Jashanpreet Singh, the Indian-origin truck driver, arrested after causing a pile-up that killed three people in California in 2025, was allowed to wear a turban in his latest court appearance on Monday. But his hearing was delayed by three hours as the officials waited for a Punjabi translator that the 21-year-old requested for his case.Singh…
Viswanathan Anand in Kolkata (Photo by Lennart Ootes) KOLKATA: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand showed he remains a force to reckon with in a field increasingly dominated by youngsters, notching up two wins to emerge joint leader with 2.5 points after three rounds of the Rapid games on the opening day of the Tata Steel…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continued his sensational form with a stunning century, while Aaron George also reached triple figures as India U-19 crushed South Africa by 233 runs in the third and final youth ODI, completing a commanding 3-0 series sweep on Wednesday. Sooryavanshi’s brilliance earned him both the Player of the Match and…
US employers posted significantly fewer job openings in November, signalling that hiring remains subdued even as economic growth has picked up, according to data released by the Labor Department. Businesses and government agencies reported 7.1 million open jobs at the end of November, down from 7.4 million in October. While hiring remained weak, layoffs also…
Thalapathy Vijay’s highly anticipated film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has been officially delayed due to certification issues with the CBFC. Distributors in Europe and Malaysia confirmed the cancellation of the January 9 release. The postponement comes amidst unprecedented advance booking demand and reports of black market ticket sales, highlighting industry-wide exhibition ecosystem weaknesses and revenue-sharing conflicts. Amid…
Tomorrow may drag or feel uncertain, although that doesn’t mean things are sitting still. Progress may just operate silently, under the cover of darkness. It is silently working through the background, though the end product has yet to surface. Stay calm and trust that you’re moving in the proper direction. You don’t need vocal signals…
US homeland security secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday said that the Coast Guard conducted the back-to-back operation of boarding two “ghost fleet” tanker ships, Motor Tanker Bella I and the Motor Tanker Sophia, and claimed either of them was last docked in Venezuela or en route to it.In a post on X, Noem gave a…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Nato allies sharply increased their defence spending only after his intervention, while also asserting that Russia and China do not fear the military alliance without the United States.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Nato countries were…
A Texas teachers’ union has sued the state’s education department, accusing it of retaliating against public school employees for their social media posts following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.According to the lawsuit, filed Tuesday in a US District Court in Austin, the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, violated the…
Kannada actor Dhanush Raj filed a police complaint against his wife, Ashrita, alleging assault, threats, and constant questioning about his whereabouts. He sought police protection due to fear for his safety. Ashrita has filed a counter-complaint accusing Dhanush Raj of dowry harassment and torture. Police are investigating both complaints. In what started as a family…
Does your friend spill your secrets to others behind your back, then swear to be loyal to you? You hesitate to share your secrets or views, wondering what they’ll talk about you next. If this seems familiar, then truth be told– they aren’t your friend. True friends guard your vulnerabilities and secrets like treasure. Their…
2026 is shaping up to be a year of considerable change, with significant planetary alignments sparking deep personal transformation. We’re not talking about small adjustments here; this year is about complete reinvention, fundamentally reshaping our self-image, our values, and the directions we take. While the energy will be felt by all, some zodiac signs are…
Australia issued a travel advisory on Wednesday urging its citizens to leave Iran “as soon as possible,” warning of violent protests and a “volatile” security situation.“If you’re in Iran, you should leave as soon as possible,” the Australian government said in its updated advisory. “There’s ongoing violent nationwide protests that may further escalate without notice……
Bangladesh’s national airline will resume nonstop flights between Dhaka and Karachi later this month, restoring direct air links between Bangladesh and Pakistan after a gap of more than 10 years, officials said on Wednesday.Biman Bangladesh Airlines will begin operating the Dhaka–Karachi service from January 29. Bangladesh Slipping Into Pakistan’s Pocket: Sushant Sareen Warns India Of…
UPPSC releases Assistant Teacher admit card 2026 tomorrow, exam scheduled for January 17 The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is going to release the admit cards for the Assistant Teacher (LT Grade) recruitment examination tomorrow i.e., January 8, 2026, on its official website. Candidates, who have successfully completed the application process, will be able to…
The Raja Saab is shaping up to be a massive Telugu film. Reports reveal the salaries of its star-studded cast. Prabhas is reportedly taking a reduced fee of around ₹100 crore. Sanjay Dutt, Anupam Kher, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and Brahmanandam are also commanding significant paychecks. The film’s budget is estimated to be…
Tomorrow may suggest something that you have always known yet ignored deeply. This might be a value, a dream, or just a feeling of being home. Do not overlook it. This quiet truth will always guide you forward. Once you know genuinely what is important to you, moving with a purpose and in calm strength…
Venezuela seized tanker (File photo) US secretary of war Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said the Venezuela oil blockade was “in effect anywhere in the world” shortly after American forces, after a high-stakes chase, boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil vessel, which reportedly was linked to Venezuela.“The blockade of sanctioned and illicit Venezuelan oil remains in…
A Lithuanian student who came to US on a J-1 cultural exchange visa says she had a terrible experience working under a boss she claims “preyed on foreigners”.27-year-old Ugne Duncyte travelled to Colorado to work two summers in Estes Park as part of the J-1 visa programme, which is run by the US State Department…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh’s education sector has witnessed a far-reaching transformation over the past eight years, marked by expanded digital access, improved infrastructure, higher enrolment, rapid growth in skill education and structural reforms in higher education.Government data indicate that sustained policy focus since 2017 has led to measurable improvements across school, secondary, technical and university…
