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Banihal, August 21: National Conference leader and MLA Banihal Sajjad Shaheen today said the PDP’s alliance with the BJP in 2014 was a historic betrayal of the trust and aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.Addressing a joining function in Banihal, Shaheen said the PDP had sought votes in the name of protecting the political identity, dignity and interests of Jammu and Kashmir, but after the elections chose to enter into an alliance with the BJP despite the fundamental differences between their political positions.“The people had voted for the PDP believing that it would stand as a safeguard against…
For investors looking at India’s REIT market in 2026, the most interesting question may not be what happens to REITs themselves. It may be what happens to the buildings they own.India’s office market is skyrocketing, with leasing hitting record highs in 2026.The answer, at least for India’s office market, is encouraging.India’s office sector is experiencing a remarkable run. According to CBRE India’s India Office Figures Q2 2026, gross leasing reached an all-time quarterly high of 24.6 million sq. ft. during April-June, taking first-half absorption to a record 45.5 million sq. ft. Global Capability Centres, or GCCs, remained a major demand…
Laura Loomer has asserted that the negative narratives regarding President Donald Trump’s executive assistant, Natalie Harp, are being disseminated from within the White House.Laura Loomer has accused White House insiders of leaking negative narratives about Natalie Harp, claiming jealousy drives these attacks. (X)Loomer, a conservative activist and a staunch supporter of Trump, claimed in a social media update that staff members at the White House harbor jealousy towards Harp, who has garnered significant media focus in the past few months.“Make no mistake, the nasty stories you’re seeing about Natalie Harp that are being posted are coming from inside the West…
Kareena Kapoor Khan has sparked speculation online after a recent video sighting fueled rumors that she may be expecting her third child with husband Saif Ali Khan. The clip captures her heading toward her car, flanked by her team, with one member shielding her from photographers using an umbrella at one point. This attempt to block the cameras, combined with what appeared to be a baby bump, has left netizens openly wondering whether she is pregnant.Kareena Kapoor Khan is not expectingAccording to Hindustan Times, Kareena’s team has confirmed that Bebo, already a mother to Taimur and Jeh, is not expecting.…
Shubman Gill walks out to bat at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground in Colombo. (Photo Courtesy: Sahil Malhotra) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: Team India captain Shubman Gill stepped out off the 28th delivery he faced in Galle and followed it up with an early sweep in the second innings. While the connection wasn’t ideal when he looked to go downtown against Prabath Jayasuriya, he misjudged the length a bit while attempting a sweep off the stumps against the same bowler. Not the kind of start he would have liked to the tour, but the twin failures in the series opener…
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New Delhi: Medical devices sector needs to focus on more local value addition and components manufacturing, Department of Pharmaceuticals Secretary Manoj Joshi said on Friday.The government is also open to suggestions from the industry to address issues faced by companies that had made investments under PLI (production linked incentives) scheme for medical devices but could not claim incentives for any reason, in order to encourage local manufacturing in India, Joshi said while addressing CII Global MedTech Summit here.”In the last five-seven years, a lot of imports have shifted to assembly in the country,” he said.Although some of the components are…
AKTULucknow: Engineering students of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) who fail the B.Tech first year and seek re-admission in the 2026-27 academic session will shift to the university’s new A-Series course structure, replacing the earlier B-Series curriculum.AKTU clarified that re-admitted students will follow A-Series not only during the repeated first year but across the remaining duration of their degree programme. Vice-Chancellor Prof JP Pandey said the decision is aimed at bringing re-admitted students under a “uniform and updated academic framework.”A-Series will be implemented from 2026-27 and is positioned as a more flexible, multidisciplinary and skill-oriented structure. Unlike the…
Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki who remains one of the most reputed names in the South India cinema passed away on Friday, August 21. She was 94 years old. As per the updates she breathed her last at 1.59 pm. She had been hospitalised in Chennai after falling ill due to age-related health issues and was receiving intensive medical care.Nadigar Sangam president Nassar confirmed her death. She died at 1.59 pm on Friday. In his statement, Nassar said, “Legendary star Sowcar Janaki (94) passed away. Her mortal remains will be placed at Centoph Road, Teyampet, from 5 PM.”Fans, friends and members…
Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee pared initial gains and settled on a flat note, higher by just 3 paise at 95.71 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Friday (August 21, 2026), as the support from a weak dollar was negated by continued geopolitical tensions.Forex traders said the Indian rupee traded flat to positive on a weak dollar and a positive tone in the domestic markets. However, the rupee pared initial gains as geopolitical tensions continue to simmer.At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.69, then touched an intraday high of…