EC revised the rules in Phase 2 covering 12 states/UTs, doing away with the requirement to submit documents NEW DELHI: The large number of notices served on electors under special intensive revision largely stems from a key change made to the rules by EC following its experience during SIR Phase I in Bihar.The rules then…
NEW DELHI: Centre’s fiscal deficit hovered around 18% of the full year’s estimate at the end of the first quarter, despite elevated capex and a slower growth in tax revenue due to the impact of GST rationalisation.During April-June, the Centre’s tax revenue was 3.7% higher at just over Rs 9 lakh crore, compared with a…
File photo: Former CDS Anil Chauhan NEW DELHI: Former director of naval operations and intelligence commodore Ranjit Rai (Retd.) on Tuesday said former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan’s remarks on Pakistan’s Kirana Hills indicated that Operation Sindoor was a “total success”, particularly highlighting India’s use of loitering munitions during the 87-hour military…
File photo: Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu (PTI Photo) The government will not impose a cap on airfares during the upcoming festive season but will advise airlines to keep ticket prices at reasonable levels, civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Tuesday.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the signing of pacts for…
Saransh Jain (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Saransh Jain’s long wait for India recognition ended on Sunday when the 33-year-old allrounder made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in the second match of the series.Jain was presented his India cap by veteran allrounder Ravindra Jadeja during the team’s huddle, marking the culmination of a domestic career…
‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ took audiences on an unforgettable road trip across Spain fifteen years ago, and buzz around a sequel is picking up once again. Director Zoya Akhtar shared a fresh update on part 2, revealing that development on the follow-up is underway, while cautioning that it will only take shape if the right…
The lunar eclipse on August 28, 2026, promises to shift emotional landscapes and reprioritize aspects of life across all twelve Rashis. For Aquarius, this eclipse highlights a journey of self-discovery and personal goals. Taurus will feel heightened pressure in their careers, while Gemini is urged to reassess their travel and educational ambitions. Cancers must exercise…
Harmeet Dhillon reacted to the Ankit Gupta-Y Combinator controversy. President Donald Trump’ aide Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for Civil Rightys at the US Department of Justice, has reacted to the controversy triggered by Y Combinator partnet Ankit Gupta and said that American employers won’t be allowed to discriminate against US citizens. Dhillon also…
Pakistan cricket team (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan’s Test crisis deepened at Lord’s as another heavy away defeat left them languishing at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings, with pacer Mohammad Abbas admitting that “everyone is worried” about the team’s performances.Pakistan’s fortunes in the longest format have declined significantly in recent years, both at…
Students taking delayed admission to government Pre-University (PU) colleges in Karnataka will no longer have to pay penalty charges from the 2026-27 academic session. The Department of School Education and Literacy has withdrawn the late admission fee system, saying the provision was being misused by some colleges.Till now, students admitted up to 10 days after…