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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed there is a “schedule” for several senior Congress leaders to join the BJP in the poll-bound state, a day after former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah switched to the ruling party.Sarma, himself a former Congressman, added that finally, “no Hindu would be left” in the opposition party in Assam.At a programme in Guwahati, he was asked whether more Congress MLAs would join the BJP ahead of the assembly elections, expected in April.”There is no vacancy in the BJP now. If we bring…

Following the US Supreme Court’s ruling late last week, an Indian delegation has postponed a planned trip to Washington. India now has more room for negotiations in a trade deal with the US after the American Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump’s tariffs are illegal. The US Supreme Court’s move to invalidate President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs has created additional room for India in ongoing trade negotiations, people aware of the discussions told Bloomberg. Reacting to the verdict, Trump has announced a 10% global tariff which he later raised to 15%.Both countries had agreed in February to reduce US tariffs…

Shimron Hetmyer (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a power-hitting masterclass as Shimron Hetmyer tore into the opposition attack with breathtaking ease. The left-hander unleashed a barrage of towering sixes, racing to a blistering half-century off just 19 balls and leaving the crowd stunned by his audacity and timing.With that knock, Hetmyer etched his name into West Indies cricket history. India fans in Ahmedabad react to loss vs South Africa | T20 World CupHis 19-ball fifty is now the fastest by a West Indian in T20 World Cup history, surpassing the previous record held by the…

Assam SLET 2026 hall ticket out; download admit card online now Assam SLET admit card 2026: The State Level Eligibility Test Commission, Assam (NE Region) has released the Assam SLET Admit Card 2026 on February 23, 2026. Candidates who have registered for the Assam State Level Eligibility Test can now access their hall tickets through the official website, sletneonline.co.in.The written examination is scheduled to be held on March 15, 2026. Applicants appearing for the eligibility test are required to download their admit cards in advance using their login credentials, including Email Address and Password, to avoid last-minute access issues.Exam schedule…

‘The Kerala Story 2’ faces backlash with its trailer labeled “propaganda” online, Anurag Kashyap calling it “bakwas picture.” Producer Vipul Shah defends it, saying dismissing survivors’ stories as “jhoothi” hurts them deeply. Kerala HC issued notices over certification; first film faced similar row. Even before its scheduled release on February 27, ‘The Kerala Story 2’ has found itself at the center of controversy. The film’s trailer sparked debate across social media, with several voices branding it “propaganda.” Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap was among the harshest critics, dismissing it as a “bakwas picture.” Reacting to the backlash, producer Vipul Shah has now…

2 min readFeb 17, 2026 07:10 AM IST First published on: Feb 17, 2026 at 07:10 AM IST The first half of the Budget session was not marked by rigorous debate or enlivened by sparkling parliamentary exchanges. It showcased, instead, a concerted — and disquieting — bid to silence the Leader of the Opposition. First, the Speaker and senior ministers prevented Rahul Gandhi from completing his reply to the motion of thanks on the President’s address. Gandhi attempted to read out from the unpublished memoirs of a former Army chief, and the Speaker and Treasury benches insisted that the rulebook…

The Times of India Gadgets Now Awards 2025 brought together India’s top tech innovations and celebrated the year’s best gadgets in a star-studded ceremony that merged technology with glamour. The evening attracted a diverse mix of luminaries — from fashion designers and celebrity chefs to marketing leaders and legal experts — all coming together to honour excellence in consumer technology across multiple categories, including smartphones, smartwatches, audio devices and TVs.Audio excellence takes the stageThe evening opened with author Sutupa Basu and actor-entrepreneur Manya Pathak presenting awards for the year’s best audio devices. JBL Tour Pro 3 claimed the Editor’s Choice…

KL Rahul and Aquib Nabi (Image credit: PTI) HUBBALLI: Over a decade ago, four youngsters played a key role in shaping one of the most dominant phases in Karnataka cricket team history. KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Shreyas Gopal and Mayank Agarwal were part of the golden era during which Karnataka won successive Ranji Trophy titles in 2013-14 and 2014-15. As the eight-time champions prepare for their 15th final appearance at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium here, starting Tuesday, that journey serves as an inspiration and a reminder.Months before that 2014-15 title, Rahul had broken into India’s Test side in an away…

Indian Institute of Science seeks industry partners for Bioengineering Summer Internship 2026 The Department of Bioengineering at the Indian Institute of Science has invited organisations to host its MTech Bioengineering students from the Class of 2026 for Summer Internships. The outreach is aimed at companies, research centres and technology groups looking to engage with postgraduate talent trained at the institute’s Bengaluru campus.The call places students at the centre of the initiative, highlighting their laboratory depth, computational strength and readiness for applied industry roles. Organisations have been encouraged to connect directly with the department to explore internship placements for the upcoming…

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are set to tie the knot on February 26th at the historic Udaipur Palace. The intimate ceremony, with around 50 close friends and family, will be a phone-free event to ensure privacy. A grand reception for business associates and friends is planned for March 4th. Wedding bells for Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda finally end the speculations and confirm the news, creating a buzz on social media. What started as conjectures and analyzing the public appearances is now an official announcement with the emotional post made by the couple. Sharing a note with their fans,…