PUNE: The Congress has withdrawn its candidate from the Baramati by-election, just hours before the deadline for withdrawal of nominations on Thursday.There will be no unopposed election for NCP candidate Sunetra Pawar, as 22 independent candidates remain in the fray even after the 3pm deadline for withdrawal passed. The development follows an “advisory” from NCP…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that a political change in West Bengal was now certain, claiming that people across the state were demanding it.Targeting the ruling Trinamool Congress at an election rally in Asansol, he said, “The pot of TMC’s sins is now full.” PM accused the TMC government of allowing…
Ajith Kumar’s highly anticipated ‘AK 64’ project faces an unexpected delay, reportedly due to ongoing salary negotiations between the actor and producers. Despite the star’s return to Chennai and earlier indications of filming commencement, the remuneration discussions have become a sticking point. Fans are eagerly awaiting an official update on the film’s progress. Ajith Kumar…
Afghanistan star all-rounder Rashid Khan has hinted that he may skip the upcoming one-off Test against India, scheduled for June 2026 in Mullanpur, as he continues to manage his workload following back surgery.The 27-year-old, who underwent lower-back surgery after the 2023 ODI World Cup, revealed that doctors have advised him to stay away from red-ball…
India is witnessing a major shift in household cooking fuel consumption, with piped natural gas (PNG) emerging as a rapidly expanding choice across the country. Energy sector officials say adoption has accelerated sharply in recent months, marking a clear transformation in consumer preference.Petroleum and natural gas regulatory board (PNGRB) chairperson Anil Kumar Jain and Indraprastha…
Mercedes-Benz India reported its highest-ever fiscal sales of 19,363 units in FY 2025-26, while also introducing two new AMG models-the A45 S 4MATIC+ ‘Aero Track Edition’ and the GLE 53 Coupe 4MATIC+ ‘Performance Edition’ for the Indian market. The company recorded sales of 5,131 units in the January-March 2026 quarter, marking a 7 per cent…
BENGALURU: Only one in four individuals are disease-free by the age of 30, and this drops sharply to just 7% by 40, indicating that the steepest health decline in India now occurs in early adulthood, according to a recently released report.Based on over three million preventive health assessments conducted in 2025, Apollo Hospitals’ Health of…
KKR vs LSG at Eden Gardens (Screengrab) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 15 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides, albeit for very different reasons.KKR are still searching for their first win of the season, having…
Dubai Humanitarian airlifts 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan under UAE humanitarian efforts / Image: file Dubai has reinforced its role as a global humanitarian hub; Dubai Humanitarian facilitated the airlift of 96 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies to Afghanistan.The shipment departed from Al Maktoum International Airport and arrived in Kabul as part…
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and David Miller NEW DELHI: Batting in a chase is widely regarded as one of the toughest tasks in cricket, and those who excel under pressure are often counted among the best in the world. One of the first names that comes to mind when discussing chases is none other than…
