MK Stalin urged the Union government to address concerns regarding the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026. CHENNAI: DMK president MK Stalin has urged the Union government to address concerns over the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill 2026, backing a delegation that sought its withdrawal and a review of the existing law.Stalin’s remarks came…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat High Court has quashed an inter-district transfer of a constable made for an unlimited period without giving any ground of administrative exigency. The court also ordered the authority to re-transfer him to his original place of posting.The case involved police constable Kameshkumar Makwana, who was posted in Morbi district. The director general of…
Kolkata: A section of pvt hospitals and nursing homes in Kolkata is faced with a blood shortage in the wake of restrictions imposed on 11 pvt blood banks earlier this week. While most big ones have their own blood banks, others depend on some of the closed banks for supply. But many hospitals are now…
Pune: Residents of NIBM Road, Wanowrie, Kondhwa and nearby areas have said the muddy water problem persisting since mid-July continues to disrupt daily life — with no sign of relief.Many households said the water turns brown after spells of heavy rain, making it unsuitable for drinking, cooking, washing vegetables, bathing, washing clothes or cleaning utensils….
Valpoi is the wettest location so far with 2,092.1mm of rainfall, followed by Dharbandora (2,072.5mm) and Sanguem (2,066.6mm) Panaji: Goa has crossed the 60-inch mark in cumulative monsoon rainfall this season, recording an average of 1,516.6mm between June 1 and Aug 7. Despite the milestone, the state continues to face a 30.4% rainfall deficit, having…
For its low-priced packs, Britannia has largely relied on shrinkflation, keeping the retail price unchanged while reducing the quantity in each pack. BENGALURU: Britannia Industries may implement another 1.5-2% price increase next quarter, largely through “shrinkflation” in its Rs 5 and Rs 10 packs, as higher sugar, palm oil and fuel costs continue to weigh…
Australia’s dynamic left-handed batter Travis Head (Agencies Image) Fresh off winning the Allan Border Medal for the second straight year, Australia batter Travis Head has reflected on his evolving role as a Test opener, admitting he does not see himself as a “true opening batter” despite enjoying remarkable success at the top of the order….
‘Film schools and masterclasses can’t give you your voice’_ ‘Chinna Chinna Aasai’ cinematographer Cinematographer Faiz Siddik has come a long way in the Malayalam film industry. His work across different genres has earned him recognition for creating distinct visual worlds.At just 18, Faiz was close to becoming a director of photography for a film. However,…
Whoever thought animals would be able to prevent accidents? According to a recent study published in ‘Current Biology’ the presence of pumas in Washington has decreased the risk of road collisions immensely. Researchers found that the presence of pumas in the Olympic Peninsula area of Washington has changed the behaviour of the local deer population,…
When people think about intimacy, they often picture candlelit dinners, romantic holidays, or heartfelt declarations of love. But emotional intimacy usually grows in much quieter ways. It’s built in everyday moments that don’t look particularly special from the outside. A conversation after a long day, a shared laugh over something silly, or simply feeling understood…
