Preity Zinta says she is relieved to be back home in Mumbai after a hectic and stressful trip across the globe. The actor took to social media to express gratitude for being safe with her family amid the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. Preity Zinta says she is relieved to be back home in…
Amid ongoing travel disruptions linked to the escalating crisis in the Middle East, Kuwait has temporarily eased certain immigration rules to support travellers and residents affected by flight cancellations and airspace closures. All visitation visas that are about to expire or have already expired during the current disturbances will automatically be extended by one month,…
A ruthless New Zealand rode on a record-breaking 33-ball century from opener Finn Allen to outclass South Africa by nine wickets and storm into the T20 World Cup final in Kolkata on Wednesday. Allen smashed 10 fours and eight sixes to chase down 170 in just 12.5 overs, leaving the entire South African side stunned.The…
A man based in Pakistan was running at least 31 accounts on X that shared AI-generated war videos, according to Nikita Bier, the platform’s head of product development. In a post on Wednesday, Bier said the accounts had been hacked and renamed on February 27 to variations of “Iran War Monitor.” The network pushed artificial…
NEW DELHI: Seeking to end confusion among commuters over speed limits on national highways and expressways, the road transport ministry has proposed that the authority be with the Centre to set these restrictions while state govts retain the power to notify the norms for all other roads within their jurisdiction.The ministry recently shared a host…
India’s Hardik Pandya (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Former England seamer Stuart Broad has issued a strong warning to England ahead of their semifinal clash against India, singling out Hardik Pandya as the player who could decisively swing the contest.Broad stressed that Pandya’s impact goes far beyond numbers on the scoreboard. The Indian all-rounder has the…
The Indian rupee weakened sharply on Wednesday, slipping to a record closing low of 92.05 against the US dollar as soaring crude oil prices and global risk aversion linked to the Iran crisis weighed heavily on the domestic currency.The rupee depreciated by 56 paise during the session, pressured by rising energy costs, foreign fund outflows…
FSSAI admit card 2026: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released the FSSAI admit card 2026. The eligible candidates who applied for the 11th FSSAI exam can download the hall tickets from the official website, fssai.formsubmit.in. The Food Analyst exam, held in CBT mode, is scheduled for 8 March 2026. This…
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted their grand wedding reception on March 4 at Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Among those spotted were megastar Chiranjeevi, Daggubati Venkatesh, the Akkineni family, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela, Nani, Namrata Shirodkar, Neena Gupta and several others. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted their grand wedding reception…
Ever found yourself leaning against a kitchen counter at a party, mid-story, and suddenly realized you’re clutching your glass like it’s a life raft? It’s funny how we don’t think about these things. We spend so much time worrying about what’s coming out of our mouths that we completely ignore what our hands are doing….
Russia is prepared to redirect crude shipments to India to offset supply disruptions caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East, Reuters reported, citing sources. Nearly 9.5 million barrels of Russian oil are now positioned near Indian waters and able to arrive within weeks.The emergency supply push comes as the near-closure of the Strait of…
CNN journalist Manu Raju, the network’s chief congressional correspondent, gained attention an exchange with US secretary of state Marco Rubio during a press briefing in Washington, DC. Indian-American Raju’s questioning focused on Rubio’s explanation of why the United States joined military action against Iran — and the exchange went viral on social media.At a press…
NEW DELHI: People seeking access roads from National Highways (NHs) for fuel stations, wayside amenities, industries, private properties and rest area complexes won’t need to visit govt offices to get an NOC anymore. They will be able to apply online and get the approval without any physical interface with the system.Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari…
Fire caused by a shrapnel falling on the Fujairah Oil Terminal in the UAE. (AP) The ATP Challenger tournaments in Fujairah, UAE have been cancelled amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The ATP Tour vowed to cover the entire cost of flying the players out of the country after facing criticism for demanding…
NEW DELHI: England captain Harry Brook says unity, belief and staying calm under pressure have helped his team reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals — and they don’t need to play a “perfect game” to win the title.England, two-time champions, will face fellow two-time winners India in the semi-final for the third straight edition. While…
India is not the only market to have seen losses in the wake of the Middle East situation. (AI image) Indian stock markets have been bleeding – and multiple triggers in the last few quarters have left BSE Sensex and Nifty50 well below their record highs. The fresh negative for the stock markets is the…
Faculty and administrators at Princeton University are reviewing a proposal that could require proctoring for all in-person examinations. If approved, the policy would mark a significant change from the university’s long tradition of unproctored exams under the Honor Code.According to The Daily Princetonian, the proposal could take effect as early as fall 2026. Proposal enters…
Days after sharing dreamy wedding pictures, Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted their grand reception in Hyderabad on March 4. As they arrived, the newlyweds warmly greeted photographers with a humble namaste, bowing slightly as they sought love and blessings on their special day. Rashmika and Vijay made a striking entry at the reception, turning…
Word of the day: Flibbertigibbet (Image source: AI-generated) The English language is incredibly vibrant, acting as a mirror that reflects all our strange and wonderful human quirks. Some words are special because they don’t just define a trait, but they actually sound like the person they’re describing. Think about those people who have a restless,…
Dark oxygen discovered under the Pacific Ocean (Image source: AI-generated) For decades, school textbooks have explained that oxygen on Earth is mainly produced through photosynthesis, a process that depends on sunlight. Plants, algae, and some bacteria use light to turn water and carbon dioxide into oxygen. But a new study of the deep sea has…
