Matt Henry of New Zealand (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images) New Zealand completed a 3-0 ODI series sweep against the West Indies with a four-wicket victory in the final match at Seddon Park. Matt Henry earned Player of the Match honours for his outstanding four-wicket performance. West Indies chose to bat first but were dismissed…
Rishabh Pant has been his usual chatty self behind the stumps in his first game as India’s Test captain. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Rishabh Pant was at the centre of India’s effort on Day 1 of the second Test in Guwahati, not just as wicketkeeper but as the stand-in captain guiding the bowling attack through a…
India’s shrimp trade recorded a steady rise in the first five months of FY26, with exporters earning $2.43 billion — an 18 per cent increase from last year — as per a new assessment by CareEdge Ratings. Shipment volumes also improved, touching 3.48 lakh metric tonnes, up 11 per cent year-on-year. Much of this momentum…
Choosing houseplants for your home is exciting, but when it comes to the bedroom, extra care is needed. Your bedroom is a sanctuary meant for rest, and not all plants are suited to this environment. While many houseplants can purify air or add calming greenery, some can disrupt sleep, trigger allergies, or even pose safety…
NEW DELHI: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) following observations by the Supreme Court regarding deteriorating air quality. The latest comprehensive GRAP schedule, originally issued on 13 December 2024, has been updated after a hearing in the Supreme Court…
The National Council (Staff Side) of the Joint Consultative Machinery (NC JCM) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting major changes to the Terms of Reference (ToR) of the 8th Pay Commission. The letter, also marked to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calls for restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), revising pensions for existing retirees…
Bihar Staff Selection Commission has announced 1,541 vacancies for its CGL 2025 exam, with applications closing tomorrow. The recruitment drive targets graduate-level posts like Assistant Section Officer and Auditor. The selection involves preliminary and mains examinations, with specific eligibility and age criteria outlined. Interested candidates should apply immediately on the official portal. The Bihar Staff…
Takeaway coffee is a daily ritual for many, and paper cups are often seen as a safer alternative to plastic. However, nutritionist Khushi Chhabra warns of a hidden health risk. Many paper cups contain a thin plastic lining that, when exposed to hot beverages, can release microplastics. These tiny plastic particles may enter the body…
Bharti Airtel has reportedly lodged a formal complaint against Tata-owned Tejas Networks, alleging that the domestic vendor is using “sub-standard equipment” for BSNL’s 4G rollout, which is causing severe interference with Airtel’s network in Rajasthan. According to a report by The Economic Times (ET), Airtel sent a strongly worded letter to Tejas on November 14,…
India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Yashasvi Jaiswal has achieved a rare milestone in Test cricket: in 28 matches, he has played on 28 different grounds. From his debut at Windsor Park in Roseau, Dominica, to his latest outing at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the left-hander has consistently adapted to different…
The central government has notified a wide set of labour reforms under India’s four Labour Codes, bringing changes for fixed-term employees, women, gig workers, MSME staff and contract workers. The notification was issued on Friday. The four codes—Code on Wages (2019), Industrial Relations Code (2020), Code on Social Security (2020) and the Occupational Safety, Health…
Chemotherapy can be both physically exhausting and emotionally draining, making nutrition a critical part of treatment. Eating the right foods at the right times helps maintain energy levels, reduce nausea, and support overall recovery. Nutritionists emphasise the importance of small, frequent meals that are easy to digest, along with adequate hydration to prevent dehydration and…
TMC MLA Humayun Kabir (File Photo) KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress (TMC) legislator has sparked controversy in West Bengal after announcing that a foundation stone for a “Babri Masjid” would be laid in Murshidabad district on 6 December. TMC MLA Humayun Kabir said the event would take place in Beldanga, and claimed that various Muslim leaders would…
Temba Bavuma has now breached the 1000-run mark as South African skipper. (Agencies) Temba Bavuma added another milestone to his captaincy record on Day 1 of the second Test in Guwahati, becoming the ninth South African to score 1000 runs as Test captain. He reached the landmark in his 20th innings, the joint second-fastest for…
The first signs of stomach cancer manifest as mild stomach discomfort, which patients experience in their upper abdominal region. The abdominal pain from stomach cancer starts as a dull sensation, which moves between different locations, and feels like pressure instead of sharp pain. People commonly treat this symptom as heartburn, ulcers or muscle strain. Medical…
The quest to grow food beyond Earth has fascinated scientists and space agencies for decades, not only as a matter of survival, but as a critical strategy to sustain life on long-duration missions and future interplanetary exploration. Although many imagine leafy greens in space, the first vegetable ever to take root in microgravity was the…
KOLKATA: A woman working as a Booth Level Officer (BLO) in West Bengal’s Nadia district was found dead at her residence on Saturday morning.The family members alleged that she had been under considerable SIR work-related stress and died by suicide.According to police, the BLO was identified as Rinku Tarafdar, who was found hanging from the…
NOIDA: A schoolboy was injured on Wednesday after a cab drove over him inside the Ajnara Homes residential society in Greater Noida West.CCTV footage captured the child running towards the society’s school gate alongside his sister. Moments later, he loses his footing and falls to the ground. A cab approaching from behind fails to stop…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced 22 candidates for the upcoming Zilla Panchayat elections in Goa and said it plans to contest all 50 seats. This is the first time the party will fight all 50 seats in the state. More candidates are likely to be announced in the coming days. The announcement…
Stuart Broad (screen grab) England’s second innings at the Optus Stadium teetered on the edge before Mitchell Starc struck again, claiming the wicket of Joe Root and sending shockwaves through the visitors’ middle order. Root, England’s key batter, fell for just eight in the second innings after a first-innings duck, with Starc once more exploiting…
