Insufficient police force and improper implementation of law and order were among the primary obstacles the DDA faces in executing demolition drives on the operational front.
NEW YORK — A pointed question now hangs over global markets as the US Treasury links arms with Japan to confront yen bears: who actually holds the
Julys done, the monsoons in full swing, and August is shaping up to be one of the most celebration-packed months of the year. It brings Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan, Onam, the ongoing Sawan Mondays, and — if you plan it right — one genuinely good long weekend. Heres the month at a glance, so you can line up your leaves, your travel, and your rakhi shopping early. Mark it now: Raksha Bandhan falls on Friday, 28 August 2026. In the states where its a public holiday — Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and others — that Friday rolls straight into the weekend for a three-day break (28–30 August). Its the family-celebration weekend of the year, and also the best window this month for a short getaway. Book travel and stays early — this is the weekend everyone wants.
The pop star’s body is back in the news as she announces a break from public appearances.
