India could unlock massive fiscal savings amounting to nearly ₹7 lakh crore if elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies are held simultaneously, according to the chairperson of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposal for simultaneous elections. The assertion has reignited national debate over the feasibility, benefits, and constitutional implications of conducting...
The exclusion of India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant from the national ODI squad has intensified discussions around the team’s evolving selection philosophy, which is increasingly centered on consistency, current form, and defined roles within the playing XI. Pant, known for his explosive batting style and ability to change the course of a match in a short...
Rhea Chakraborty has announced that she is stepping away from social media for a while, sharing a deeply personal note about feeling emotionally overwhelmed and disconnected from herself due to constant online engagement. The actor expressed that the pressure of staying active in the digital space, along with endless scrolling and the need to...
A chilling murder case involving an MBBS student in Punjab’s Patiala has taken a dramatic turn after police booked the victim’s childhood friend as the prime accused. The shocking development emerged following an intensive investigation that uncovered crucial evidence linking the suspect to the crime. According to investigators, the accused and the victim had shared...
At least 22 people have lost their lives while 20 others remain missing after relentless heavy rainfall triggered devastating floods and landslides across several regions of China. Rescue teams continue large-scale emergency operations amid fears that the death toll could rise further as authorities struggle to access remote and severely affected areas. The extreme weather...
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has obtained custody of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in connection with an alleged ₹70 crore money laundering case, intensifying a major financial crime investigation that has drawn attention across Maharashtra. A special court granted the central agency custody of Kharat until May 26, allowing investigators additional time to probe suspected illegal...
The political debate over India’s approach toward China intensified on Tuesday after the Congress party launched a sharp attack on the Union government, accusing it of following a policy of “calibrated capitulation” in its dealings with Beijing. The opposition party alleged that the Centre’s recent diplomatic engagements and public messaging reflected weakness rather than strategic...
Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple locations in southern Lebanon killed at least 19 people, including women and children, intensifying fears that the fragile ceasefire arrangement between Israel and Hezbollah is rapidly deteriorating. The deadly attacks marked one of the most severe escalations in recent weeks and added further uncertainty to ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at stabilizing...
A large-scale shutdown of medical stores across Tamil Nadu disrupted access to medicines on Wednesday as thousands of pharmacies joined a nationwide strike called by chemists’ associations against online pharmacy operations and alleged unfair pricing practices by corporate platforms. According to industry estimates, nearly 40,000 medical shops across the state remained closed as part of...
Meta Platforms has initiated one of its largest workforce restructuring exercises in recent years, laying off nearly 8,000 employees worldwide as the company intensifies its focus on artificial intelligence and operational efficiency. The move reflects the growing transformation within the global technology industry, where companies are increasingly reallocating resources toward AI infrastructure, automation, and advanced...