3 min readShimlaMar 5, 2026 01:19 PM IST In a surprise move, the Congress on Thursday declared Kangra District Congress Committee (DCC) president Anurag Sharma as its candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh. Sharma, 47, who is also the president of the Bir-Billing Paragliding Association, will file his nomination on Thursday,…
“Gold and silver prices are expected to remain extremely volatile, with a likely gap-up opening on Monday as the Middle East conflict, involving renewed US and Israeli military action against Iran, continues to weigh heavily on global risk sentiment,” said Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities. He added that escalating…
(Each week, the National Political Bureau of The Indian Express examines a political party and a leader, tracking their moves and explaining why they matter.) Sharad Pawar set the cat among the pigeons on Saturday morning when he said that the process of reunification of the NCP factions – disrupted by his nephew and NCP…
India’s Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has backed Indian opener Abhishek Sharma to bounce back from his poor run of form in the T20 World Cup, saying the young batter just needs to be patient. Abhishek suffered another setback in India’s big match against Pakistan in Colombo, getting…
Alia Bhatt’s newfound enthusiasm for a Taoist parenting book brings a breath of fresh air to modern family dynamics: it’s all about slowing down and nurturing without over-controlling. Balancing her high-profile career, she shows that prioritizing impactful learning and intentional parenting—alongside partner Ranbir Kapoor—can create a rich emotional environment for their family. In between film…
A female bank employee working in HDFC Bank has been killed by her husband in Gurugram on suspicion of extra-marital affair. The husband revealed that he had suspicion on the character of his wife Mehak Kathuria, aged 26 years old. Both were married 5 months ago and Mehak was 2 months pregnant. Mehak was working…
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India has set a minimum net worth of Rs 500 crore for a company to be eligible for acquisition financing with even unlisted companies qualifying for such funding. Through its Amendment Directions, 2026, effective April 1, the central bank expands the credit activities commercial banks may undertake, with acquisition finance at…
It’s a fact that Japan is among the world’s most interesting travel destinations. A number of travellers who have been to Japan, would vouch for it. It’s a nation of ancient traditions where a futuristic and modern world lives in harmony. Beyond iconic temples, and bullet trains, Japan offers some truly unique and unusual sights….
Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha during a practice session ahead of an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Pakistan, at R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: The marquee India vs Pakistan match on February 15 will take place on a used pitch in Colombo, with…
This Himalayan river is known as the ‘Black River of India’; here’s why its water runs dark (Image Source – Wikipedia) In the high Himalayas, water often carries colour with it. Some rivers run pale with glacier melt, others turn brown with monsoon silt. One river in northern India, rising near the eastern slopes of…