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…
KOLKATA: The family of celebrated painter Nandalal Bose’s grandson voted Thursday in Santiniketan, but only after two to three attempts despite a tribunal clearing their names following SC intervention, exemplifying the hurdles that citizens had to cross to exercise their rights.Suprabuddha Sen (88) and his wife Deepa Sen (82) were initially made to leave the…
Wanindu Hasaranga (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have made a key change to their squad for IPL 2026 by bringing in South African all-rounder George Linde as a replacement for Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga. Hasaranga, aged 28, has been ruled out of the tournament due to a hamstring injury he suffered during…
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem has warned that governments and regulators must act quickly to address the cybersecurity risks posed by the powerful new artificial intelligence systems such as Anthropic’s Mythos. According to a report by The Globe and Mail, speaking after the spring meeting of International Monetary Fund and World Bank in Washington,…
Congressmen Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) and Max Miller (R-Ohio) re-introduced their Digital Asset Protection, Accountability, Regulation, Innovation, Taxation and Yields (PARITY) Act late last month, seeking to update how the U.S. addresses crypto and taxes. Congress is going to address taxes (in general) in the coming months, and crypto may end up part of this. It’s…
With five wins in six matches, Punjab Kings are at the top of the IPL 2026 points table. They are also the only unbeaten side so far in the competition. Last year as well, Punjab were highly consistent and qualified for the summit clash, but ended up suffering a defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Source…
Mumbai Indians' star batter and former captain Rohit Sharma seems set to miss the game against Punjab Kings today in IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He didn't train much on the eve of the game after walking off retired hurt against RCB due to a hamstring injury. Even though the scans haven't…
The two Canadian pilots who died in Sunday’s runway collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York were young, ambitious men at the start of their careers who each had pursued their yearslong dream of flying. Capt. Antoine Forrest and First Officer Mackenzie Gunther were operating the Air Canada jet that was landing at New York’s…
At most events, ambassadors are seen.At the Times Internet Half Marathon, they were felt.They were not merely promoting the run from the sidelines or sharing countless posts – they were out on the course, matching strides for strides with participants, turning representation into action – and that’s what truly defines the event. Where influence met…
Soon after the meeting of the Opposition, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the Opposition parties are not against women's reservation, but oppose the way government is bringing bills. He said it is politically motivated. Source link