Russian drones blasted apartment buildings and the power grid in the southern Ukraine city of Odesa in an overnight attack that injured six people, including a toddler and two other children, officials said Wednesday. The attack came as Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in his country’s eventual victory in the nearly four-year war against…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the nation, praying “for peace, good health and happiness in society” as India welcomed the year 2026.Sharing a post on X, the PM posted, “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your…
Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US dollar up 479 percent in the last 12 months.The gap between the official and black market rate is mounting as well, nearing 100…
Being in the Army was my first dream: Jaideep Ahlawat Actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who will be seen next in a biopic on war hero Arun Khetarpal in “Ikkis”, on Thursday said he feels “jealous” when he sees someone in the Army uniform as that was his dream when he was young. Based on the life…
Hot drinks are supposed to make life feel warmer, not more complicated, yet the temperature of that cup can change more than comfort. Many people drink tea or coffee while it is practically steaming their face because the warmth feels grounding and familiar. The trouble is the oesophagus is soft, sensitive and not designed for…
Saturn, or Shani, is called the planet of karma. Often, Saturn teaches us lessons and tells us to learn from our errors. Growth, evolution, and improvement are always at the core of Saturn’s instruction as we continue to advance along the path of life. Saturn is currently in the zodiac sign of Pisces, and from…
NEW DELHI: Delhi woke up under a thick blanket of fog on Thursday, with visibility plunging across large parts of the city and the National Capital Region (NCR) as air quality stayed in the ‘very poor’ category. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 372 at 7am, according to data from the Central Pollution…
Sea of mourners at Zia’s funeral DHAKA: Former Bangladesh PM and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia was laid to rest with full state honours beside her husband and former President Ziaur Rahman here on Wednesday, as hundreds of thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to the three-time PM.External affairs minister S Jaishankar, among the foreign…
NEW DELHI: Getting into the Yuletide spirit could prove expensive for an Air India pilot who was to operate a Vancouver-Delhi (via Vienna) flight on Dec 23, 2025. A staffer at Vancouver duty free either saw him inadvertently sipping wine being offered at this festive time or found him smelling of liquor while he was…
In India, James Cameron’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ is cruising steadily at the box office with collecting THIS amount so far. While the buzz was palpable, it hasn’t eclipsed the impressive run of ‘Dhurandhar’. On the global stage, this sci-fi masterpiece is tantalizingly close to the USD 1 billion mark, thanks to robust support from…
Welcome to your Nadi Astrology Daily Horoscope! The direct, personal Nadi predictions are based on ancient wisdom and reflect the true trajectory of your life as a whole. Today, take a look at the cosmic blueprint that influences your karma, love life, and money matters. Digging through the insight of the seers, you can check…
How 2025 became the year of political awakening for Gen Z It was all brewing in quiet frustration before it turned into a full-blown “we’re done” moment. Across the world in 2025, Generation Z, popularly called Gen Z, stopped doom-scrolling and decided to “touch grass”, politically. What began as side-eyeing governments for being “pompous in…
Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh chief adviser Muhammad Yunus Bangladesh’s special assistant to the chief adviser for the health ministry, Sayedur Rahman, has resigned, becoming the second senior official to exit the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt within a week….
BHOPAL/JABALPUR: The Madhya Pradesh high court has refused to interfere with the judgment of a Pocso court in Narmadapuram district awarding 20 years of rigorous imprisonment to a person accused of having sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, whom he married later. The couple now has a child.A division bench of Justices Vivek Agarwal and R…
Soaring global demand for semiconductors sent South Korea’s exports to their highest-ever level in 2025, official data showed Thursday, despite a year of trade turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught.Total exports last year were valued at over $700 billion, according to data from Seoul’s industry ministry, up 3.8 percent from the previous…
The stars today ask you to be thankful because the past matters. You will feel as though you should make future plans, but wait. It is time to acknowledge how far you have come in your life. You have survived many storms and grown so much. Be proud of the gentle soul you are now….
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buy calls for today are: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty, and…
Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved representation. Although the number of women politicians rose at the last election – and despite Takaichi becoming the first female prime minister in Oct – Japanese politics remains…
PANAJI: Holding him guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, a sessions court in North Goa handed Sandeep Verlekar, 55, a sentence of 6 years and 6 months in prison for assaulting his aged, bed-ridden mother under the influence of alcohol in Merces in 2019. Sandeep was arrested for dragging his 69-year-old mother, Laxmibai,…
A nationwide New Year’s eve strike to protest low pay and lack of social security benefits elicited a mixed response from delivery workers, even as app-based platforms offered festive bonuses in a bid to counter delayed service and manpower shortage. Most customers had no clue about the strike but several orders were inordinately delayed. Anticipating…
