Congress’ V Vaithilingam; CM N Rangasamy; TVK chief Vijay NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections have set the stage for a direct contest between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) of All India NR Congress (AINRC)–BJP and the Congress–DMK’s Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA).The NDA, led by chief minister and AINRC founder-president N Rangasamy, is…
Texas has become the epicentre of the anti-immigrant fire raging through the United States of America. From influencers to local residents, many have been expressing concerns around immigration policies and the perceived impact of H-1B visa programmes on American jobs and communities. In some instances, this sentiment has extended to criticism of Indian-American communities and,…
There is a particular kind of silence that falls over an industry when it realises, albeit too late, that the future is already here. This is the silence of dislocation, of disorientation. Did we know? Could we have known?, two questions being asked in boardrooms. That silence, right now, belongs to the PC makers, only…
File Pic: Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul (Pic credit: IPL) Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant enters a crucial IPL season with little margin for error as his side opens against Delhi Capitals at home on Wednesday. After a disappointing first year as captain — where both his leadership and batting fell short, compounded by…
CU result 2026 declared for semester 5, students access BA and BSc scores via portal CU UG semester 5 results 2026: Calcutta University has released the results for the fifth semester of its undergraduate courses, covering Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programmes. The announcement was made today, with results scheduled to go live…
Nitesh Tiwari and Ranbir Kapoor recently launched the teaser of their much-anticipated film Ramayana at an event in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The evening had its fair share of light-hearted moments, with one fan playfully teasing Ranbir by confusing him with Ranveer Singh.Dhurandhar 2 Movie ReviewAn X (formerly Twitter) user, Vishal Mishra, shared a selfie…
When you look at the British Royal family, you see the ultimate display of polish and poise. But behind those palace gates, life is governed by a set of rules that are—to put it mildly—a bit eccentric. While some of these traditions are about security, others are just passed on from ages. Here we list…
Jefferies said the recent regulatory relief is likely to favour exchanges and brokerage platforms, identifying BSE and Groww as key beneficiaries due to improved operating visibility and sustained trading activity. However, the brokerage cautioned that asset management companies (AMCs), registrar and transfer agents (RTAs), and depositories could face risks if equity market sentiment weakens. Within…
US president Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is strongly considering pulling the United States out of Nato, calling the transatlantic alliance a “paper tiger” amid growing differences with European partners over the ongoing Iran conflict.In an interview with The Telegraph, Trump said leaving Nato was now “beyond reconsideration,” adding, “I was never swayed by…
Rahul Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Jyoti Basu, Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: Nearly 50 years have passed since the Congress party’s Indira Gandhi era, when stalwart Siddhartha Shankar Ray helmed West Bengal as chief minister. His tenure ended in 1977, giving way to a sweeping communist surge led by veteran Marxist Jyoti Basu, who would…
