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NEW DELHI: In solidarity with the Mamata Banerjee-headed Trinamool Congress, opposition parties on Sunday staged a rare walkout from the all-party meeting to protest the govt’s invite to its breakaway faction, even as both warring groups took potshots at one another, foretelling a fiery session of Parliament from Monday.Govt, however, defended its decision, asserting that … Read more
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup final. (AP Photo) Spain’s relentless control in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final forced Argentina into the record books for all the wrong reasons, with Lionel Messi’s side failing to register a single shot in the opening 45 minutes of Sunday’s title clash.The … Read more
‘If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher’ Imagine three people walking along a dusty road in fifth-century BC China. One walks with good posture, taking calm, respectful steps. The second keeps stumbling, complaining loudly, and pushing past others in frustration. The third person, quietly watching both … Read more
NEW DELHI: A large majority of Bangladeshi illegal immigrants who sneak into India are not here to organically ‘explore’ economic opportunities; they cross over as part of a well-oiled labour supply chain, with Indian employers in states far from the border relying on headhunting touts in Bangladesh for cheap labour.The ‘jobs for illegal immigrants’ eco-system … Read more
Home takes centre stage today, Gemini. The Moon leans into your domestic zone, and suddenly family matters, comfort, property plans, and household purchases feel more pressing, and also more rewarding.Support from your mother or a mother figure can mean a lot now. It may come as advice, practical help, or just the kind of emotional … Read more
MUMBAI: For local consumers, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) means more choices on retail shelves as new British brands are expected to enter the market. In fact, initial queries and conversations have already started.But the deal may not immediately translate into steep price cuts for shoppers across the board-the depreciation of rupee … Read more
Lucknow: Police investigating the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have seized a motorcycle and a sedan allegedly belonging to accused Ram Shankar Yadav, alias Tinnu Yadav, suspecting that the vehicles were purchased using misappropriated donation funds.The seizure was made following information provided by Tinnu Yadav and his nephew, Manish Yadav, … Read more
A steady, useful day waits for you, Taurus. The Moon supports your fifth house, and that usually brightens the mind, lifts interest in learning, and makes your judgment warmer and more confident.You may feel more switched on than usual. Even routine tasks, replying to emails, arranging notes, checking bills, or helping a younger family member … Read more
The third episode of India’s Got Latent quickly became a talking point because of contestant Sakshi Jha’s remarks during her performance. She described herself as a “man hater” and later said she was a “feminist.” In response, Raghu Ram told her not to identify as a feminist if she believed misandry represented feminism. Following the … Read more
NEW DELHI: With the fertiliser subsidy, other West Asia related spends and initiatives, such as the electronics manufacturing push through schemes for semiconductors and mobiles adding to the Centre’s expenditure, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may seek Parliamentary approval for additional spending, without losing sight of the overall fiscal situation.The discussion around the need for Parliamentary … Read more