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With “dhul and pepa” echoing through the air and the fragrance of “kopou phool” heralding the arrival of spring and Bihu, Assam is also witnessing a parallel rise in political heat, as the state’s electoral battleground begins to intensify.The battle is far from routine. It is a defining contest that could reshape the state’s political…

The Allahabad high court granted anticipatory bail to seer Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari in a case involving allegations of sexual exploitation of minors under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.The relief was granted on Wednesday by justice Jitendra Kumar Sinha, who also directed both the complainant and the…

Liam Livingstone of England during a nets session at Edgbaston on May 24, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo/Getty Images) England Cricket Board’s (ECB) managing director Rob Key has responded to comments made by all-rounder Liam Livingstone, saying the player remains in contention for selection despite his recent criticism of the team management.Livingstone, who has not…

Ram Navami is among the most-awaited and auspicious Hindu festivals celebrated across India. The day celebrates the birth of Lord Ram, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The festival is observed every year on the ninth day (Navami) of Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar. It is a symbol of victory over evil…

As the war between the US-Israel and Iran enters a high-intensity phase, aerial warfare is being dominated by low-cost drone technology. Iran is reportedly deploying thousands of Shahed-136 drones, which are said to cost approximately $20,000 each, to target high-value assets. The ‘popularity’ of drones has revived a take by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt…

In a hospital room in Melbourne, in 1982, a baby arrived who seemed to defy every expectation attached to life itself. Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs, a reality so startling that even the adults around him struggled to imagine what came next. Today, that same boy has grown into one of the…

The Pentagon has ordered about 2,000 soldiers from the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to begin moving to the Middle East, offering President Donald Trump additional military options as he considers a new diplomatic initiative with Iran, two Defence Department officials said Tuesday.The troops are part of the division’s “Immediate Response Force,” a brigade of…

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) Centre on Wednesday said there was no shortage of LPG in the country, and that it was prioritising Piped Natural Gas, adding that it had adequate diesel and petrol supply.“Domestic PNG connections are a top priority for the Government of India, and 100% of them are being…

Meta is preparing for its largest-ever round of layoffs, with employees in wearables and ads told to work from home as cuts loom. Reuters reported the reductions could affect 20% of its nearly 79,000-strong workforce—around 15,800 jobs. The move is driven by Meta’s $600 billion AI infrastructure commitment and a broader push toward leaner, AI-assisted…

Sonia Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s condition is stable and she is under observation, doctors said on Wednesday. The veteran politician was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Tuesday after feeling unwell due to weather change.The hospital further said that examinations were being conducted to check for a possible infection….