File photo of India cricketer Shivam Dube. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: When the 2024 T20 World Cup squad was selected, Shivam Dube’s inclusion ahead of Rinku Singh raised eyebrows. Rohit Sharma, then the captain, had slammed the Impact Player rule in the IPL claiming it was detrimental to the growth of all-rounders. And here, Dube…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-led Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in line with expectations from market analysts and economists. The decision to hold the repo rate was driven by resilient GDP growth and benign inflation, amid global headwinds.“After a detailed assessment of the evolving macroeconomic conditions…
The Staff Selection Commission has issued the SSC MTS admit card 2026 of the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC and CBN) Examination 2025 on its main portal, ssc.gov.in. The test will start on February 4, 2026, and candidates can now access their hall tickets on the SSC login module.The admit card is required to…
In a lighthearted chat on a podcast, Travis Kelce shared that his fiancée, Taylor Swift, has been whipping up such incredible sourdough bread that he’s seen his waistline expand – to the point of breaking one of her chairs! He couldn’t help but commend her baking talents, playfully linking his newfound ‘good gut health’ to…
Japanese authorities in Fujiyoshida, a picturesque town near Mount Fuji, have cancelled their annual cherry blossom festival this year, citing an unmanageable surge in tourist numbers that has begun to seriously affect daily life for locals. The decision brings an abrupt end to a decade-old spring event that had turned the town into one of…
Do you ever wonder why some people are always competitive with others, whether it is in the context of numbers in exams or competing to seek attention on the professional front? Interestingly, if you have someone around you who is always trying to steal the limelight, then you can simply decode their selfish and competitive…
AI-generated image for representational purposes. Over the last few years, traffic authorities have leaned heavily on technology to enforce road rules. Speed cameras are now a common sight on highways and busy city roads. They work automatically. The moment a vehicle crosses the speed limit, the system records the violation. If you feel you may…
Jupiter is slightly smaller than scientists believed for decades: NASA’s Juno mission finally explains why (Image Source – NASA) Jupiter has long been described as a swollen, fast-spinning giant, but its exact dimensions have rested on ageing measurements. For decades, scientists relied on radio signals gathered briefly by Voyager and Pioneer spacecraft in the late…
Rupee opened in green on Friday, climbing 9 paise to 90.25 against the US dollar, as currency markets reacted to optimism around the India-US trade deal but remained cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy announcement.The early gains came after the currency ended Thursday’s session higher by 13 paise at 90.34 against…
Saudi Arabia will begin issuing Hajj 2026 visas from February 8, four months ahead/Representative Image Saudi authorities have moved early on preparations for the next Hajj, opening the visa process months before pilgrims begin their journey, a step aimed at tightening planning and easing pressure during the peak season.The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah…
NEW DELHI: Deaths on national highways in 2025 reduced by around 11% last year — 57,482 in 2025 compared to 64,772 in 2024, road transport ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Monday, quoting the eDAR (electronic detailed accident) report.As per the written reply, UP, MP and Chhattisgarh reported a sharp decline in fatalities in accidents…
India walk into the U-19 World Cup final against England in Harare with a sense of calm that feels almost provocative in restraint. In a tournament often coloured by hype and destiny-talk, this team under captain Ayush Mhatre has chosen a different style: of neutrality, clarity and assurance.If Aaron George’s words are an indication, this…
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, and India captain Suryakumar Yadav. The impasse over the India-Pakistan T20 WC match showed no signs of being resolved, after Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif weighed in on the issue, calling their boycott of the February 15 match against India in Colombo an “appropriate decision”. It was a “considered stance” to support…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Bajaj Broking Research, the top stock picks for January 30, 2026 are Lloyds Metals and Energy, and JSW Energy. Here’s its view on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Index View: NiftyIndian equity markets witnessed intense volatility last week, driven by a confluence of major domestic…
PNB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Punjab National Bank (PNB) has released the official notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The bank will fill 5,138 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online registration process will begin on February 8, 2026 and will close on February 24, 2026. Graduates from any recognised university can apply. The apprenticeship…
Hero Fiennes Tiffin is stepping into the shoes of the iconic crime-solving detective, Sherlock Holmes in the new series ‘Young Sherlock’. The new trailer of the Guy Ritchie directorial dropped online and it reimagines the legendary detective’s origins story with a bold, bloody and action-packed story. Hero Fiennes Tiffin takes on role of ‘Young Sherlock’…
Have you ever been in a situation with your partner where no matter what you say, it feels like you’re speaking different languages? You’re not alone. Melinda French Gates, American philanthropist and author, addresses this in her quote from the book ‘The Moment of Lift’ as she says: “When people can’t agree, it’s often because…
Take care on the road today. The Moon creates distraction, and Mars adds haste, so driving, crossing streets, even moving through crowded stations needs extra attention. Don’t rush. Two minutes saved isn’t worth the stress.Some unnecessary tension may build through the day. It could come from workplace chatter, family demands, or a message that lands…
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, remained missing as the search for her entered its fifth day Thursday. Investigators said they had no proof she was still alive but continued to hope she was “still out there.”Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home against her will over…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has held as invalid prohibition on transfer or migration of a medical student from one college to another, and has directed National Medical Commission to formulate a “proper policy” to permit migration.A division bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia zeroed in on Regulation 18…