India and the United States might just be a month away from finalising a trade deal! The two sides entered fresh rounds of negotiations after Washington held high-level trade discussions in New Delhi on Tuesday aimed at revisiting and recalibrating the proposed bilateral agreement, following recent changes in US tariff policy that disrupted the earlier…
National security information leak Pune: A special court on Thursday framed charges for offences under the Official Secrets Act against a senior DRDO scientist, almost three years after the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) filed a chargesheet against him on June 30, 2023, in an alleged honey trap and spying case.The development paves the way for commencement…
The incident occurred in Behala Kolkata: A 46-year-old animal rights activist from Harisabha area in Behala has lodged a complaint of harassment, online defamation and physical stalking against a neighbour, who allegedly enjoys political clout. The neighbour, she said, did a Facebook Live, saying she received “cut money” of Rs 3.5 lakh through the local…
Due to prolonged dry weather and a delay in the arrival of the monsoon, farmers in Taleigao were seen watering paddy saplings to prevent the young crops from drying out Panaji: Farmers across Goa are grappling with uncertainty as an extended break in monsoon rainfall has left agricultural fields parched at a crucial stage of…
Ahmedabad: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has been leasing out thousands of prime commercial properties across the city for a paltry Rs 100 to Rs 500 a month. Hamstrung by a severe staff shortage, the civic body is now launching a digital overhaul and taking up a few properties for redevelopment.An extensive audit reveals the…
An unexpected conversation at a Coast Guard unit in Seattle set Senior Chief Petty Officer Thomas Hansen on a path that would eventually lead to a historic achievement. After years spent repairing navigation buoys, restoring maritime aids and carrying out underwater missions from Massachusetts to Antarctica, Hansen has become the first member of the US…
The 468-m bridge over Balsaon river at Dudhia, connecting Siliguri with Mirik, was washed away on Friday after a surge in the water level triggered by heavy rain Darjeeling: Incessant rain in Darjeeling district triggered landslides and flash floods on Friday, snapping a key road link between the hills and the plains, disrupting transport and…
Speculation over Starmer’s future intensified over the weekend after Burnham’s decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure over his future after Labour rival Andy Burnham secured a parliamentary seat, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge.Speculation over Starmer’s future intensified over the weekend after Burnham’s decisive…
Years before fashion reels and nostalgia-driven content became the norm, Karisma Kapoor was influencing style choices through her films. Her colourful outfits, statement hairstyles and trendsetting looks in films such as ‘Coolie No. 1′, ‘Hero No. 1’, ‘Judwaa’ and ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ became hugely popular among audiences in the 1990s. Today, those same fashion…
Mumbai: Students across Mumbai appeared for the NEET re-examination amid heavy security deployment and tight monitoring at centres on Sunday. For a majority of students, physics was the toughest and lengthiest section, with many categorising the overall paper as ‘moderate’ to ‘difficult’.Unlike the May 3 examination, students found the re-test more challenging and requiring more…
