Maharashtra on Thursday held the last rites of Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar amid chants of “Ajit Dada Amar Rahe” at Baramati. The 66-year-old NCP chief was cremated with full state honours at the Vidya Pratishthan college ground.Pawar died a day earlier, along with four others, when the chartered aircraft carrying them crashed on Wednesday….
GREATER NOIDA: India made a strong start to the five-match mixed disability T20 series against England with a seven-wicket victory here on Thursday.Put in, England put up a competitive 173 for five in their allotted 20 overs. In response, India chased down the target in 18.5 overs.England captain Callum Flynn set the early tempo with…
NEW DELHI: In what comes as an encouraging development for India ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup, India’s dependable batter in T20Is, Tilak Varma, is close to being cleared by the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru.Tilak is expected to be cleared after taking part in a simulation match on Friday. The left-handed…
US stocks were largely directionless on Thursday, trading close to record highs as investors sifted through mixed earnings from some of Wall Street’s most influential companies, while gold surged further in an extraordinary safe-haven rally.The S&P 500 edged up by less than 0.1% and hovered near its all-time high set earlier this week. The Dow…
How H-1B freeze in the US could harm the higher education system in the country. American universities have long been global leaders in research and innovation, largely because they attract faculty and researchers from around the world. However, recent moves to restrict or freeze H-1B visa hiring are raising concerns that the United States may…
South cinema saw major updates. The ‘Jana Nayagan’ makers may withdraw their censor case. Jr NTR received landmark legal protection from the Delhi High Court. ‘Salaar 2’ is confirmed to be in development. Mohanlal’s ‘L366’ first look has generated excitement. Viral hoardings in Varanasi hint at a potential release date for a Mahesh Babu starrer….
In a heartfelt episode of Serving It Up With Sania, Yuvraj Singh opened up about his parenting philosophy, reflecting on how his own disciplined upbringing drives him to cultivate an atmosphere of joy and leisurely moments for his kids. In a candid chat on Serving It Up With Sania, former cricketer Yuvraj Singh spoke about…
Are you looking forward to your day? Look into the health and wellness horoscope of the day to find out from the stars about your health situation. Whether you are an Aries, Gemini, or some other zodiac sign, simple facts related to your energy level and harmony are presented here. Be aware of the cosmic…
Cristiano Amon, president & CEO, Qualcomm Technologies. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon has predicted the winner of the AI device race. At a time when tech titans like Meta (AI Glasses), Google (AI Glasses + ecosystem), Apple (contextually aware personal assistant and Apple Intelligence) OpenAI (not disclosed) and Amazon (Alexa+) are developing consumer-centric devices to integrate…
A diplomatic tension has been triggered between the US and Mexico after FBI director Kash Patel claimed that his agents arrested drug lord Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian, in Mexico. Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum said there was no US involvement and Wedding actually surrendered. She said she won’t fight over this with Patel, but…
SIVASAGAR/NORTH LAKHIMPUR: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday alleged that Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi does not have any responsibility towards the state and asserted that the opposition has no stand on any issue ahead of the Assembly elections.“He (Gogoi) comes like a tourist. He does not have any responsibility towards Assam. He has been…
The rupee settled at its all-time closing low of 91.99 against the US dollar on Wednesday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund selling and risk-off sentiment in global markets, even as softer crude prices and a weaker dollar offered limited relief, PTI reported. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 91.95 and…
FMGE January 2026 result: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) December 2025 result. The result was declared today, January 29, 2026, and is now available on the official website natboard.edu.in.Candidates who appeared for the FMGE December 2025 exam can check and download their result…
Parineeti Chopra earned praise for her performance in the biopic drama Saina, where she portrayed badminton champion Saina Nehwal. However, several social media users recently noticed that while Saina follows Parineeti on Instagram, the actor does not follow her back. The observation sparked online chatter, prompting Saina to finally address the matter.During a recent conversation…
Whether you need a visa to travel to Switzerland depends primarily on your nationality, the length of your stay, and the purpose of travel. Switzerland follows the Schengen visa framework, which governs short-term and long-term entry rules for third-country nationals. For more clarity, visit Switwit Short-term vs long-term visas Switzerland issues two main categories of…
Tomorrow will be lighter, not because everything will have been resolved, but because you stop carrying that which is too heavy. There’s the awareness that some thoughts, habits, and feelings have cost you more than they have served you. You let go quietly, without the need for a big theatrical release, just release gently. Space…
Unusual sounds have a habit of attracting unusual interpretations. Online, a short audio clip of thin, whistling electronic tones is surprising listeners: at first, it sounds like random noise, but when the accompanying sentence is revealed, many report suddenly hearing the words hidden within the same tones. The effect is striking and unsettling, producing a…
US President Trump is escalating pressure on Iran with a significant naval deployment and threats of severe retaliation for any attacks. He’s considering targeted strikes, even on top leadership, aiming for a regime change similar to Venezuela. Iran warns of a powerful response, while regional allies express deep concern over potential escalation and instability. When…
At least three-quarters of Americans believed China would eventually overtake the United States in global power and influence, highlighting growing public anxiety over the shifting balance between the world’s two largest economies, a national poll by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace showed. Moreover, nearly 62% said that their lives “would not” get worse if…
NEW DELHI: The sudden death of Ajit Pawar has left his party, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), with many challenges. After losing its most skilful political manager, the party is now in a Catch-22 situation over a possible merger with the rival faction, while also keeping the alliance with the BJP intact.As “Ajit Dada” was…
