Bengaluru: A guest who checked into a hotel on Palace Road for a short stay ended up enjoying its hospitality for 63 days in a suite — and nearly 196 days overall — without clearing his dues. The dispute over prolonged stay finally landed in court, which ordered him to pay the full outstanding amount…
Pakistan is once again caught between allies and adversaries. Islamabad finds itself pulled between powerful partners and dangerous neighbourhood realities, between competing risks. As war between Iran and the Gulf states continues to spiral, Islamabad’s response has been strikingly cautious. Officials insist there is “no question” of rushing to Saudi Arabia’s defence, even as they…
NEW DELHI: Politics in India seems to be in an era of freebies, where every party offers cash doles or concessions ahead of elections. Last year, the NDA offered Rs 10,000 to over 75 lakh women in Bihar just before the polls, which helped the alliance to achieve an overwhelming majority.Riding this trend, AIADMK and…
Fresh questions are swirling around the future of Tulsi Gabbard after Donald Trump privately sounded out advisers on whether she should remain in one of the administration’s most sensitive roles.According to a report by the Guardian, Trump has asked cabinet officials in recent weeks if he should replace Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. The…
Ajinkya Rahane (Image: IPL) Ajinkya Rahane etched his name into the record books as he became the 11th cricketer to play 200 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The milestone came during Kolkata Knight Riders’ clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens.Rahane, who made his IPL debut in 2008 for…
WBSSC Group C and Group D answer keys released online for score calculation WBSSC Group C, D answer keys 2026: The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released the provisional answer keys for Group C and Group D examinations on its official website. Candidates who appeared in the recruitment tests can now access the…
The teaser of Ramayana has sparked conversations ever since its release, especially among fans of the iconic Ramayan. Now, Dipika Chikhlia, who immortalised Sita on television, has shared her first reaction — and it marks a noticeable shift from her earlier stance. Dipika’s appreciation comes months after she had voiced strong reservations about repeated retellings…
Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan faces arrest following a sexual assault complaint by an actress. Allegedly, he entered her caravan without consent on a film set. The Women in Cinema Collective has voiced strong criticism, questioning systemic failures in protecting women. Ranjith denies the charges, asserting his innocence and preparing a bail plea. Trigger warning: This…
Lee Zeldin is Trump’s first choice to replace Pam Bondi After Kristi Noem, it’s probably time for Pam Bondi to leave her highly prestigious role in the Donald Trump administration as the AG as Trump is seriously considering replacing Bondi because of dissatisfaction with how her department handled the Jeffrey Epstein Files case. Trump has…
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced a legislation to cut China’s access to specialised tools required to produce AI chips, amid Beijing’s calls for “self-reliance” in the technology. Only a handful of countries—the United States, the Netherlands and Japan—have specialised tools required to produce AI chips. The Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on…
