Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor is contesting his first election. Counting of votes for the Bankipur assembly by-election in Patna began on Monday, August 3, 2026. As of now, Kishor’s lead has widened to 14,953 votes over Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Neeraj Kumar Sinha after 25 rounds of counting, with 50,976 votes…
England captain Joe Root has said there will be no team curfew during next week’s three-Test series against Pakistan, saying players should be trusted to make responsible decisions away from the field.Root, 35, spoke as England’s dressing-room culture continues to face scrutiny following a series of off-field incidents over the past year during the tenure…
The RBI has recently floated a tender to procure material for polymer banknotes. Soon you may be using plastic or polymer currency notes! The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to print an initial batch of 2 billion polymer banknotes for field trials, the government informed Parliament on Monday.The RBI has recently…
Karthi and SJ Suryah made a spiritual visit to the famous Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple, drawing the attention of fans and devotees present at the temple. Actress Ashika Ranganath also accompanied the two actors during the visit. The trio offered prayers at the revered temple, one of the six sacred abodes of Lord Murugan. As…
There’s a bright, usable energy in the day, Cancer. You wake with more heart than usual, and that matters. The Moon supports your daily rhythm, while Jupiter adds faith, so confidence rises in a natural way.You may move through tasks with real enthusiasm, not forced motivation. That’s rare enough to enjoy. A family function, community…
Big dogs are often assumed to be difficult or risky around children, but many giant breeds are known for their calm, patient and affectionate nature. Often called “gentle giants,” these dogs can be wonderful family companions and may be remarkably tolerant of the energetic behaviour of young children. However, their size also comes with certain…
Meiji Seika, SII tie up to bring Japanese Encephalitis vaccine to India; Medreich eyes expansion TOKYO: Meiji Seika Pharma-owned Medreich Pharma is eyeing inorganic growth and more generics supply from India, while the parent has tied up with Serum Institute of India (SII) to launch Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in the country.“SII will take the required…
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey KOLKATA: Hockey India’s true colours are showing. The controversy surrounding the Indian teams’ change in jersey colour deepened on Friday, with Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey questioning in a mail to the Executive Board, the manner in which the decision was taken even as executive director, Commander RK Srivastava,…
Govinda BREAKS SILENCE on Sunita Ahuja’s ‘so many affairs’ allegations: ‘Itne pyaar se gali deti hai mujhe aur main khata bhi hu’ Govinda has finally addressed the allegations of extramarital affairs made against him by his wife Sunita Ahuja. He called out her tendency to speak negatively about him in public while also acknowledging her…
India’s Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul (ANI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal’s long wait for a breakthrough in Test cricket has finally turned into a statement innings, and KL Rahul believes the left-hander’s success in Galle is the reward for years of quiet work behind the scenes. Padikkal produced a magnificent 167 in the first Test against…
