NEW DELHI: Political parties on Sunday welcomed the Election Commission’s poll dates announcement for 4 states and one Union Territory. West Bengal will vote in two phases starting April 23, while Kerala, Assam and Puducherry will go to the polls on April 9, and Tamil Nadu on April 23; results for all will be declared…
AP SSC exam 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Secondary School Certificate (AP SSC) examinations 2026 are scheduled to begin on March 16, 2026. Conducted by the Board of Secondary Education Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP), the AP SSC examinations 2026 will continue until April 1. The first day of the AP SSC examinations 2026 will begin with the…
Anshuman Jha’s much-anticipated film, ‘Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business’, is gearing up for a Diwali debut, set to compete head-on with Nitesh Tiwari’s grand adaptation of ‘Ramayana’. Jha proudly presents the film’s cheeky monkey as a homage to Lord Hanuman, weaving in themes of resilience and environmental respect. Read the full article in detail to…
Ships are seen anchored near Fujairah port as smoke from burning oil facility fills the sky in Fujairah (AP photo) An Indian-flagged crude tanker had a close call when the the UAE’s Fujairah port came under attack on Saturday while it was loading crude at the oil terminal. The vessel sailed out safely the next…
The International Energy Agency’s decision to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil stocks, the largest reserves drawdown in its history, is likely to provide only limited relief if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to an analysis by S&P Global Energy, as global markets continue to reel from the supply shock triggered by…
ICC Chairman Jay Shah emphasized that no team is bigger than the organization, reflecting on the recent T20 World Cup’s success despite pre-tournament uncertainties. He highlighted shattered viewership records and congratulated associate teams for their strong performances. Shah also urged India’s captain and coach to maintain their winning momentum and plan for future tournaments. Jay…
Peoria Unified to close two elementary schools as enrollment drops. (Getty Images) A school district in Arizona has decided to shut down two elementary schools as it grapples with falling student numbers and financial pressures. The decision, which will take effect from the 2026–27 academic year, was approved unanimously by the governing board of the…
Lavanya Tripathi recently opened up about a difficult phase in her career, recalling how turning down a Tamil film led to legal trouble and negative media coverage. Speaking at an Open House With Fans session organised by Mahi Originals, the actress said the incident took place nearly a decade ago and that she had never…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Sunday announced that the assembly polls in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29 — unlike the eight-phase polling conducted in 2021.While announcing the poll schedule of 4 states and one Union territory, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the reduction…
Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Mumbai: There will be no change in the IPL-2026 schedule in Assam, with Guwahati on track to stage three matches involving the Rajasthan Royals, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed to TOI after the Election Commission of India on Sunday announced the Assam elections in a single…