Lucknow, India: The Allahabad High Court has struck down Uttar Pradesh government orders that had resulted in over 79 per cent of seats being reserved in government medical colleges in Ambedkar Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun and Saharanpur districts.The Lucknow bench directed the state to re-fill the seats strictly in line with the Reservation Act of 2006,…
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, married for seven years and parents to Dua, were destined to meet on the set of ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Raam-Leela.’ Initially, Kareena Kapoor Khan was to star opposite Ranveer, but she dropped out. Kareena believes her departure was fate, paving the way for Deepika and Ranveer’s romance, and doesn’t regret…
Chhattisgarh: Two DRG personnel injured in ongoing encounter with Naxals in Bijapur BIJAPUR: Two District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel were injured during an encounter with Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district and are reported to be out of danger, police said on Tuesday. According to the police, the DRG team had launched an anti-Naxal operation in…
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra (Photo-PTI) Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday urged the country’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem to prioritise financial inclusion and build products for the underserved, instead of focusing only on the privileged segments that promise higher profits.Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest, Malhotra acknowledged that catering to affluent consumers can…
HYDERABAD: A young psychiatrist who had been under treatment for injuries sustained in a suicide attempt at her parents’ residence in Czech Colony, Sanathnagar, passed away on Tuesday. Her family has accused her husband and his relatives of continuous harassment, which they claim drove her to take the extreme step. She first attempted suicide on…
Marking India’s 79th Independence Day, Shah Rukh Khan made a special appearance alongside his youngest son, AbRam Khan. The actor was seen waving to fans from the balcony of his Mumbai home Mannat, a tradition that delights his followers every year. Sharing a picture with AbRam on Twitter and Instagram, SRK penned a note about…
AGRA: A 19-year-old woman from Aligarh was allegedly killed and beheaded by her father, stepmother, and step-grandfather in Hathras for what police describe as an “honour killing” on suspicion of “disgracing” the family. The three were arrested on Wednesday.Hathras SP Chiranjeev Natha Singh said, “On Aug 10, residents of Bahradoi village discovered a sack with…
Padikkal’s 150 played a huge role in helping India A draw the game against Australia A (Image via X/Screengrab) The opening four-day unofficial Test between India A and Australia A ended in a draw at the Ekana Cricket Stadium after rain forced the final day’s play to be abandoned.Resuming on 403/4 on Day 4, India…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday clarified that his recent social media post on “word power” was meant to mark Constitution Day and was addressed to the legal fraternity after chief minister Siddaramaiah countered him thorough a social media post amid ongoing debate over leadership and political messaging.Speaking to reporters, Shivakumar…
Ground staff covers the pitch as rain stops play during an ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 has entered its most nerve-racking stage — the knockouts. While teams are gearing up for the high-stakes semi-finals, there’s another challenge looming large: the weather. Both Guwahati and Navi…
