NEW DELHI: The political battle for Assam will enter its decisive stage with the counting of votes on Monday, determining whether the BJP-led NDA secures a third consecutive term or the Congress stages a comeback after a high-voltage campaign centred on identity politics, welfare delivery and regional aspirations.A total of 722 candidates are in the…
MUMBAI: Mumbai came to a standstill on Monday as heavy rain and gusty winds lashed it for the third day running and torrential showers disrupted life in other parts of the state, Palghar district being the worst-hit. While IMD downgraded the alert for Mumbai for Tuesday from red to orange, the BMC has again declared…
NDA comprising AINRC, BJP, AIADMK and LJK has won three seats and is leading in 19 seats. A total of 16 seats is required for a simple majority in the 30-member House. Source link
Google co-founder Larry Page has been unable to secure ownership of a private Caribbean island for over a decade. The tech billionaire remains reportedly locked in a legal dispute over the Hans Lollik and Little Hans Lollik islands in the US Virgin Islands, despite purchasing them in 2014 through a holding company.According to a report…
Shakib Al Hasan (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Shakib Al Hasan has once again expressed his desire to return to Bangladesh, but insisted that he needs assurance of “normal security” before doing so. The former Bangladesh captain, who has not returned home since May 2024, opened up about the legal and political issues surrounding him in…
MUMBAI: Elevation Capital, an early backer of One97 Communications which owns fintech Paytm is selling about 1.3% stake in the company worth Rs 964 crore through block deals on Friday, the term sheet of the deal showed.The floor price of the offer, set at Rs 1,121 per share, is at a 3% discount to Paytm’s…
Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto “Your civilian politicians are a waste of time,” former Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan said, recalling how former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto allegedly refused to take a call during the 1991 passenger plane hijacking after her household informed him that she was asleep.Kausikan also delivered a scathing assessment of Pakistan‘s…
The emergence of a fresh alert on the climate front continues to make rounds in meteorological circles across the globe. Preliminary reports indicate that the currently forming El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean will grow to become extremely strong within the next few months. There is a possibility that it will be the strongest…
Mukesh Khanna continues to stay relevant in public discourse, largely due to the enduring popularity of his superhero avatar in Shaktimaan. Adding to the conversation, veteran actor Surendra Pal, who shared screen space with him in both Shaktimaan and Mahabharat, recently reflected on their bond and professional journey together.In an interview with Sidharth Kannan, Surendra…
Microsoft’s latest job cuts highlight rise of ‘forever layoffs’ as tech firms reshape workforce for AI (Representational AI photo) Microsoft’s latest round of layoffs is part of a wider trend across the technology industry. Companies are increasingly making regular workforce cuts while continuing to hire for artificial intelligence (AI), invest billions in the technology and…