The government on Saturday soothed concerns over fuel availability across the country, assuring that it has taken measures to ensure an uninterrupted supply and has stepped up contingency arrangements across key sectors. This comes as the world’s energy pipeline continues to be disrupted due to the Middle East war, that began back on February 28.In…
Swara Bhaskar has strongly reacted to trolls who targeted her over post-pregnancy weight gain, calling out the “bizarre” criticism she has faced since embracing motherhood.The actress recently shared a throwback picture from 2018, which drew body-shaming comments online. In response, Swara posted a collage featuring the old image alongside a recent photo of her holding…
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NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the declaration of results for the 2026 assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry with counting of votes scheduled to begin at 8 am on May 4. The outcome will decide the fate of 824 assembly seats and determine the political direction in five…
NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Zero hunger, quality education, affordable and clean energy—sounds like a dream state? Not quite. Kerala, a consistent topper in most Sustainable Development Goal rankings, is set to deliver its verdict on May 4, even as its celebrated development model comes under closer scrutiny.The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government is banking on…
Mumbai: The BCCI will announce the venues of the IPL 2026 playoffs in a couple of days’ time. “We are working on what could be the appropriate venue for the IPL playoffs and the final. So, we will take another two days’ time,” BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told reporters at the BCCI HQ here on…
Meryl Streep is a 76-year-old Oscar-winning actress best known for iconic roles in movies like: ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, ‘Mamma Mia!’ and other performances that have earned her three Academy Awards. Now, she is the subject of romantic rumors involving fellow actor and friend Martin Short, though the two have never publicly confirmed a relationship.According…
The week starts with mixed weather inside your mind. You may feel restless and a bit lazy, which is a strange combination, isn’t it? You want to do things, yet you can’t settle properly. Don’t scold yourself for it. Your confidence actually grows in the background, and a bold decision early in the week pushes…
NEW DELHI: As the result of Kerala assembly elections 2026 is around the corner, several constituencies across the state have emerged as high-stakes battlegrounds that could shape not just the outcome of individual seats but the broader political narrative of the state.The 2026 assembly elections in Kerala pit the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the…
The central government on Saturday announced 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route, allowing full foreign ownership in the sector. The move is expected to increase foreign participation in India’s insurance industry. Foreign investment in Indian insurance companies and intermediaries will now be allowed up to 100% of the paid-up…