NEW DELHI: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Kerala’s electoral roll is expected to be severely affected on Monday after multiple trade unions announced that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) across the state will boycott work. The decision follows the death of a BLO in Kannur, whose family and colleagues allege he was under intense work…
India A captain Jitesh Sharma At the Rising Stars Asia Cup in Doha on Sunday, the India A vs Pakistan Shaheens match began with no handshake between the two teams after the national anthems. The India A team did not shake hands with Pakistan Shaheens, continuing the pattern seen earlier this year when the senior…
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday said it has arrested an aide of suicide bomber Umer un Nabi who had carried out the Nov 10 car blast, for allegedly facilitating purchase of the car in Delhi and conspiring with the bomber to carry out the terror attack.Amir Rashid Ali, a resident of…
In a major relief for foreign investors who had opted for the investment-linked green card (EB-5) program, a US district court has struck down the steep filing-fee hikes imposed in April 2024, reinstating the earlier fee schedule with immediate effect.The ruling issued recently by US District Judge Charlotte Sweeney held that the US Citizenship and…
NEW DELHI: Rohini Acharya, daughter of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, on Sunday recounted what she says unfolded during the family feud that erupted after the Mahagathbandhan’s crushing defeat in the Bihar assembly elections, stressing that she is “not lying about any of the events.” She added that her parents — former…
Gold prices are expected to stay choppy in the coming week as investors brace for a heavy line-up of US economic signals, including the jobs report, Federal Reserve meeting minutes and a speech by Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Analysts said the data flow and commentary from Fed officials will shape expectations around a potential December…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar met Qatar’s Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thon in Doha on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding collaboration between the two nations, following recent high-level engagements, including Prime Minister Modi’s phone conversation and commerce minister Piyush Goyal’s visit to Qatar.Jaishankar shared details of the meeting on social media…
Veteran actor Dharmendra is recovering at home after a hospital stay. Amidst this, Saif Ali Khan has strongly criticized intrusive media coverage, drawing parallels to his own family’s experience. He advocates for stricter privacy laws to protect individuals and families during medical emergencies, emphasizing the need for a supportive framework. Veteran actor Dharmendra is currently…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Sunday said there will only be a cabinet reshuffle quashing rumours about a possible leadership change in the state.His remarks came a day after chief minister Siddaramaiah met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi, sparking fresh talk about impending changes. While reports suggested that the high…
NEW DELHI: The Army is considering the induction of women cadres in Territorial Army, PTI reported citing sources on Sunday.The report said that the was a part of a pilot initiative. The first phase of recruitment will be confined to a select number of battalions, with the possibility of expanding to others later depending on…
