A delegation of leaders from the ruling BJP on Monday (December 9, 2025) met Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and submitted a memorandum seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the functioning of illegal medicine manufacturing firms in Puducherry. BJP Puducherry president V.P. Ramalingam, in the memorandum, stated that the CB-CID police had recently
India’s upcoming Union Budget 2026 is expected to place trade policy at the heart of its economic strategy. A widening merchandise trade deficit, shrinking exports to key markets, and rising geopolitical pressures are converging to shape what may become one of the most trade-sensitive budgets in recent years. Trade in numbers According to the latest
Odisha LoP and BJD chief Naveen Patnaik returned to the Assembly after eight days, sharply criticising the State government for insufficient budget allocations and prioritising showmanship over genuine public welfare. BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik targeting Odisha govt in a presser Photograph: (OTV) Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik returned to Odisha Assembly
Majhi said Naveen Patnaik doesn’t have the patience to sit in the Assembly even for two minutes, but is able to spend six hours campaigning in Nuapada. Chief Minister Mohan Majhi Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Monday launched a sharp counter against Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, raising questions over his continued absence from the
Published on: Dec 08, 2025 07:25 pm IST A warmth that touched every soul lucky enough to know him: Saira Banu remembers Dharmendra on 90th birthday New Delhi, In a world filled with stars, Dharmendra shone differently and touched everyone with his warmth, veteran actor Saira Banu said while remembering her friend and co-star on
New Delhi, Veteran star Sharmila Tagore says whenever she thinks about Dharmendra, her “birthday twin” and co-star in Hindi cinema classics such as “Satyakam”, “Anupama” and “Chupke Chupke”, what comes her mind is “an unaltered, steady radiance” of someone who carried his fame lightly. To have known him is to have experienced a rare and
Updated on: Dec 08, 2025 06:55 pm IST Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani announced their daughter’s name, Saraayah, via social media, sharing a heartfelt message and a glimpse of the newborn. Kiara Advani stepped out in Mumbai on Monday, marking her first public appearance since giving birth to her daughter, Saraayah Malhotra, nearly six months
Updated on: Dec 08, 2025 07:09 pm IST Pawan Singh has filed a police complaint after receiving threats from Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang regarding his association with Salman Khan. Bhojpuri star Pawan Singh has allegedly received a threat from unidentified persons claiming to be members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang who warned him against sharing the
Published on: Dec 08, 2025 06:26 pm IST Sara Arjun expressed deep gratitude for Ranveer Singh’s kindness and support during the filming of Dhurandhar. Young actor Sara Arjun, who made her big-screen debut in Hindi alongside Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar, shared a deeply heartfelt note dedicated to the Bollywood star. In the lengthy message, Sara
HYDERABAD: How much of a family’s income should school education take away, and how far can a fee slip stretch before parents lose control of their budgets. This question is back in Hyderabad’s admission season, as parents say private schooling admissions have begun. National surveys place the average spend for a private school student at