New Delhi: Observing nepotism and patronage has no place in distribution of public resources, Supreme Court on Monday directed a CBI inquiry into the allegation of allotment of public contracts worth over Rs 1,200 crore by the Arunachal Pradesh govt to companies owned or controlled by CM Pema Khandu’s close family members.Taking note of CAG…
After spending more than four decades in prison and consistently avoiding deportation for a murder conviction that was later overturned, Indian-origin Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam has won a crucial legal battle to remain in the United States.A US immigration judge has ruled that 64-year-old Vedam can stay in the country, rejecting efforts by the Department of…
Bengaluru: Javokhir Sindarov sat in the players lounge yawning, stretching his limbs and occasionally looking up at the screen before him to check if his opponent had played a move yet. Back in the playing hall, Hikaru Nakamura, was a montage of emotions—frowning, shaking his head, furrowing his brows. At the end of 67 minutes…
Abneesh Roy, Executive Director, Nuvama Institutional Equities, said consumer companies reported steady fourth-quarter updates, with growth supported by pricing trends and store expansion in retail. He said most companies delivered in line or ahead of expectations. “We have seen good updates from most of the players,” he said, highlighting performance across companies like Marico, Dabur…
As the third week of March 2026 approaches, banking customers across India should plan their visits considering public holidays. The banks are scheduled to remain shut for four days between March 16 and March 21 These closures are primarily driven by a cluster of major religious and cultural festivals, including Shab-I-Qadr, Gudhi Padwa, Ugadi and…
Oracle announced to cut jobs across its global office last month, impacting thousands of employees. The layoffs, which were communicated through an early 6am email, have triggered reactions across the tech industry. Amid this, a former Microsoft senior executive has shared a LinkedIn post with a message for the laid off Oracle employees. Sara N,…
JAMMU: Massive landslides, triggered by heavy rain, in Ramban district on Sunday night blocked Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on Monday as mud and shooting stones fell onto the only all-weather road link between Kashmir and the rest of the country.The debris blocked the NH between Karol Bridge and Chanderkote, leaving vehicles stranded on both sides.“Efforts are…
Rapper 6ix9ine, who is also known as Daniel Hernandez, has surprised his fans with a shocking decision. The artist, in a stream hosted by popular streamer Adin Ross, has announced that he is retiring from the music industry since it is “washed up.” He added, “I just know what I’m good at,” showing that he…
Quote of the day by Alexander Fleming (Image source: Wikipedia) Sometimes, even when you plan carefully, things don’t go as planned. Some of the most important discoveries in history have happened when things didn’t go as planned. Alexander Fleming, whose work changed modern medicine, said this idea in a famous quote. His words show how…
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has responded to the glowing reviews of Dhurandhar: The Revenge by power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, calling their words “overwhelming” and deeply motivating. Earlier, Virat Kohli had described Dhurandhar: The Revenge as an unmatched cinematic experience, saying he “didn’t flinch once” during its nearly four-hour runtime, while singling out Ranveer…
