Abhishek Sharma (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s star opener Abhishek Sharma missed the T20 World Cup clash against Namibia on Thursday and could also be sidelined for the much-anticipated encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.After India were put in to bat by Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium,…
Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India opted to rest flamboyant opener Abhishek Sharma for their second T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.Abhishek was discharged after spending two days in hospital with a stomach infection, which had left him doubtful for the game. However, the uncertainty around…
India will receive concessional duty access for garments made using American yarn and cotton under the proposed trade agreement with the United States, similar to benefits currently available to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US has reduced reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19%, though garments attract zero duty only…
Uttarakhand Open University admit card 2026: Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) has released the admit card for the December 2025 winter session examinations. Candidates appearing for the winter session exams can now download their hall tickets from the official website of the university.The admit card has been issued for various programmes, including Master Programme (Yearly/Semester) (Main/Back/Improvement),…
At a recent film festival, Christopher Nolan took a moment to celebrate Timothée Chalamet’s unique creativity while filming ‘Interstellar.’ He recounted how Chalamet, as a newcomer, confidently engaged in a crucial scene, embracing his instincts despite Nolan’s differing opinion. Christopher Nolan offered a candid memory about working with Timothée Chalamet on ‘Interstellar,’ recalling a moment…
A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that seeks to terminate the H-1B visa programme, in a move that comes amid a wider political push on immigration policy in the United States. Republican Representative Greg Steube of Florida has unveiled the Ending Exploitative Imported Labour Exemptions (EXILE) Act, which, if passed, would…
As the Lunar New Year gets closer, many families have a tradition that goes beyond just cleaning up. Before the new year, they clean every room in their house. Many people see this as a cultural tradition, but others believe it has a deeper meaning related to energy, mindset, and renewal. People who believe in…
AI Image Used For Representative Image RAIPUR: In a disturbing incident coming on the heels of the horrific triple suicide of Ghaziabad siblings, after their parents objected to their fixation with gaming and took away their smartphones, a 27-year-old YouTuber allegedly slit her father’s throat while he was asleep, after he voiced his misgivings over…
Dubai’s Robotaxis Are Here As Baidu and Uber Technologies Collaborate with Roads and Transport Authority: Are You Ready to Ride with AI? Dubai is taking a major leap toward next-generation mobility with the imminent launch of fully autonomous ride-hailing services in the city through a high-profile partnership between Baidu’s Apollo Go autonomous vehicle platform and…
Government to procure 114 Rafale jets, combat missiles and AS-HAPS to boost IAF capabilities. The family of 23-year-old Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula, killed by a speeding US police officer in January 2023, reached a $29 million settlement with the authorities. A 24-year-old Haryana woman was killed after an e-rickshaw she was traveling in was allegedly…
Afghanistan cricketers celebrates the dismissal of South Africa’s Marco Jansen during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and South Africa in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP) Afghanistan cricketers pulled out of the first Players’ Auction held ahead of the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), amid tensions linked to…
NEW DELHI: More than 1,300 athletes have been removed from the Khelo India programme over the last three years due to performance issues and doping violations, Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.Responding to a question on the performance of athletes enrolled under the scheme, the minister said 1,342 athletes exited…
Retail inflation stood at 2.75 per cent in January 2026 under the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series with base year 2024=100, the government said. Year-on-year inflation based on the All India CPI (Base 2024) for January 2026 stood at 2.75 per cent (provisional) compared with January 2025. The corresponding inflation rates were 2.73 per…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the registration process for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. The entrance exam is conducted for admission to the four-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP). Interested candidates can apply online through the official websites — nta.ac.in and exams.nta.nic.in/NCET. The last date to submit the application form is…
Varun Dhawan celebrates Border 2’s success after trailer trolling turned his smile into a meme. Critics and fans now praise his top performance. At the press event, he called trolling common but stayed unaffected. Salman Khan called during trolling saying “Good things are coming,” later praising, “I’m proud of you, beta” at 2 AM—boosting his…
We’ve all swooned over those butterflies-in-your-stomach moments – the ones immortalised in Bollywood movies, Hollywood rom-coms, and countless diary entries. Falling passionately in love feels like the ultimate human high, right? That intense, can’t-eat-can’t-sleep obsession that poets rave about. But here’s a question no one’s crunched the numbers on until now: How many times does…
Do you know colors play an important role in our lives? we all have true love for colors and love to decorate home and office according to that and even wear clothes according to the colors we love. If you love black then your wardrobe is full of black dresses and that’s for sure. But…
NEW DELHI: The Union defence misiter Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, combat missiles and Air-Ship Based High Altitude Pseudo Satellite (AS-HAPS), and other procurements at an estimated cost of Rs 3.6 lakh crore.The council, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the project, which with…
Frank McCormick publicly warned that Candace Owens’ comments about Erika Kirk could put her in danger, writing that “This must stop now.” His post followed Owens’ claim that Erika should be taken in for police questioning after what she described as a “shocking confirmation.” The exchange highlights growing concerns about rhetoric, responsibility, and the potential…
Puducherry: Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy (left) interacts with lieutenant governor K Kailashnathan at a ceremony at Kamban Kalaiyarang, in Puducherry. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy on Thursday once again called for statehood for the Union territory, ahead of the assembly elections slated for April.Rangasamy was responding to remarks by opposition…
