Lanka vote to elect prez among 38 contenders

In the first election to be held after the unprecedented economic collapse in 2022 and the people's protest movement, Aragalaya, Sri Lankans will on Saturday exercise their franchise to elect the island's ninth president.

CBI rapped for allegations against judges in Bengal post-poll violence case

THE Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the CBI for \"casting aspersions\" on the Bengal judiciary, after hearing the probe agency's petition seeking a direction to transfer cases related to the 2021 post-poll violence in Bengal to another state.

At Vaishno Devi, BJP battles multiple candidates, feud to avoid Ayodhya redux

AFTER a shock defeat from Ayodhya, the heart of Hindutva politics, in the parliamentary polls a few months back, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi (SMVD) Assembly seat in J&K's Reasi district has assumed additional significance for the BJP.

Thaw in offing? India, China not competitors but cooperators: Envoy

IN line with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent statements in Geneva that nearly 75% issues between India and China have been resolved barring the border dispute, China's envoy to India said the two Asian giants are not competitors but coordinators.

Shah asks Maoists to lay down arms

UNION Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday appealed to the Left-Wing-Extremists (LWE) to abjure violence by laying down arms, surrender before law and join the mainstream like the insurgents in the northeastern region of the country.

THE WEALTH OF DATA ON WHAT INDIANS CONSUME

THERE is a celebrated sherlock Holmes quote: “it is a capital mistake to theorise before one has data.

NAME CHANGERS MAY NOT BE GAME CHANGERS

COLONIALISM is something we need to live with—at least in memory.

Police detain seven youths who harassed Army officer, fiancee

FIVE days the after the brutal assault on the Army officer and his fiancée in police custody, seven youths were detained for allegedly misbehaving and manhandling the couple on September 15 night.

Devi Awards will honour trailblazing women from Odisha

FROM a crusader for gender justice to a culture advocate; a folk art revivalist to an untiring environmental champion, the Devi Awards is back to celebrate trailblazing women from Odisha.

Many Indias in Odisha Literary Festival

12th edition of the festival in Odisha will host 34 speakers, spread across 23 sessions over 2 days, beginning today

Final list: Out of 87 nominations, 66 candidates withdraw their names

UNLIKE last year when over 40% of DUSU poll candidates were from the Buddhist Studies Centre, this year it is a mixed batch of candidates from the Law department, different DU Colleges, south campus etc.

NSUI, ABVP reveal panels, manifestos to be released today

THE NSUI on Friday announced its candidates for the forthcoming DUSU polls scheduled for September 27.

Crumbling Town Hall awaits restoration

The municipal corporation recently held an inspection of the premises, which has been lying vacant since 2012

District judge's courtroom conduct invites HC action

THE Delhi High Court has decided to withdraw judicial responsibilities from District Judge Aman Pratap Singh, citing concerns over professional conduct and performance.

Trio disguised as family to smuggle drugs from Odisha caught: Police

THREE people-a 45-year-old woman, a man in his twenties, a teen girl, and trolley bags-a perfect camouflage of a happygo family on vacation.

No relief to Maliwal in DCW jobs case

THE Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, challenging the framing of charges against her under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Atishi to take oath today in low-key ceremony

Alleges opposition BJP is conspiring to hike electricity bill through L-G; AAP looting people in guise of surcharge, counters BJP

'Without AAP support, govt can't be formed in Haryana'

AAM Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Friday that his party's support would be needed to form the next government in Haryana.

'AAP-led govt won't be able to stop Ayushman Bharat implementation'

THE extended Ayushman Bharat Yojna for septuagenarian and above will be available for the Delhi residents, claimed BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on Friday.

Encounter breaks out in Reasi ahead of 2nd phase poll

A gunfight erupted on Friday between terrorists and security forces in Reasi district of Jammu, which is going to vote in the second phase of the Assembly polls on September 25.

HC strikes down govt rules to set up fact checker

Says they are unconstitutional and can have a chilling effect on freedom of expression

Maha BJP will hit century: Fadnavis

MAHARASHTRA Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday expressed confidence in the BJP winning 100 seats on its own in the forthcoming assembly elections in November.

Haryana Cong campaign picks pace. But where is Kumari Selja?

LOCKED in a tough electoral battle with the ruling BJP in Haryana, the Congress suddenly finds itself ill-at-ease: the party hasn't been able to figure out what exactly is bothering Kumari Selja, AICC general secretary.

TTD head backs Naidu; Jagan raps laddu politics

THE controversy surrounding the famous Tirupati laddu's quality deepened on Friday with Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer Shyamala Rao confirming that adulterated ghee was supplied by AR Dairy Food Pvt Ltd, a Tamil Nadu-based firm, adding action has been taken to blacklist it.

MAKING INDIANS GO FUYOH!

Malaysian Internet sensation, Nigel Ng, on why he plays Uncle Roger and the secret sauce that makes his jokes and recipes a hit. TMS speaks to the popular comedian about his upcoming debut show in India, in Delhi.

Laughter therapy eases dry eyes

WE'VE all heard people shouting \"Ho, Ho, Ha, Ha, Ha\" in parks, and when we follow the sounds, we often disW cover it's part of a laughter exercise.

pions League: Manchester City and Inter draw on goal-shy day

WHERE did all the goals go? The 0-0 draws between Manchester City and Inter Milan in their rematch of the 2023 final, after Bologna and Shakhtar Donetsk also could not find a goal, capped an untypically goal-shy evening for the Champions League on Wednesday.

A CENTURY TO REMEMBER

Tamil Nadu all-rounder Ashwin, with the support of Jadeja, rescues India on o RAVICHANDRAN Ashwin is the epitome of success.

Mahmud lone bright spot on otherwise tough day

IN the lead up to the first Test between India and Bangladesh, the buzz was about the two fast bowlers the visiting team had brought to the shores-Nahid Rana and Hasan Mahmud.

Chhetri guides Bengaluru FC to second win

BENGALURU FC eased past Hyderabad FC 3-0 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Thursday, securing their second consecutive win in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.