The Jan Suraaj Party on Sunday declared its founder Prashant Kishor as its candidate for the July 30 Bankipur assembly by-election in Bihar PATNA: Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has announced that he will contest the upcoming by-election from Bihar’s Bankipur assembly constituency, marking his electoral debut.Speaking at a press conference in Patna on…
NEW DELHI: Egypt has officially inaugurated its new strategic command headquarters, The Octagon, in the New Administrative Capital east of Cairo, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to modernise its defence infrastructure and centralise military command.President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi formally inaugurated the complex on July 4. Egyptian authorities describe it as the country’s…
Fans take photos as the England team bus arrives at the hotel (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) England’s preparations for their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Mexico were disrupted after hundreds of home supporters gathered outside the team’s hotel in the early hours, using drums, trumpets and fireworks in an apparent attempt to keep…
Perhaps no Indian dish inspires as much debate as biryani, especially when it comes to where it truly began. Most food historians trace its roots to Persian cuisine, where the words birinj (rice) and biryan (to fry before cooking) are believed to have influenced both the technique and the name. The dish travelled to the…
The bust that was allegedy vandalised NEW DELHI: A portion of an under-construction statue of Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mukherjee on Sukia Street in north Kolkata was allegedly vandalised overnight, police said on Sunday.A worker who arrived at the site in the morning found the statue’s tile and nameplate damaged. “When I came here…
The stock market is heading into a crucial week, with investors focused on the start of the June-quarter earnings season, trends in crude oil prices and global developments for fresh cues. IT major TCS will be the first to report its June-quarter results on July 9, with its earnings and management commentary expected to be…
File photo (Picture credit: ANI) India’s leading IT services companies are likely to post a muted performance in the first quarter of FY27, with growth expected to remain subdued as clients continue to prioritise cost-cutting over large-scale technology spending, according to an Equirus Securities report.The brokerage said growth visibility is unlikely to improve significantly until…
HRA is allowed to salaried employees subject to conditions House Rent Allowance (HRA) is one of the most commonly claimed tax exemptions by salaried employees living in rented accommodation. Available only under the old income tax regime, the exemption helps reduce taxable income for those paying rent. With the income tax return (ITR) filing deadline…
“Manifestation works.” “Manifestation is just wishful thinking.” Few self-improvement ideas spark as much debate as manifestation. Scroll through social media, and you’ll find people crediting it for everything from dream jobs and successful businesses to healthier relationships and unexpected opportunities. Others dismiss it as nothing more than positive thinking wrapped in spiritual language.The truth lies…
Udhayanidhi said the party’s bond with minority communities remained strong despite political attack. NEW DELHI: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday strongly reaffirmed his party’s commitment to protecting minorities, declaring that the DMK would continue to stand by the Muslim community despite what he described as attempts by political opponents to divide them.His remarks come…