NEW DELHI: Even as India allocates thousands of crores of rupees annually for child vaccination, RTI data shows that a significant share of funds remains unspent, raising questions over implementation in one of the country’s largest public health scheme – National Immunisation Programme. Under the programme – which provides free vaccines to protect children against…
Kieron Pollard and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI and BCCI Photos) NEW DELHI: Young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to grab attention in the IPL with his fearless approach, drawing praise from many, including Kieron Pollard. Speaking ahead of a match, Pollard admitted he is impressed but also urged caution about the hype around such a young player.“At…
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur’s ‘Dacoit’ saw a positive 6.9% collection increase on its second day, earning Rs 7 crore net. The film’s India net total now stands at Rs 13.55 crore, with worldwide gross reaching Rs 24.81 crore. The Telugu version significantly boosted collections, while mixed reviews persist for the action romantic drama. Adivi…
NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Saturday reached out to floor leaders of all parties in both Houses, seeking their support for the unanimous passage next week of the women’s reservation bills that aim to earmark a third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and assemblies from 2029. “After extensive deliberations, we have reached the…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: BCCI/IPL/CSK) NEW DELHI: The monkey was finally off Sanju Samson’s shoulders. Emotions ran high for the wicketkeeper-batter as teammates surrounded him with high-fives, hugs, and celebrations. Samson, however, looked calm and content, flashing a big smile after playing a key role in Chennai Super Kings’ first win of IPL 2026.Samson, who…
ISLAMABAD: The United States and Iran began face-to-face negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced, as the war that has killed thousands of people and shaken global markets entered its seventh week. The White House confirmed the direct nature of the talks, a rare instance of high-level US govt engagement…
NEW DELHI: Over 2 crore voters were included across 12 states and Union territories (UTs) during Phase 2 of special intensive revision (SIR), bringing down the net deletions to nearly 5.2 crore, or 10.2% of their combined electorate of about 51 crore at the start of SIR on Oct 27, 2025. Total deletions across Phase…
KOLKATA: Union minister Amit Shah appealed to Bengal’s tribal communities Saturday to “take revenge” through their votes for what he called insults to President Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state last month, stepping up BJP’s outreach in tribal belts while promising a “son of soil” as CM if his party forms govt. “Murmu…
KOLKATA: Seventy-seven-year-old Mina Jalal, who was under adjudication for SIR, never came to know in her lifetime that she qualified to be a voter. The voter of the Chowringhee assembly constituency passed away on March 27, days before being named by the EC in the final list of April 9. Though she qualified, her husband,…
Donald Trump early Sunday doubled down on his victory rhetoric against Iran, claiming the US had dismantled Tehran’s military capabilities and warning China of serious consequences if it is found to have supplied weapons to the Mojtaba Khamenei-led Islamic Republic.US President Donald Trump said, “… They have no navy, radar or air force. Their leaders…