NEW DELHI: Congress MP and leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Monday vowed that Puducherry will be granted full statehood if his party comes to power. Addressing an election rally at Lawspet, he said, “We are committed to giving full statehood to Puducherry.”Rahul Gandhi alleged that the current Union Territory government does…
Move over, legacy crypto. Circle’s Layer-1 blockchain Arc, built for stablecoin finance and institutional use, will debut with quantum-resistant features designed to survive a future in which traditional blockchains could crumble under quantum attacks. “At mainnet, Arc will introduce a post-quantum signature scheme, giving users a practical design path to create quantum-resistant wallets,” Arc said…
Chhattisgarh High Court sentences Amit Jogi to life imprisonment in the 2003 Ramavatar Jaggi murder case RAIPUR: In a major development in the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi, the Chhattisgarh high court has convicted former MLA Amit Jogi and sentenced him to life imprisonment, overturning his earlier acquittal in the case. A division…
Experts urge parties to tackle poll waste KOLKATA: In poll season, experts have urged political parties to take care of waste. As per a study by the International Society of Waste Management, Air and Water headed by former JU professor and waste management expert Sadhan Ghosh, a projected 15,362 tonnes of solid waste including single-use…
Every year in May, UAE residents look forward to one of the most appealing and relaxing long-weekend opportunities in the country. While Arafah Day and Eid Al Adah arrive as vital religious days for worship they also bring along a long public holiday for the Emiratis. Arafah Day, falls on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah…
Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty’s sci-fi rom-com, ‘Love Insurance Kompany’, is slated for a theatrical release on April 10, 2026. The film, directed by Vignesh Shivan, has secured its digital streaming rights with Amazon Prime Video, with a post-theatrical release expected around mid-May 2026. The movie boasts a unique futuristic storyline and a star-studded cast….
NEW DELHI: CII has released a 20-point plan to help shield Indian companies grappling with the impact of the West Asia crisis, including tax and duty rejig for energy inputs, customs waiver for LNG, and long-term capital gains tax exemption for primary market investment to boost foreign capital inflows.Drawing upon the Covid-era toolkit, the industry…
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will face each other today in the 12th match of the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. They have got off to contrasting starts this season, with the KKR losing both their matches so far, while Shreyas Iyer and his men…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Devdutt Padikkal, right, with Virat Kohli. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have begun their IPL 2026 campaign in commanding fashion, and batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed the tactical shift behind their early success. With two wins in two matches, RCB sit atop the standings, showcasing a refined batting…
Triumph Motorcycles has expanded its India portfolio with the launch of the new Triumph Tracker 400, priced at Rs 2.46 lakh, ex-showroom. While the name suggests a 400cc motorcycle, the new model is actually the first from the brand to use a downsized 350cc engine for the Indian market.The Tracker 400 takes clear inspiration from…