NEW DELHI: Talks between Congress and AAP over an alliance in Haryana have hit a deadlock on the number and nature of constituencies to be ceded to Arvind Kejriwal’s outfit, with insiders dubbing prospects of a tie-up as unlikely.Sources in AAP, which always looked keener for the unexpected partnership and had remained hopeful of swinging…
KOLKATA: Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted searches at 11 places, including the residence and farmhouse of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and homes of his relatives and associates, in connection with alleged financial irregularities in the hospital during his tenure. The Central agency also detained Prasun Chatterjee, a data entry operator at…
As protests against RG Kar doctor rape-murder case rage on across Kolkata and other parts of the country, the former Raj Bhavan staffer – who had accused Bengal governor C V Ananda Bose of sexual harassment – reminded everyone about her plea for justice while joining the agitation herself. “I did not find much support…
ALMORA: Underworld don Prakash Pandey, also known as ‘PP’ in the corridors of crime, while serving a life sentence and facing several pending court cases for extortion, robbery and murder, was initiated into ‘monkhood‘ in Uttarakhand’s Almora jail and will now be known as ‘Prakasha Nand Giri’. Jail officials, however, denied any involvement in the…
LONDON: British Sikhs say they will strongly resist a new definition of Islamophobia which they say distorts recorded history and prevents them from discussing the history of their own faith.The Network of Sikh Organisations (NSO), headed by Lord Singh of Wimbledon, has written to UK deputy prime minister Angela Rayner saying it has “serious concerns…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently offered unconventional advice to star batter Babar Azam amid his ongoing struggles with form. In a candid statement on his YouTube channel, Basit urged Babar, 29, to consider marriage, suggesting it could be a transformative step in his life both on and off the field.“I know how…
State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman CS Setty has warned of growing cybersecurity challenges and the need for improved digital literacy in the banking sector. While investments in cybersecurity are on the rise, the availability of professional support for these activities remains limited, posing a significant hurdle for banks as they roll out digital systems.Speaking…
NEW DELHI: Congress released its first list of candidates on Friday for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections on October 5.The list comprising 31 names included wrestler Vinesh Phogat who had joined the party just hours before along with Bajrang Punia. While Phogat was given the party ticket for Haryana polls, Punia was named the working…
WASHINGTON: Indicative of continued enthusiasm for her candidacy despite some polls showing a slowing momentum, Kamala Harris raised $361 million in August for her presidential election campaign, her aides announced on Thursday, boasting of political contributions almost three times the $ 130 million Donald Trump raised in the month. Overall, the Harris campaign has raised…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephonic conversation with India’s newest Paris Paralympics medallists, congratulating them on their achievements. During the call, PM Modi described their victories as the ‘biggest gift to the country’. The conversation included medal winners Harvinder Singh, Kapil Parmar, Pranav Soorma, Sachin Sarjerao Khilari and Dharambir.The PM…
