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New DelhiAugust 24, 2025 03:30 PM IST First published on: Aug 24, 2025 at 03:30 PM IST Share With the Assembly elections in Bihar just a couple of months away, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is in the final stages of seat-sharing negotiations, with sources indicating a near consensus between the BJP and the Janata Dal (United). According to sources, the two key allies are likely to contest an equal number of seats, between 100 and 105 each, out of the 243 total constituencies. The Chirag Paswan-led Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), or LJP (RV), which has been demanding 40…

Nikki Bhati, 28, was hopeful that “good days will come”, while suffering torture by her husband and his family over dowry demands ever since her marriage in 2016 in Greater Noida. Her sister suffered, too, as she was married into the same family in village Sirsa. Vipin Bhati, 28, who allegedly burnt his wife to death in Great Noida’s village Sirsa, during a pilgrimage in a photo from his social media.(Image: Sourced) On Thursday, the torture escalated. Nikki’s six-year-old son recounted: “Meri mumma ke upar kuch dala, fir unko chanta mara, fir lighter se aag laga di (They poured something…

The Israeli army has uprooted 3,000 olive trees, citing security concerns, in the village of al-Mughayyir.

A still from ‘Relay’ | Photo Credit: Bleecker Street From the first scene on the neon-lit streets of New York City where a man is being followed by a hooded figure, to the heart-stopping climax in a warehouse with freight trains shrieking like distraught banshees, Relay, David Mackenzie’s 11th feature film, offers super-smart thrills. Ash (Riz Ahmed) brokers deals between evil corporate houses and scared whistleblowers. Ever conscious of the many digital eyes in the sky, Ash lives in the shadows behind disguises, using an old- fashioned relay messaging service to communicate with his clients.Relay (English)Director: David MackenzieStarring: Riz Ahmed,…

At least 84 heatstroke deaths were recorded across India between February and July this year, a new analysis has found.The report, ‘Struck by Heat: A News Analysis of Heatstroke Deaths in India in 2025’, by non-profit HeatWatch claimed that India’s true heat toll is being masked by diagnostic “blind spots”, weak enforcement of worker protections, and outdated heatwave alerts that fail to reflect the combined impact of temperature and humidity on human health.In comparison, data obtained by PTI under the Right to Information (RTI) Act showed that the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported 7,192 suspected cases of heatstroke…

A painting by Rigoberto Gonzalez, titled Refugees Crossing the Border Wall into South Texas, was singled out by the White House in a list of artworks and exhibitions it found objectionable. Rigoberto A. González hide caption toggle caption Rigoberto A. González The official White House newsletter has posted an article titled “President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian.” It calls out some of the institution’s artwork, exhibitions, programs and online articles that focus on race, slavery, immigration and sexuality. That includes works at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, The National Portrait Gallery, and The National…

Talks of a cease-fire in Ukraine have centered on the Donbas, a valued region for both sides and where most of the fighting is taking place. Michael Schwirtz, a global intelligence correspondent, and Anatoly Kurmanaev, a foreign correspondent covering Russia, break down who the Donbas is important to and why.

A woman allegedly attempted self-immolation within the premises of the Dhenkanal superintendent of police’s office in Odisha, claiming that her complaints of mental harassment by her husband’s cousin were repeatedly ignored, PTI reported. Two sub-inspectors, who had been serving as diary charge officers (DCOs) at the two police stations, were suspended for negligence of duty. (PTI file) She first approached the Town police station in Dhenkanal district, but officers there allegedly directed her to the Sadar police station, citing jurisdictional limitations, a police official told PTI. When she then went to the Sadar police station, the staff allegedly asked her…

UGC Secretary Manish Joshi. Picture: ugc.gov.in The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all higher education institutions to stop offering programmes in healthcare and allied disciplines, including psychology and nutrition through Open and Distance Learning or online mode from the 2025 academic session, according to officials.The ban applies to courses under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021. These include psychology, microbiology, food and nutrition science, biotechnology, clinical nutrition and dietetics.“No higher educational institutions (HEIs) shall be permitted to offer any allied and healthcare programmes covered in NCAHP Act, 2021, including psychology as specialisation under Open…

Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji Solidity at the crease and a sense of dignity remained Cheteshwar Pujara’s special attributes. As the Indian batter announced his retirement from cricket on Sunday, an era has ended. Pujara was all about classical batsmanship marinated in Test whites.In an age of bling, mighty sixes and hyperbole, Pujara was an exception. The old-fashioned batter was eager to grind out attacks, took blows on his body, and often laid the foundation for his more effervescent team-mates like Virat Kohli to prosper. It is a thread that links him to Rahul Dravid. Both…