NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha, already deadlocked over Rahul Gandhi’s insistence on referring to an unpublished book, was plunged into deeper impasse on Wednesday as BJP MP Nishikant Dubey turned to a pile of books with uncharitable references to members of the Nehru-Gandhi family to “expose” Congress.PM Modi’s reply to the motion of thanks on the…
A Danish war veteran who lost both his legs while fighting alongside US forces in Afghanistan has spoken of his anger and sense of betrayal after US President Donald Trump recently said America had “never needed” its Nato allies.Martin Aalholm, who was badly injured by an improvised explosive device (IED) blast while serving in Helmand…
Dakshin Kamrup College hosts memorial lecture on correct use of Assamese language The first Gajendra Nath Thakuria Memorial Annual Lecture, organised by the Teachers Unit of Dakshin Kamrup College, Mirza, on “Amar Bhashtu xuddho koi kou aru Likhu Ahok (Let’s talk and write our language correctly)”, was held on Wednesday. The lecture was delivered by…
Ever imagined if it’s possible to run across the Himalayas? It’s challenging and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. And doing it continuously, across five of the region’s highest mountain passes, with thin air, unpredictable weather, and relentless climbs, is something very few endurance athletes will attempt. Good news is in 2023, Indian ultra-distance runner…
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Mark Ruffalo has addressed the viral online claim that he has been fired by Disney and will not be returning as the Hulk in the upcoming MCU film, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.The actor, who has been making waves online for being vocal about his criticism and protesting against US President Donald Trump’s policies and ICE raids, was…
MUMBAI: The rupee slipped 17 paise to close at 90.44 against the dollar on Wednesday, retreating after a sharp 124-paise surge in the previous session that followed news of a trade deal being finalised between India and US.Dealers said the rally lost momentum as the market failed to see follow-through demand, particularly from foreign institutional…
Election Commission and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee locked horns over the legality of engaging micro-observers by the poll panel for SIR work, the issue of spelling errors in names leading to categorisation of voters under ‘logical discrepancy’ and issuance of notices to them, and the “hurried manner” of scrutiny of voters’ identity.Mamata alleged EC was…
An American woman is facing legal trouble after rescuing a dog abandoned during a recent snowstorm. Dason Garner, a veterinary technician and groomer, took in a labradoodle she saw being dumped on a porch through a Ring doorbell video, but deputies say she did not follow proper procedures.Garner was charged with keeping a stray animal,…
Shraddha Kapoor and her family have faced public scrutiny more than once, and in a recent interview, her aunt Tejaswini Kolhapure opened up about one of the most difficult phases they went through. Speaking about the drug bust case that led to Siddhanth Kapoor’s arrest, Tejaswini said the incident deeply affected the family, especially Shraddha….
