NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from West Bengal and Election Commission to a PIL which alleged that the state govt was denying benefits of social welfare schemes, including ration, to people whose names were deleted from the voter list because of doubtful citizenship during special intensive revision (SIR).On a PIL by Prasenjit…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu visited Nandamuri Balakrishna at the Hyderabad Hospital on Sunday. The Tollywood veteran is currently recovering after undergoing knee surgery following an injury he suffered during the shooting of his upcoming film, ‘NBK111’ directed by Gopichand Malineni. The CM met the actor, spoke with the director and enquired about…
Oil prices edged lower as investors weighed whether progress in Iran-Oman talks could pave the way for a US-Iran peace deal NEW DELHI: Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors weighed whether progress in Iran-Oman talks could pave the way for a US-Iran peace deal, potentially ending the five-month conflict and reopening the Strait…
Nitish Kumar Reddy (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill expressed concern over his team’s fitness standards after the ODI series defeat in England. A string of players breaking down before or during series has repeatedly left the team hamstrung over the past year. Gill suggested that India might be missing…
Producer Preeti Simoes has addressed how she’s often been boxed into the label of comedian Kapil Sharma‘s ‘ex-girlfriend’. In a recent interview, she reflected on how such labels tend to overshadow a woman’s professional achievements. She observed that even though both she and Sharma had moved forward with their respective lives, media narratives continued to…
‘Korean Kanagaraju’ X review: Varun Tej’s performance earns praise; Fans call it ‘Billa with a horror touch’ Varun Tej‘s ‘Korean Kanagaraju’ has made its theatrical debut. Several first social media reactions to the film praised the performances, especially Satya‘s comic timing, while a few pointed out flaws in the climax and certain portions of the…
On certain evenings along the California coast, the Pacific Ocean appears to behave strangely. Waves roll towards the shore carrying an electric-blue glow, while surfers leave bright trails behind them as they move through the water. Beaches that look ordinary during the day can take on an almost unreal appearance after dark, drawing photographers, kayakers…
Rishabh Pant gets medical attention (right), Pant walks off the field on day one of the second test between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo. (PTI photo) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant retired hurt after being hit on his left arm during the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday.The…
Republic of Minerva, Image: AI Generated What if you could build your own country, write your own laws and never pay taxes again? That was the extraordinary vision behind the Republic of Minerva, a self-declared nation founded on an artificial island in the South Pacific in the early 1970s. Backed by wealthy investors and libertarian…
NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling begins; submit preferences by August 13. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the round 1 choice filling process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. It is a crucial stage in the admission process for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programmes. Candidates…
