India reaches ‘major power’ status in Asia Power Index 2025 NEW DELHI: India has secured third rank in the Asia Power Index, giving it the status of ‘major power’. India has secured this ranking in the Lowy Institute study based on its performance in Operation Sindoor.The first two ranks of ‘superpowers’ were retained by the…
Dubai offers free public parking, extended metro and tram hours, and selective RTA services for National Day/Representative Image Dubai residents and visitors can enjoy smoother travel and cost-free parking this long weekend as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out extended public transport hours and special arrangements for the Eid Al Etihad holiday. From…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that he will travel to Delhi to meet the high command over the “power tussle” between him and Siddaramaiah regarding the chief ministerial post.DKS said that he, along with chief minister Siddaramaiah, will travel to Delhi and the high command will make a decision…
Abhinav Bindra and D Gukesh. (Image: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has addressed concerns about World Chess Champion D Gukesh’s recent performance slump, suggesting it’s normal for athletes to experience a quiet period after achieving major success. Gukesh, who became the youngest World Champion in December last year, has faced challenges in…
Deepti Sharma (Pic credit: WPL) The Women’s Premier League 2025 mega auction in New Delhi delivered a dramatic mix of shocks, record bids and emotional returns, with India’s World Cup hero Deepti Sharma emerging as the biggest headline of the day. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The UP Warriorz triggered their…
The finance ministry on Thursday said the Indian economy entered the second half of the fiscal year on a “firm foundation,” supported by easing inflation, resilient domestic demand and recent tax reforms. The rationalisation of goods and services tax (GST) rates has given a “measurable boost” to consumption, strengthening the growth outlook, it added.In its…
Jharkhand NEET UG counselling 2025: The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) has released an updated schedule for the Jharkhand National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) counselling 2025 stray vacancy round. Candidates participating in this phase can view the revised schedule on the official website, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.According to the revised schedule, the merit list for…
Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film ‘Dhurandhar’, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been in the spotlight since its announcement. When the trailer dropped, fans and social media users speculated that the story might be based on real events. Many believed that Ranveer’s character could be inspired by Major Mohit Sharma, the Ashoka Chakra awardee who went undercover…
Protecting cardiovascular health is not just about individual foods but the overall combination eaten at a single meal. When large amounts of salt, sugar, and saturated fat are consumed together, the body faces a sudden metabolic and vascular load that disrupts normal functioning. This combination forces the heart and blood vessels to work harder, alters…
For Scorpio (Vrishchika) Ascendants, Jupiter’s retrograde from December 5, 2025, to March 11, 2026, triggers a profound review of your financial and emotional commitments. Jupiter rules your 2nd house of wealth, family, and speech, and your 5th house of children, love, creativity, and speculation. As it goes retrograde in your 8th house of joint finances,…
VIP guests fell with newly wed couple as dias collapses in Ballia VARANASI: Chaos erupted at a wedding ceremony held at the Ramleela Ground in the city area of Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, when the stage set up for the bride and groom suddenly collapsed. The incident occurred late Wednesday evening while several VIP guests…
Sharjah Police waive traffic points and offer fine discounts ahead of UAE’s 54th National Day/Representative Image Sharjah Police are giving drivers a fresh start as the UAE celebrates its 54th National Day. Motorists can now clear accumulated traffic points and enjoy generous fines discounts, offering both financial relief and a chance to drive with a…
India is currently negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs) with a wide range of partners, including the United States and the European Union, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday. He said New Delhi is working closely with “trusted partners” to strengthen economic ties at a time when global trade faces rising geopolitical and…
NEET SS 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will open the NEET SS Exam 2025 edit window on November 28, 2025, according to the official notification. It will allow candidates a brief opportunity to rectify errors in their application forms. The window will remain active only till November 30, 2025, according…
‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ is one of Bollywood’s most iconic films, and Kajol’s playful dance on ‘Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye’ in that cute little white mini skirt and shirt is something every teenage girl grew up watching and copying in front of the TV. Cricket star Shafali Verma is no different, and in a…
Daily routines across workplaces, universities, transportation systems and homes often involve long stretches of uninterrupted sitting. Although this behaviour feels harmless, reduced movement slows blood flow, increases vascular stress and affects the ability of arteries to dilate in response to changing circulation demands. Scientists are now exploring whether specific dietary components might help counter these…
For Leo (Simha) Ascendants, Jupiter’s retrograde from December 5, 2025, to March 11, 2026, brings a period of reassessing long-term goals, income sources, and social connections. Jupiter rules your 5th house of children, romance, creativity, and speculation, and your 8th house of shared finances, sudden events, and deep transformation. As it goes retrograde in your…
Delhi Police have apprehended Bandhu Maan Singh Shekhon, a key operative of the Goldy Dhillon gang, in connection with the shootings at Kapil Sharma’s Canadian cafe. Shekhon allegedly coordinated the overseas attacks from India. The cafe faced three shooting incidents and Molotov cocktail attacks, with gangs claiming responsibility and issuing further threats, including one targeting…
Hong Kong fire (PTI image) The death toll from the blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex has risen to 128, authorities said on Friday. A news conference was addressed in which the officials confirmed that fire alarms in the affected buildings had not been operating properly when the fire broke out.Security Secretary Chris…
NEW DELHI: A Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation met the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Friday, against the backdrop of recent suicides and deaths of booth level officers (BLOs) amid ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) exercise in the state.The delegation led by TMC MP Derek O Brien submitted a list of 40 dead including 17…
