Amazon is giving its India-based employees a temporary remote work pass until early March due to visa processing snags. But, there are strict rules: no coding, no big strategy talks, and definitely no chatting with customers. This shows how big tech companies are really feeling the pinch from H-1B visa backlogs, messing with their work…
Sikandar Raza (Image credit: Zimbabwe Cricket) NEW DELHI: The cricket fraternity in Zimbabwe has been left deeply shaken following heartbreaking news shared by the family of national T20I captain Sikandar Raza. In a tragic development that has resonated across the global cricketing community, it has been confirmed that Raza’s younger brother, Muhammad Mahdi, passed away…
Vande Bharat sleeper train to be launched soon! In a big New year cheer for Indian Railways passengers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw has shared that the first Vande Bharat sleeper train will be launched this month. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to flag off the Vande Bharat sleeper train in the second half of…
Apply today for Nainital Bank Clerk, PO, SO Recruitment 2025-26 before deadline The Nainital Bank recruitment process for 2025-26 has reached its final day, with online applications closing today for Clerk, PO and SO posts. The notification invites graduates to fill multiple banking roles, and if you are eligible, you can still submit the form…
Agastya Nanda takes center stage in Sriram Raghavan’s ‘Ikkis’, embodying the valiant Arun Khetarpal, a young recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. Originally intended for Varun Dhawan, the role was tailored for Nanda, aligning better with the character’s youthful journey. This film also marks a poignant farewell for Dharmendra, enjoying both critical acclaim and promising…
As a number 6 native, in the year 2026, you will get it that you are not restarting life, but rather starting at a deeper level. The movements of Mars and Saturn in the early part of the year will compel you to confront family, commitment, and accountability with a new level of honesty. The…
Oil marketing companies have raised the prices of commercial LPG cylinders from today, reversing recent reductions. The increase is set to push up operating costs for hotels, restaurants and other service providers across the country.The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by Rs 111 nationwide. In Delhi, the retail price now…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings for the DRDO Day to scientists, personnel, and their families, lauding their “commitment and scientific excellence.“In an X post, the Defence Minister hailed the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), noting that developing indigenous technologies reinforces India’s “strategic autonomy.”He wrote, “On DRDO Day, I extend…
Tobacco stocks saw a sharp sell-off on Thursday after the finance ministry formally notified February 1 as the date for imposing additional excise duty on tobacco products, along with a health cess on pan masala. Shares of Godfrey Phillips India plunged as much as 10% in morning trade, while ITC fell over 8%.On the BSE,…
OPSC Odisha Civil Services 2026 notification released The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has published the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Examination 2026 notice. The OCS exams 2026 will be held by the Odisha Public Service Commission to select qualified candidates for different posts of Group A and Group B in the Odisha state government. The…
Actor Esha Deol ushered in the New Year 2026 with an emotional tribute to her late father, legendary Bollywood star Dharmendra. The actress, who is in Dubai, put on her party hat as she posed for photos. Unlike other stars sharing photos of the firework display, Esha posed with the stunning view of the moon…
History does not always arrive with drama. Some days sit quietly on the calendar, holding moments that only reveal their weight when you stop and look back. 1 January is one such date. It carries stories of power taking shape, freedom being asserted, ideas finding voice, and influential lives beginning or coming to an end….
Instagram’s chief, Adam Mosseri, warns of AI’s threat to authenticity, stating synthetic content will soon flood the platform. He admits Meta struggles to detect AI-generated images, suggesting camera manufacturers cryptographically sign real media instead. Mosseri also declared the era of polished feeds over, with raw, unproduced content now signaling genuine authenticity for users. Instagram head…
January 2026 registrations open for NEET UG, WBJEE, KCET and other major entrance exams January 2026 is set to be a busy month for students preparing for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions across India. Several national and state-level entrance examinations are either opening registrations this month or are expected to do so based on previous schedules.If…
Akshaye Khanna is the man of the moment in a good and bad way, on one hand his performance as Rehman Dakait in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has been widely appreciated and on other hand his controversial exit from Drishaym 3 is showcasing him in the wrong light. In a time like this, a video clip…
The space under a bed feels private in a way that cupboards do not. It is low, dark, and mostly ignored once things slide out of sight. Many homes quietly rely on it for overflow storage, especially when wardrobes are full or shelves feel crowded. Boxes go in. Bags follow. Months pass. What started as…
As a number 5, you will conclude in 2026 that true liberation will stem from absolute emotional transparency, not from a series of continual transformations. The movements of the planets at the beginning of the year will disrupt your habitual way of life and will bring forth feelings that were previously concealed. The eclipses in…
INDORE: A probe into the water contamination incident in Bhagirathpura, Indore, has exposed severe lapses in the city’s water supply system, with the death toll reaching seven on Wednesday and 162 patients undergoing treatment across 27 hospitals, both government and private.Indore draws its water from the Narmada river, sourced from Jalud in Khargone district, about…
Russia on Tuesday released video footage of what it said was the deployment of its nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system in close ally Belarus, a move that would expand Moscow’s ability to strike targets across Europe in the event of a war.State news agency TASS said this was the first time the Russian defence ministry…
G Parameshwara (ANI image) BENGALURU: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Thursday said that any decision on the state’s Chief Ministership rests solely with the Congress high command, even as speculation and internal party dynamics continue to fuel debate over a possible leadership change.Speaking to the media in Bengaluru, Parameshwara clarified that he has neither…
