The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) generated a record Rs 1,020 crore in revenue during the first quarter of FY 2026-27, compared to revenue of Rs 462 crore last year in the same period, as reported by news agency PTI. According to an official release, the numbers were fuelled by a robust demand for housing across…
Across South Africa’s Greater Kruger landscape, a pioneering group of women is challenging conventional ideas about how endangered wildlife should be protected. Known as the Black Mambas, these unarmed female rangers patrol the bush looking for snares, damaged fences, footprints and other signs of illegal activity. Rather than confronting suspected poachers with guns, their approach…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will be officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, who has built a strong reputation on football’s biggest stages. However, years before earning one of the sport’s highest honors, Vincic was unexpectedly caught up in a police raid that briefly put him in the headlines for reasons unrelated to football.The…
Ask ten dog lovers to name the most beautiful dog breed, and you’ll probably get ten different answers. Some people love fluffy dogs, while others prefer sleek, athletic ones. Some fall for bright blue eyes, while others can’t resist a happy face and a wagging tail. Still, there are a few breeds that almost always…
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the Labour Party, the centre-left party announced on Friday. He is set to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, formally replacing Kier Starmer.Burnham was the only contender in the leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He secured nominations from 379…
During the Second World War, a small, uninhabited island off Scotland’s north-west coast became the site of one of Britain’s most secret military experiments. In 1942, Gruinard Island was deliberately contaminated with anthrax spores as part of a classified biological warfare programme designed to test whether the deadly bacterium could be used against enemy livestock….
Referee Slavko Vincic of Slovenia (AP Photo) FIFA has appointed Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic to officiate Sunday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 final between defending champions Argentina and Spain, handing one of football’s most prestigious assignments to an official whose career once survived a bizarre off-field controversy after he was caught up in a police raid…
NEW DELHI: Former India Under-19 World Cup winner Manjot Kalra was arrested by Sri Lanka’s sports anti-corruption investigators on Friday over allegations of attempting to bribe a player during the Lanka Premier League (LPL), according to news agency PTI.Kalra, who struck a match-winning century in the final of India’s victorious 2018 ICC Under-19 World Cup…
Aamir Khan has found himself at the center of a social media controversy following his recent remarks about engineer and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who is currently on a prolonged hunger strike demanding constitutional safeguards for Ladakh.During a recent interaction with the media, Aamir was asked about Wangchuk’s ongoing fast. Since Aamir’s character Rancho in…
Image: Canva and Instagram/@ca_shivani_jha A baby’s arrival is marked with many responsibilities, and every parent wants to provide the best for their children. However, amidst countless to-do lists, financial planning sometimes takes a back seat. Most parents think it’s too early. But experts have a different take on it. According to experts, the first few…
An Iran-backed militia umbrella calling itself the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI) has announced a $10 million reward for anyone who kills US President Donald Trump. The group claimed it is retaliation for the 2020 US drone strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.According to Iran-owned Press TV,…
Maninder Singh Brar pleads guilty to fatal west London crash deaths. A 28- year-old Indian-origin man has admitted causing the deaths of a couple in their 60s following a fatal collision on the M4 in west London last month, PTI reported.Maninder Singh Brar pleaded guilty at Isleworth Crown Court on Wednesday to two counts of…
UPSSSC has released the Lower PCS Eligibility Result 2026, shortlisting 100,492 candidates for the Main Examination through PET 2025 normalized scores. Alongside the result, the commission has also published the category-wise cut-off marks. Candidates can now check their eligibility status and prepare for the next stage of the recruitment process. UPSSSC lower PCS result 2026:…
The celebratory joy within the family of actor-politician Khushbu Sundar and acclaimed filmmaker Sundar C continues to trend across social media platforms following the wedding of their elder daughter, Avantika Sundar to Shravan Sreenivasan. Held on June 25, 2026, in the picturesque coastal setting of Goa, the intimate ceremony has captured national attention. Now, brand-new,…
When people imagine pirates, a few familiar images instantly come to mind – a tricorn hat, a wooden leg, a hook for a hand, a parrot on the shoulder and of course, an eye patch. While many assume pirates wore eye patches because they had lost an eye during battles, historians suggest there may be…
Do not ignore the presence of 444 if it is ubiquitous. In angel number belief and numerology, 444 is associated with structure, protection, discipline, hard work and strong foundations. It often appears when life is telling you to stop procrastinating and start building something the right way. 444 can be seen on a variety of…
Badrinath Temple, Uttarakhand (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Friday arrested former Badrinath temple officer Rajendra Chauhan in connection with the alleged theft of donations from the Badrinath Temple. He was arrested after nearly four hours of questioning and will be produced before a court on Friday.Chauhan is among the…
Image: National Geographic In March 1999, archaeologists climbing one of the highest volcanoes in the Andes discovered something never seen before. Near the 6,739-metre summit of Mount Llullaillaco, on the border of Argentina and Chile, they uncovered the remarkably preserved body of a teenage Inca girl who had remained frozen for more than 500 years….
NEW DELHI: Congress on Friday rejected any possibility of an alliance between Bharatiya Janata Party and DMK, claiming that the two parties have different ideologies.Rajya Sabha member and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said Congress remains in contact with DMK MPs, claiming that the Dravidian party is still in the opposition.“BJP and DMK can never…
Actor Sameera Reddy has never shied away from speaking about the challenges she faced before making her mark in Bollywood. Although acting was never part of her original plan, she found herself stepping into the industry after appearing in Pankaj Udhas’ hit 2000 music video ‘Ahista Kijiye Baatein’. The song’s popularity eventually paved the way…
