actor Rajkummar Rao are teaming up once again, this time for a biopic on ‘Ujjwal Nikam‘, one of India’s most well-known lawyers. Nikam has handled several high-profile criminal cases, making his story full of drama and courtroom intensity. Directed by Avinash Arun, the film will start shooting in October 2025, with…
The NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) has released the seat allotment result for the first phase of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2025 counselling for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) courses. Candidates can now view the college-wise allotment list on the official…
