NEW DELHI: The Election Commission dismissed around 89 lakh complaints of irregularities flagged by the Congress’s Booth Level Agents (BLAs) during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, Pawan Khera claimed on Sunday. Alleging that the irregularities cast doubt on the intention of the EC, the chairman of the media and publicity department…
The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has urged the Centre to announce immediate relief measures after the United States imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, a move that exporters say has started hurting the $40 billion industry.The penal duties, which came into effect on August 27, have already disrupted shipments to…
Bengaluru: North Zone’s Ayush Badoni plays a shot during the fourth and final day of the Duleep Trophy 2025 quarter-final cricket match between East Zone and North Zone, at BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak)(PTI08_31_2025_000106B) Ayush Badoni scored a brilliant double century (204 not out) as North Zone advanced to…
Sarfaraz Khan (Getty Images) MUMBAI: Middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan has been sidelined for three weeks with injury, ruling him out of the upcoming Duleep Trophy. The 26-year-old is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.Just days before the setback, Sarfaraz had played a blistering knock in the All India…
For many students and families in the United States, the rising cost of higher education is a source of anxiety. Private colleges, while often associated with prestige and opportunity, can come with price tags that seem prohibitive. Yet, the reality is more nuanced: When financial aid, post-graduation earnings, and long-term outcomes are factored in, some…
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Bollywood actor Nargis Fakhri has finally made her first public appearance with husband Tony Beig after their hush-hush wedding earlier this year. The couple was spotted at an event which was held in Mumbai. First red carpet moment as a couple In a video shared by an Instagram handle named buzzzookaprime, Nargis…
The hype around chia seeds is real. They are nutritional powerhouses and have multiple health benefits. One of them is improving gut health. Chia seeds are an excellent source of soluble fiber, which can bulk up the stool, improve bowel regularity, and support the microbiome. They are superfoods for a reason. Chia seeds also have…
NEW DELHI: India is likely to get more than normal rainfall in September, adding to a monsoon season already marked by extreme weather and heavy damage from rains.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday said that rainfall in September is expected to be more than 109% of the long-period average of 167.9 mm. The forecast…
India has developed its first indigenous water-soluble fertiliser technology after seven years of research, marking a breakthrough that could transform the country from an import-dependent buyer to an export-oriented player in specialty fertilisers.Backed by the Ministry of Mines and designed using Indian raw materials and plants, the innovation is being hailed as a true “Make…
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly reached out to former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni with an offer to join the national team as a mentor ahead of next year’s ICC T20 World Cup. While the news has generated excitement among fans, former cricketer and West Bengal legislator…
