When Menaka Guruswamy walks into Parliament building for the Rajya Sabha election in mid-March, she will possibly be the first openly queer person on the ballot. From the Sept 2018 Supreme Court verdict decriminalising Article 377 to a possible seat in the Upper House has been a long journey. The Trinamool Congress has nominated her…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for February 26, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has now reached a major turning point, with NASA confirming that its final assembly is complete at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. The observatory, often described as the next big step after Hubble and the James Webb Space Telescope, is now fully built and preparing for launch…
Baghban, directed by Ravi Chopra, remains one of those rare films that continues to divide audiences even decades after its release. While some celebrate the family drama starring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini, others have criticised its messaging over the years. Amid the film’s enduring popularity and debate, Mahima Chaudhry has now revealed that she…
PM Modi’s push to transform India into a major global manufacturing hub faces a challenge from the US and China. (AI image) PM Narendra Modi’s push for ‘Make in India’ is facing resistance and criticism from US and China – the two largest world economies. India is currently the world’s fifth largest economy, on its…
A year after Texas approved a Bible-infused curriculum for public schools, the material is being revised to correct what officials describe as hundreds of errors identified by teachers and reviewers after it reached classrooms.The curriculum, known as “Bluebonnet,” was approved in 2024 by the Texas State Board of Education over objections from religious scholars and…
Hardeep Singh Puri chairs meeting with media fraternity and petroleum ministry officials NEW DELHI: Amid concerns over oil supply concerns due to Middle East tensions , govt assured that India has enough reserves for “robust” energy supplies to deal with the situation.“Held a very positive informal interaction with members of the media fraternity to brief…
NEW DELHI Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared a light-hearted anecdote about his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, crediting Wayanad with resolving a sibling standoff faster than any peace negotiation.Rahul Gandhi, who was speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for houses being built by the party for victims of the 2024 Wayanad landslide, reflected on…
LSG suffer shocking 40-run defeat to RR (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants’ batting collapsed in shocking fashion as they lost to Rajasthan Royals by 40 runs in an IPL match on Wednesday. Chasing 160, LSG were bowled out for 119 in 18 overs after failing to handle pressure and throwing away their wickets…
NEW DELHI: India and France have amended the double taxation avoidance agreement which will provide for taxation of capital gains on the basis of residency of the company and deleted the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause bringing in certainty in taxation.The amending protocol modifies the taxation of income from dividends by replacing a single rate…