Nainital puts entry fee for two-wheelers on hold Good news for visitors planning a road trip to Uttarakhand’s one of the most visited hill stations Nainital. According to an India Today report, the newly introduced ₹100 entry fee for two-wheelers entering the town from outside Nainital district has been temporarily suspended following protests from residents,…
Vance made the remarks in response to a report that claimed Iran had accused Kushner and Witkoff of exploiting the negotiations for financial gain US vice president JD Vance has rejected as “completely bogus” a media report alleging that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff sought to profit from insider information during US-Iran negotiations, saying he…
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan An ICC staff member and a former colleague who have accused International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan of sexual misconduct have spoken publicly about their allegations in televised interviews, days before member states vote on whether he should remain in office. In an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour on…
The development came ahead of Parliament’s Monsoon session NEW DELHI: A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining a bill on the removal of prime ministers and chief ministers on Friday decided to defer the adoption of its draft report even as voting was underway on the panel’s five recommendations.The development came ahead of the Monsoon session…
The No. 10 jersey worn by Brazil great Pelé in the 1958 FIFA World Cup final has been sold for $4.9 million, auction house Sotheby’s said on Thursday.Pelé, who died in 2022, was just 17 years old when he scored twice in Brazil’s 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden in the World Cup final at Rasunda…
The Odyssey member’s estimated salary Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is officially here, and fans are rushing to theatres to catch his next big film. Over the past couple of weeks, along with the cast and the dialogue, the cast members’ salaries have been a debated aspect of the film. Many wonder how much some of…
The Burmese python is one of the most well-known snakes moving in a straight line. Rather than pushing its body from side to side, it glides forward, lifting and pulling sections of its belly scales in turn. As Burmese pythons are among the biggest snakes worldwide, this method of movement helps them move quietly and…
Facebook-parent Meta has acknowledged that its new AI image detection tool may fail to identify some AI-generated images. According to a report by the news agency Reuters, the social media giant has revealed that its AI image detection tool may fail to identify some images generated by its Muse Image model when heavily cropped. The…
For years, China’s empty subway stations became some of the internet’s favourite examples of “ghost cities” and questionable urban planning. Images of polished platforms, escalators and station entrances surrounded by fields appeared to show infrastructure built far ahead of demand. Among the most famous examples was Caojiawan Station in Chongqing, which seemed to stand alone…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian Ambassador to Canada Sanjay Verma has defended India’s position on the Hardeep Singh Nijjar case, asserting that allegations linking India to the killing were “baseless” and unsupported by evidence. He also maintained that New Delhi has consistently warned Canada about Khalistani extremist activities.“Whatever allegations were levelled were grave, but there was…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan star all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been suspended for three months after failing a dope test during the T20 World Cup earlier this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the decision on Friday, saying the positive test was linked to a “substance of abuse” that was not related to improving sporting performance.However,…
The government’s spending on LPG subsidies could climb past Rs 1 lakh crore in FY27, far exceeding the Rs 30,000 crore set aside in the Union Budget, according to a report by PL Capital.The report said the Budget provision of Rs 300 billion has already been surpassed, with the subsidy loss currently estimated at Rs…
DHSE Kerala Plus One result 2026: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala is set to declare the Kerala Plus One Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) result 2026. However, due to heavy traffic, some students may face difficulty accessing the official result websites.Students who are unable to check their scores on the official portals need…
Did Sonam Wangchuk inspire Rancho in ‘3 Idiots’? Aamir Khan says no, while Rajkumar Hirani and Vidhu Vinod Chopra share different stories The renewed spotlight on ‘3 Idiots’ has revived one of Bollywood’s longest-running debates: who was the real inspiration behind Rancho, the film’s iconic protagonist? While many have linked the character to a well-known…
Do you know the most powerful time of the day is Brahma Muhurat? if you have no idea about this then we must mention this here because its our duty being a journalist to make you aware with the most sacred and auspicious time of the day, which is Brahma Muhurata. This time period is…
A restored wetland area surrounded by our Natural Water Sanctuary. (Picture source: Suntory) For years, many rice fields in Japan have been left unused as fewer people continued farming and rural communities grew older. Without regular care, many of these fields became covered with weeds. The frogs, dragonflies and other small animals that once lived…
L-R: Lionel Messi; US President Donald Trump and Argentina President Javier Milei (AP Photos) Argentine President Javier Milei will not be in the stands for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final against Spain despite invitations to join US President Donald Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino in New Jersey. Instead, Milei says he will remain at…
(Representative image): UKMTO said, ‘Military authorities have reported that a vessel was boarded by unauthorised personnel whilst transiting east in the Gulf of Aden.’ Chemical tanker ship Asana is believed to have been hijacked by armed assailants in the Gulf of Aden on Friday.The assailants took control of the vessel, Reuters reported, citing maritime security…
Niti Aayog has proposed a major overhaul of India’s biotechnology strategy, recommending the country to replace fragmented programmes with six mission-driven national initiatives, accelerating growth in the sector. These recommendations come as part of its newly released bioeconomy roadmap, which sets a target of building a $691 billion bioeconomy by 2035.The roadmap mentioned that the…
CG Vyapam has released the Pre B.Ed Entrance Examination 2026 results for candidates who appeared in the June 11 test. Along with the scorecards, the board has issued the merit list and final answer key on its official portal. Qualified candidates can now verify their ranks and use the documents for the forthcoming B.Ed admission…
