NEW DELHI: Outgoing Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday met the Congress top brass in Delhi, a day after stepping down from the state’s top post.While meeting Rahul Gandhi at 10 Janpath, Siddaramaiah reportedly told him that he had fulfilled his promise to resign as chief minister, paving the way for a transition in Karnataka.“He…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs sound harsh the first time people hear them. Others sound wise immediately. This Chinese proverb sits somewhere in between because its message feels uncomfortable at first, especially in a world where people are constantly told that truly good individuals should sacrifice endlessly for others.“A gentleman would…
A Canadian man accused of supplying lethal substances linked to the deaths of more than 100 people in the UK will not be extradited to face prosecution in Britain.Kenneth Law, 60, is currently facing criminal proceedings in Canada and is expected to appear in court in Ontario on Friday. He is accused of aiding suicide…
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $7.511 billion to $681.384 billion in the week ended May 22, extending their decline for a second consecutive week, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, reported PTI. The reserves had dropped by $8.094 billion in the previous reporting week to $688.894 billion….
Lucknow Super Giants have officially confirmed that Rishabh Pant has stepped down as captain of the franchise, with the decision taking immediate effect. The development comes after Pant was appointed skipper following his record-breaking move to the franchise in the IPL mega auction and went on to captain the side for two seasons.In an official…
Angelina Jolie is reportedly preparing for a significant new chapter in her life. With her youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, approaching their 18th birthday, the Oscar-winning actress is said to be considering a move overseas and a return to the dating scene, years after her high-profile split from Brad Pitt. The 50-year-old has largely…
The Central Board of Secondary Education has deferred the launch of its Class 12 verification and re-evaluation portal to June 1, 2026. The board said the decision was taken to ensure a transparent and glitch-free process for students applying for post-result activities, including verification of marks and re-evaluation of answer books. The Central Board of…
Market Closing Updates: भारतीय शेयर बाजार के लिए हफ्ते का आखिरी कारोबारी दिन उतार-चढ़ाव भरा रहा. सुबह के सेशन में जहां वैश्विक बाजारों से आए पॉजिटिव साइन और अमेरिका-ईरान के बीच संभावित पीस डील की खबरों के दम पर बाजार बढ़त के साथ खुला था, वहीं दोपहर बाद हाई लेवल पर प्रॉफिट बुकिंग हावी हो…
Rising El Nino risk drives IMD’s below-normal monsoon forecast for India (Image source: PTI) NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department on Friday issued its updated long-range forecast for the southwest monsoon season. The agency projected below-normal rainfall across several key regions and warned of heatwave conditions in multiple states starting June.The country is expected to…
Near Diglipur in North Andaman lie Ross and Smith Islands, the twin islands joined by a natural sandbar that appears and disappears with the tide. Even by Andaman standards, the place feels surprisingly untouched. Reaching the islands is a journey in itself. Travellers either take an overnight ship from Port Blair or endure a full-day…
