As Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar formally took charge as the NCP national president Thursday, succeeding her late husband Ajit Pawar, the writing was on the wall – that the NCP and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) factions are unlikely to reconcile their differences and make a decisive move towards their merger. By asserting…
Before approving a home loan, banks and other financial institutions conduct a property valuation and ensure that the property title is clear. They check if the property has all the necessary clearances. If a property has any legal issues, they do not approve the loan. Home loans are a significant financial alternative, which has helped…
Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh was seen arriving at Kolkata airport on Saturday morning, just hours after performing the last rites of his father. He has joined the Indian team ahead of their must-win World Cup T20 clash against the West Indies on Sunday.Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh,…
Customers planning to visit bank branches in March 2026 should check holiday schedules beforehand to avoid any inconvenience. Banks in India observe a mix of national and state-specific holidays, so closure dates may vary depending on the region. Several banks will be closed this month for festivals and state observances. In addition, branches will remain…
Emotional intelligence isn’t accidental — it’s rooted in timeless psychological laws and behavioural principles. From the Attitude Principle to Parkinson’s Law, from the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy to the Pareto Principle, history has quietly mapped how humans think, react, succeed, and sabotage themselves. Emotionally intelligent people may never name these theories aloud, but they practice them instinctively….
Mohsin Naqvi and Salman Ali Agha (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Salman Ali Agha is set to be removed as captain of the Pakistan T20 team, regardless of how the side performs in the ongoing T20 World Cup, while some senior players might have played their last matches for the national side during this tournament,…
As March begins, investors and traders in India’s equities market are advised to carefully plan their schedules around the upcoming public holidays. Trading on the equities segment takes place on all weekdays, with the exception of Saturdays, Sundays, and those holidays that have been officially declared in advance by the Exchange. Being aware of these…
With the Election Commission set to publish the final electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal Saturday, lakhs of electors who had earlier been cleared by the statutory authority, the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs), are now again facing the possibility of being cut from the rolls because Supreme Court-appointed judicial officers…
Ancient history often feels distant and abstract, reduced to fossil fragments and textbook timelines. Yet every so often, a scientific discovery makes the past feel unexpectedly personal. A new Neanderthal DNA study has done just that. Researchers analysing ancient genomes now suggest there may have been a clear partner preference when modern humans and Neanderthals…
Jammu & Kashmir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after their final against Karnataka ended in a draw on Saturday. They were declared champions because of a massive first-innings lead, which proved decisive in the summit clash.In terms of prize money, the BCCI had increased…