NEW DELHI: On this day in 1988, India lowered the voting age from 21 to 18, expanding voter participation and strengthening universal adult franchise in the world’s largest democracy. The 61st Constitutional Amendment, enacted under Article 326, brought millions of young citizens into the democratic process.Introduced by the government led by the then Prime Minister…
Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: West Bengal leader of the opposition Suvendu Adhikari on Monday sent a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, dismissing CM Mamata Banerjee‘s “desperate lies” about the SIR exercise and her latest request to the Election Commission to halt it. The BJP leader said her concerns were…
MUMBAI: The escalating war in West Asia took a heavy toll on investors on Dalal Street as stocks crashed on Monday that left them poorer by Rs 6.6 lakh crore. With the war between the US-Israel and Iran elevating geopolitical risks, the sensex closed 1,048 points (1.3%) lower at 80,239 points, a closing level not…
Coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged Brazil fans not to get carried away after the team’s 3-0 win over Scotland in the FIFA World Cup, a match that also marked the return of Neymar and another strong performance from Vinícius Júnior.After opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Morocco, Brazil have followed it up with…
Elina Svitolina of Ukraine (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara) MELBOURNE: Melbourne Park was on fire on Tuesday. The mercury climbed to 45 degrees, the hottest day at the Australian Open since 2009, and just when it seemed nothing else could scorch the grounds that run alongside the gently flowing Yarra, Elina Svitolina did. Playing big and fearless,…
Gujarat opens RTE admission process with revised rules and shift selection option Gujarat RTE admissions 2026: Online applications for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Gujarat commenced on April 4, 2026, opening access to Class 1 seats in private schools for children from economically weaker and middle-income families. The application window will…
SRINAGAR: Kashmir politicians across parties met Iranian ambassador Mohammad Fathali in New Delhi on Monday, expressing grief at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing and calling US-Israel attacks “barbaric”.The meeting followed widespread protests in Kashmir last week over Khamenei’s murder in the attacks. “The people of Kashmir stand with the courageous and resilient people of Iran,” PDP…
England captain Ben Stokes with Joe Root, Mark Wood and Harry Brook (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England has made a crucial change to their Test cricket lineup, bringing in Will Jacks to replace the injured Mark Wood for the second Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba. The England Cricket Board announced the modification…
Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal honoured with IIT Delhi exhibition hall NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi on Monday inaugurated an exhibition hall named after its alumnus and Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal, recognising his contributions to the institute. The exhibition hall, located on the ground floor of the institute’s main administrative building, has long…
UCO Bank recruitment 2026 UCO Bank has announced a large recruitment drive for the year 2026, with 173 officer vacancies. Candidates who are interested in the posts must apply online today, February 2, 2026, as it is the last date for application and payment of fees. The bank has specified the eligibility criteria, age limit,…
