New BJP state in-charges NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday appointed state in-charges for poll-bound Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, which will vote early next year.In Uttar Pradesh, where the saffron party will seek a third consecutive term, BJP national president Nitin Nabin appointed national general secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Vinod Tawde as the state…
For over a century, the industrial engines of Minnesota’s Iron Range drove the economy of Duluth. Raw iron ore moved down through the St. Louis River basin, feeding massive manufacturing plants along the shore. But that industrial output came with a long-term environmental tax. At Spirit Lake, which is a broad stretch of the river…
Indian equities face a mix of domestic and global factors, with crude oil prices, foreign fund flows, currency movements and developments in global markets likely to remain key areas of focus. The trajectory of oil prices could remain important for investor sentiment, particularly as elevated energy costs have already featured prominently in market commentary. Investors…
Image credit: Hockey India India’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign suffered a big setback after they lost 2-4 to England in their second Pool D match on Monday. India were ahead 2-1 at half-time after goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh. But England came back strongly in the second half, scoring three goals…
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the Round 1 choice-filling deadline for NEET UG 2026 counselling, allowing candidates to submit and lock their preferences until 11:59 pm on August 18. Registered candidates must finalise their preferred medical and dental colleges, arrange choices carefully and complete the locking process within the revised deadline to remain…
Govinda is currently in the headlines after being spotted with aspiring actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, amid rumours linking the two romantically. While his wife Sunita Ahuja has made remarks that appeared to hint at the speculation, Govinda also has now hit back at her and asked her to stay in limits.Amid the ongoing discussion around…
Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank welcomed daughter in Portugal Princess Eugenie has revealed the name of her newborn daughter, paying a touching tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, welcomed their third child two weeks ago in Portugal, and the couple have now announced that their baby girl is…
NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra state consumer commission has sentenced two partners of a construction firm to two years in jail for failing to comply with its order to complete a flat, obtain an occupancy certificate and hand over possession to the buyers. The commission, in its order dated August 6, also fined each partner Rs…
Alvi warns over Imran Khan’s worsening health NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Tuesday raised the alarm over jailed ex-PM Imran Khan’s worsening health, saying his medical reports were “alarming” and pointing to anxiety, heart palpitations and high blood pressure.In a post on X, Alvi said, “Imran Khan’s medical reports are alarming. I…
Rupee weakens against US dollar Rupee continued its fall against the US dollar on Tuesday, falling 7 paise to 95.68 in early trade as elevated crude oil prices and steady demand for the greenback weighed down the currency.Rupee had already lost 19 paise in the previous session, closing at 95.61 against the dollar on Monday….
