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NEW DELHI: Justice Yashwant Varma on Friday submitted his resignation to the President, stating that he was stepping down ‘with immediate effect’ and expressed ‘deep anguish’ in his letter.His resignation comes amid the ongoing cash recovery controversy and impeachment process.In his April 9 letter addressed to Droupadi Murmu, Justice Varma said that he did not wish to ‘burden’ the President’s ‘august office’ with the reasons behind his decision.“While I do not propose to burden your august office with the reasons which have constrained me to submit this missive, it is with deep anguish that I hereby tender my resignation from…

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday asked the Union government to respond to a habeas corpus petition seeking the safe return of 26 Indian nationals allegedly stuck in Russia and forced to fight in the war against Ukraine.A bench led by chief justice of India Surya Kant, along with justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi, issued notice to the Centre and asked it to reply within a week.Quoting messages received from those stranded, lawyers for the families said, “We are stuck in Russia. We are fighting a war against Ukraine for a foreign state unwillingly.” Responding to this, Mehta told…

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2025 written result. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download the result PDF from the official website upsc.gov.in.As per the official update, 1,286 candidates have qualified for the next stage of the selection process, which includes the Physical Standards Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).The written examination for UPSC CAPF Assistant Commandants was conducted on August 3, 2025. Candidates who cleared the written exam will now appear for the physical tests conducted in the next phase.Candidature is provisionalUPSC has…

The Aditya Dhar-directed ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has entered its fourth week. Released on March 19, 2026, the movie has already entered the Rs 1000 crore club, and on day 23, it is still keeping the cash registers rining. Even with the IPL buzz, the movie has kept a stronghold at the box office. Ahead of the 4th weeked, the film is eyeing Rs 1050 crore mark. For a detailed report of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ box office performance scroll down’Dhurandhar 2′: Box office collection day 23 [Live] updateAccording to Sacnilk, the Ranveer Singh starrer spy drama ‘Dhurandhar 2′ completeled week 3 with…

Amit Shah unveils BJP’s West Bengal manifesto NEW DLEHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday unveiled its election manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly polls, making a wide range of promises covering welfare, governance reforms, security and economic development.Releasing the ‘Sankalp Patra’, Union home minister Amit Shah described it as a roadmap for building a “Sonar Bangla”, while launching a sharp attack on the ruling All India Trinamool Congress government, alleging 15 years of misgovernance. Watch “Violation Of Article 21”: Owaisi Slams UCC, Says It Interferes With Religious Freedom Key promises in the BJP’s Bengal manifestoThe BJP listed several…

CHANDRADRONA: Fifteen-year-old Sreenanda, who went missing from the Chandradrona Hills range near Chikkamagaluru three days ago, was found dead on Friday. Her body was discovered near Manikyadhara Falls on Friday noon. Rescuers initially spotted the girl using a drone camera and rushed to the scene, only to find her deceased. It is suspected that she slipped into the falls in the darkness while trying to find her way out. Superintendent of police Jitendra Kumar Dayama stated that the exact cause of death could be determined based on the post-mortem report. The police have recorded statements from the girl’s parents and…

5 key battles in RR vs RCB match In a high-stakes ‘Battle Royale’, table-toppers Rajasthan Royals (RR) take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 10, 2026, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Both teams head into Match 16 with their unbeaten streaks on the line, RR boasting a perfect 3-0 record, while RCB are close behind at 2-0.Here are five key player battles that could shape tonight’s contest:Virat Kohli vs Sandeep SharmaThe battle between Virat Kohli and Sandeep Sharma is one of the most lopsided individual rivalries in IPL history. In 18 encounters, Sandeep has dismissed…

IIT KGP launches GRISHMA 2026 to boost undergraduate research opportunities GRISHMA 2026: In a significant push toward strengthening research exposure among undergraduate students, GRISHMA (Undergraduate Summer Research Program) at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has announced its 2026 edition. The programme, organised under the institute’s broader academic initiatives, offers students from across India an opportunity to engage in hands-on, faculty-mentored research.GRISHMA is designed to introduce students to the practice of scientific and scholarly inquiry. Participants will work within faculty-led research groups across disciplines such as science, engineering, technology, medicine, and the humanities. The programme focuses on helping students develop the…

Neena Gupta has long stood out in Hindi cinema for her honesty about the unconventional choices she made in her personal life. Even during difficult phases, she remained steadfast, choosing to move forward with courage and self-belief. The actress fell in love with West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards and went on to have their daughter outside of marriage.At the time, Neena faced intense criticism, especially since Vivian was already married. Despite advice from many around her to terminate the pregnancy, she chose to keep the child and raise her independently, without relying on anyone’s support. Watch Neena Gupta shuts down…

PM Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Janata Dal (United) supremo Nitish Kumar after the outgoing Bihar chief minister was sworn in as a Rajya Sabha MP, marking his return to Parliament after more than two decades.”Shri Nitish Kumar is one of the most experienced leaders in the country. His commitment to good governance has been appreciated everywhere. He has made an indelible contribution to the development of Bihar. It will be a great pleasure to see him in Parliament once again. He has also served for many years as a…