NEW DELHI: Framing a unique standard operating procedure, Supreme Court has directed that if a poor person, arrested for an offence and lodged in jail pending trial, is unable to furnish monetary surety for bail, government concerned through district legal services authority will provide it to ensure release, reports Dhananjay Mahapatra. The new SOP was…
The Obama Presidential Center, being built in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park, is expected to open next year as a major centre for culture, community, and civic engagement. Spanning 19 acres, it aims to welcome visitors from around the world while serving as a space for local residents to learn, connect, and be inspired.Former President Barack…
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after several days of deadly cross-border clashes, Qatar’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. The announcement came after at least 10 people were killed in Pakistani airstrikes that followed an earlier truce. “During the negotiations, the two sides agreed to an immediate ceasefire and the establishment of…
Today reminds you to stop performing and just be real. You may feel the pressure to show up as your best version, always organized, always calm. But true strength comes from accepting your mood as it is. You do not need to wear perfection as protection. Show up as you are, tired or strong, uncertain…
Former Maoists watch TV at the police centre JAGDALPUR: They couldn’t sleep. Not under the roof, not on the mattresses, not with the hum of ceiling fans or the whir of traffic. For 210 former Maoists who surrendered on Friday in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar after decades in the jungle, the first night of peace was sleepless.Used…
Are you planning to get a pet dog at home? Well, then there are a few things one should consider before getting a pet home. These key things include: space, time, money, your lifestyle, etc; this will help you choose the right pet dog breed for yourself and your family. Choosing the right dog breed…
NEW DELHI: The government’s in-principle go ahead to setting up of an apex federal agency for planning and monitoring of all modes of surface transport, railways, shipping, civil aviation and mass transit at national level, and logistics sector is set to bring a paradigm shift in the country’s infrastructure planning and accelerated development. The new…
Image used for representative purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 40 paise to 87.68 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (October 16, 2025), primarily driven by central bank intervention, a softer dollar index. Forex traders said other supportive factors like positive domestic equities, lower crude oil prices and renewed…
SRINAGAR: Authorities stopped Saturday a silent march called by Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in Leh but allowed it to proceed in Kargil, amid heavy security deployment and a regionwide internet shutdown. The march was planned to mourn four people killed in alleged police firing during the September 24 protests demanding…
NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Saturday announced its second list of candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, fielding nominees for Narkatiaganj, Kishanganj, Kasba, Purnia, and Gaya Town constituencies. Shaswat Kedar Pandey will contest from Narkatiaganj, while Qamrul Hoda has been fielded from Kishanganj. Irfan Alam, Jitender Yadav, and Mohan Shrivasta will represent the…
