Samrat Choudhary (File photo) NEW DELHI: Samrat Choudhary has been chosen as Bihar’s new chief minister, becoming the first BJP leader to assume the post in the state after Nitish Kumar stepped down to move to the Rajya Sabha. His elevation marks a landmark political transition in Bihar, where Nitish Kumar had remained the dominant…
Uzbekistan GM Nodirbek Yakubboev comes up with ‘Namaste’ gesture against Harika Dronavalli (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: In this digital age, when every gesture is scrutinised under the microscopic lens of social media, a fleeting exchange at the recently-concluded Grenke Freestyle Open snowballed into a large-scale social media debate.As India’s Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavalli extended her hand…
Japanese auto major Nissan on Tuesday said the company is open to explore “options” and may look to work with compatriot Honda for a stronger play in India as the two companies work on strategies to strengthen operations in one of the world’s most high-potential car markets. The statement comes even as the company still…
Harika Dronavalli qualifies for FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship (Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: Indian women’s chess today tells two very different stories. In Cyprus, Vaishali Rameshbabu and Divya Deshmukh are locked in a fierce battle at the Women’s Candidates, chasing the right to challenge the reigning World Champion. Meanwhile, thousands of kilometres away, another Indian…
In the modern day dating scenario, this question carries much weight. You need to know whether they want something casual, serious, undefined, or if they’re genuinely confused about their own needs. Listen carefully to the answer. Look if it aligns with you. You don’t want to fall for someone who is in between relationships, or…
JAC Ranchi releases Class XI examination results 2026 with strong statewide performance JAC 11th result 2026: The Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi has announced the results of the Class XI Examination 2026, conducted across the state over a four-day period. The examinations were held from February 25, 2026 to February 28, 2026 at designated centres under…
And once again Mumbai’s housing sector has broken all the records and witnessed overwhelming demand. In a recent update, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) reported receiving more than 16,400 applications for its 2026 lottery for 2,640 homes. Yes, you read that right! The application process began in March-end and the lottery draw…
Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Sharpening his anti-government tirade over the India-US trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “deshdrohi” (traitor), doubling down on his claim that “PM Modi sold off India”.Addressing a poll rally in Bengal, the Lok Sabha leader of opposition accused the Modi government…
Following violent clashes over wage demands, Noida saw heavy police presence and route marches as investigators flagged a possible organized WhatsApp syndicate. NOIDA: Even as the Uttar Pradesh government’s interim wage hike and heavy police deployment brought relative calm after Monday’s violence, fresh protests were reported in Noida on Tuesday, with security forces remaining on…
Late Shane Warne (AP/PTI) Four years after the sudden passing of Shane Warne, fresh comments from his son Jackson Warne have reignited discussion around the circumstances of the spin legend’s death. Warne, who died in Thailand in 2022 at the age of 52 following a heart attack, had left the cricketing world stunned with his…