NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs, directing them to be present in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha as the government is set to take up the contentious FCRA Amendment Bill for discussion.Congress has asked its parliamentarians to remain present in their respective Houses on August 10, 11 and…
Health and family welfare minister Balbir Singh CHANDIGARH: Admissions to Punjab government-run de-addiction centres rose by more than 164 percent in a year, with 25,290 people admitted in 2025 compared with 9,577 in 2024, according to data released by the state government on Monday.The Punjab government said the figures indicate growing public confidence in its…
The Piscean moon combined with Purva Bhadrapada Nakshatra today promotes careful consideration in professional choices. It’s a perfect time to align your work with tangible returns, whether they be educational or financial. Some zodiac signs should be cautious of misplaced priorities and overly harsh self-assessments, while others might find fortune through their intuition and wise…
US resumes diversity visa lottery after months-long pause. In a major relief for thousands of immigrants hoping to move to the US through the Diversity Visa programme, the State Department has resumed issuing Diversity Immigrant Visas after a court order ended a months-long pause. The State Department confirmed that it resumed Diversity Visa issuance on…
Janmashtami 2026 celebrates Lord Krishna and his Bhagavad Gita teachings. Focusing on actions and duty over outcomes brings inner peace. This philosophy helps manage success, failure, and periods of waiting. Krishna’s message encourages sincere effort and truthful, purposeful work. The outcome need not hold your peace hostage, offering higher freedom. Janmashtami 2026 is a celebration…
The makers unveiled actor Siddharth Bodke‘s first look from Hansal Mehta‘s upcoming series ‘Scam 2010’ on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Backed by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, the show is currently under production and will soon premiere on OTT. Hansal Mehta returns for the third instalment of the franchise Hansal Mehta helms the third instalment…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine whether the law excluding non-consensual sexual intercourse by a husband against his wife from the definition of rape can withstand constitutional scrutiny. The court is hearing challenges to the marital rape exception under both the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).The…
Filmmaker Karishma Kohli was visibly heartbroken as she attended her father, veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli‘s funeral in Mumbai on Wednesday (August 26). Emotional visuals from the last rites have emerged, capturing Karishma helping carry her father’s mortal remains as she paid her final respects. Karishma Kohli devastated at father’s funeral Karishma, herself a film director,…
Sagittarius Weekly Horoscope, 3rd August – 9th August 2026: Optimism and discipline bring rewarding opportunities (AI Image) The good news is like sunshine through a curtain that is half-open. The Moon and Jupiter are the two planets that bring happiness. Moon and Jupiter are supportive of happiness through study, children as well as romance thus…
NEW DELHI: Deceased gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed’s son Abaan was killed on Thursday after his speeding car collided with a divider in Jhansi.His friend Sonu also died in the accident, Jhansi SSP BBGTS Murthy confirmed. According to police, all five occupants were travelling in a Hyundai Creta from Prayagraj towards Jhansi when the vehicle crashed.According to…
