For nearly seven decades, Congress govts retained executive control over appointment of CEC It is said that often truth is the first casualty of war. This is increasingly becoming true of political contests as well, where post-truth politics is emerging as an important dimension of public discourse.In the post-truth scenario, false propaganda, distorted narratives, and…
Amit Shah takes on Rahul over polls, Kejriwal over Yamuna and Punjab drugs NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday hit out at leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his allegations of “vote chori” and “collusion” between the Election Commission and the BJP, accusing the Congress of using the…
Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ is continuing its run at the box office as it moves further into its third week. While the film has seen a steady slowdown in daily collections, it continues to draw audiences across several centres. With the movie nearing the end of its theatrical journey, the focus is now on its…
Congress stages protest against CEC in Ahmedabad NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday said the “chorus of voices” against what it called the “capture of the electoral system” was growing louder, and asserted that citizens would no longer tolerate “vote chori” in any form.Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh made the remarks while citing…
Bedfordshire farm was saved through public donations after a successful £1.5m crowdfunding campaign An English farmer who stopped intensive wheat farming in 1988 has unintentionally helped create one of central England’s largest young woodland nature reserves, reports the Guardian. Strawberry Hill, a 377-acre site near Knotting in Bedfordshire, has now been permanently protected after the…
Numerology offers a way to understand the themes of each personal year in a nine-year cycle. Individuals can calculate their personal year for 2027, which emphasizes cooperation and patience. Each personal year has distinct themes and influences, from new beginnings to self-reflection. It is important to approach these years with awareness of their characteristics. Understanding…
Shehzad Poonawalla resubmits resignation NEW DELHI: BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla has once again submitted his resignation from all party posts, urging the party to accept it after his earlier resignation was rejected.In a post on X, Poonawalla said he had “once again submitted” his resignation letter to BJP president Nitin Nabin and requested that it…
UN-backed map must depict India’s territory accurately: Govt NEW DELHI: After endorsing a UN General Assembly resolution on equal-area world map, the govt warned Sunday that the proposed new map must depict India’s sovereign territory, including the Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, in accordance with India’s official map and any inaccurate or…
Actress Nayanthara and director Vignesh Shivan are one of the most loved couples in South Indian cinema. Working together on sets, their love story began on the sets of the 2015 film ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan,’ where Nayanthara played the lead and Vignesh was at the director’s seat. Where did they meet? The two met while…
The week opens on a slightly uneven note, Aries. The early days may feel like walking with a pebble in your shoe—nothing disastrous, but enough to make you irritable if you don’t slow down. Expenses can rise without much warning, and one or two outcomes may not match your expectations. Don’t let that bruise your…
