Bahraich: A female elephant was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the core zone of Katarniaghat Wildlife Division.Shockingly, the carcass reportedly lay decomposing for nearly a week in a dense forest area before being discovered, raising questions over forest monitoring and patrolling systems.The incident came to light late Tuesday night after a strong foul smell…
Indian equity markets are expected to remain volatile this week as investors closely track geopolitical developments surrounding the ongoing US-Iran tensions, movement in crude oil prices, foreign investor activity and key inflation data, according to market analysts.Analysts quoted by news agency PTI said the conflict in the Middle East and fluctuations in Brent crude prices…
Urdu-speaking Assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh, many with significant Muslim populations LUCKNOW: As many as 46 Assembly constituencies of UP, identified by the Election Commission as ‘Urdu Speaking’, have recorded a lower percentage of voter deletions and a slightly higher rate of additions. Most of these constituencies have a significant presence of Muslim voters.The Election…
Crude oil prices are steady in early Asian trading on Tuesday, April 28, with the US reportedly weighing the latest proposal given by Iran to end the conflict in West Asia. Analysts though, have raised their price forecasts for oil, given the fears of a prolonged supply disruption. Brent crude closed at $108 a barrel…
Equity benchmarks extended losses for a second straight session on Thursday (April 23), with the Sensex falling 852 points to 77,664 and the Nifty declining 205 points to close at 24,173, slipping below the 24,200 mark amid broad-based selling led by financials, IT and auto stocks. From the Sensex basket, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, Cipla…
Filmmaker Vasanthabalan has strongly criticized recent films for spreading hate. He stated that movies like ‘Kashmir Files’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ are deliberately promoting division. Vasanthabalan believes cinema should unite people, not divide them. Director Vetri Maaran also indirectly commented on films promoting hate politics. The discussion highlights the responsibility of filmmakers in shaping public opinion through…
SHIVAMOGGA: A newly recruited veterinarian died Friday after a pregnant hippopotamus lunged at her during a routine health check at Shivamogga zoo late Thursday night. Expressing deep sorrow, forest minister Eshwar B Khandre announced Rs 30 lakh in immediate compensation and ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident. Zoo director V M Amarakshar said Dr…
India’s real estate sector attracted record capital inflows of $30.7 billion between 2024 and the first quarter of 2026, marking an 88% jump from $16.3 billion in the previous two-year period, according to a report by CBRE Group. The report said acquisitions of land and development sites, along with built-up office assets, accounted for more…
KOLKATA: PM Modi will return to Kolkata, as promised, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected BJP govt at Brigade Parade Ground at 10 am on May 9, Rabindra Jayanti. Accompanying the PM on stage will be home minister Amit Shah, BJP national president Nitin Nabin and the chief ministers of all NDA-governed…
Min Aung Hlaing has been elected president of Myanmar after winning a parliamentary vote dominated by pro-military lawmakers, formalising his control over the country five years after leading a coup against an elected government.The 69-year-old general secured the presidency following a vote in a parliament largely controlled by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party…
