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Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday, trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-United States trade deal framework, calling him “compromised” and alleging pressure that the former is “under pressure”.Addressing Congress’ Kisan Mahachaupal in Bhopal, Gandhi challenged PM Modi to cancel the deal after the US Supreme Court ruled against Trump tariffs. Repeating the “sold India” allegations against the Prime Minister, he accused the Centre of providing the data of Indians to the US.Rahul Gandhi said, “The trade agreement with the United States was stalled for four months because it involved agriculture and agricultural…

Bengaluru’s municipal body, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), uncovered property tax evasion worth ₹318 crore across 13,600 properties in the second round of its technology-driven revision exercise. This brings the total recovery notices across two rounds to ₹688 crore, covering about 23,600 properties, Munish Moudgil, Special Commissioner (Revenue), GBA, said in a statement.In a second tech-led revision drive, Bengaluru’s Greater Bengaluru Authority detected ₹318 crore in property tax evasion across 13,600 properties, taking total notices to ₹688 crore covering 23,600 properties, officials said. (Picure for respresentational purposes only) (ChatGPT )The exercise, led by GBA’s IT wing in collaboration with the National…

The Uttarakhand civil aviation department has proposed a plan to strengthen disaster response infrastructure by developing helipads at the portals of key mountain tunnels across the state.Apart from that, several major tunnels are being excavated through geologically sensitive zones. (ANI representative file photo)Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority (UCADA) CEO Ashish Chauhan said air services play a crucial role in disaster management.“Road routes in mountainous areas are often blocked or time-consuming. In such situations, helicopter services can be a most effective means of delivering rapid relief. With this in mind, the department plans to develop helipads at the tunnel portals,” he…

London never ceases to surprise. No matter how often I return, the city has a way of revealing something new — sometimes loudly, making a statement, and sometimes quietly, like an overlooked footnote. On my most recent visit, that discovery, by happenstance, was in the most unexpected place: Westminster Abbey.Westminster Abbey has hosted coronations since 1066 and is home to the graves of monarchs, statesmen, scientists, and of course, great writers. (Courtesy Westminster Abbey)One of the most visited historic sites in the city, Westminster Abbey lures people in droves, most of them gravitating towards the nave, the Gothic stonework, and…

India’s semifinal hopes in the T20 World Cup 2026 now depend not just on winning, but on winning big. After cruising through the group stage unbeaten — including a statement victory over Pakistan — India suffered a major setback in the Super 8s. A crushing 76-run defeat to South Africa has left Suryakumar Yadav’s men under pressure in Group 1. With a net run rate of -3.800, India are well behind West Indies (+5.350) and South Africa (+3.800).For India, two wins alone may not guarantee qualification. Given their poor NRR, they need emphatic victories to stay in control of their…

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had a witty take on Kerala’s name change on Tuesday, asking what happens now to the terms “Keralite” and “Keralan” for the “denizens” of the new “Keralam”. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal for altering the name of Kerala to Keralam.After approval of the Union Cabinet, the president of India will refer a Bill, namely the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the State Legislative Assembly of Kerala for expressing its views under the proviso to Article 3 of the Constitution of India.After receipt of the…

New Delhi: The Association of Healthcare Providers (AHPI) has called for regulatory reforms and structured public–private engagement frameworks to strengthen the private sector’s contribution to Universal Health Coverage (UHC), noting that private providers already account for over 55 per cent of hospitalisations and nearly two-thirds of treated ailments in the country.The recommendations were made during a high-level round table on “Regulatory Reforms Enabling Private Sector in Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)”, organised by AHPI in association with Trehan Group and Double Helical Magazine in Gurugram.Citing data from the National Health Accounts 2021–22, participants highlighted that private general hospitals account for…

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow has concluded its final placement. The IIM Lucknow Placement 2026 was held for its 40th batch of the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) and the 21st batch of the Post Graduate Programme in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM).IIM Lucknow Placement 2026: 559 students bag offers, 1 crore highest CTC offeredThis year a total of 580+ job offers were made to 559 students. The students were offered variety of roles including Consulting, Finance, General Management, Product Management, Sales & Marketing, Operations & Retail, and E-Commerce.As per the press statement issued by the Institute, renowned legacy recruiters such as Accenture,…

Ayushmann Khurrana congratulated director Lakshmipriya Devi and the ‘Boong’ team for their historic BAFTA win for Best Children’s & Family Film. “Always special to see authentic stories find global recognition,” he wrote. PM Modi also praised the Manipuri film’s success for Manipur and Indian cinema. The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) turned into a proud occasion for India when the Manipuri-language movie ‘Boong’ bagged the award for Best Children’s & Family Film on February 22. The victory drew warm wishes from across the film fraternity, with actor Ayushmann Khurrana leading the applause as he shared an affectionate message for…

Last Updated:February 24, 2026, 12:33 ISTThe project is being developed after an agreement between the Andhra Pradesh government and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, signed in October 2024.The facility will be run by 40 people. (Photo Credit: X)The Tirumala temple town is getting ready for a major upgrade in how food is tested and checked. The Andhra Pradesh government has announced that a new, high-tech food laboratory will soon begin work there. The focus is to make sure that the prasadam served to devotees meets strict safety and quality standards.State Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav shared…