PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi with Pakistan cricketers. (Image credit: PCB) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s Twenty20 World Cup plans have taken a dramatic turn, with the team already booked to fly out to Colombo on Monday even as uncertainty continues over their participation in the tournament, scheduled from February 7 to March 8. According to a report,…
India-EU FTA (AI image) By Agneshwar SenThe conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement marks a defining moment in India’s contemporary trade diplomacy. Beyond tariff schedules and market access gains, the agreement signals a conscious shift in India’s approach to economic integration—away from the instinctive caution that has shaped its trade policy for much…
UGC equity rules hit the streets: Student protests across states intensify as Supreme Court steps in In Indian educational institutes, policy rarely stays on paper for long. It steps off the page, enters the classroom, and—when it collides with identity—moves swiftly to the street. This week, a regulatory amendment meant to institutionalise equity in higher…
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are not only actors; they have amassed a fortune through their successful careers in Hollywood. We’re talking blockbuster movies, hit music, business deals, and a bunch of prime real estate. By 2026, their combined net worth will be somewhere close to half a billion dollars.Let’s break it down. Will…
Read today’s horoscope, January 29, 2026. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at what the stars have in store for each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day…
Earth may be observed from the moon instead of orbital satellites in the future (AI-generated) Scientists are beginning to read Earth in a different way, not from orbit, but from the surface of the moon. A recent study,“Spherical Harmonic Fingerprints Characterize Moon-Based Disk-Integrated Earth’s Emitted Radiation Signatures”, outlines how lunar-based observations can capture a broad…
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis revealed Gemini 3’s launch caused OpenAI to declare a ‘Code Red,’ with ChatGPT losing millions of users. Hassabis credits Google’s pre-training team for its competitive edge. Despite significant growth in generative AI market share, he emphasizes the race for AGI is far from over, with focus now on Gemini 4….
YouTuber IShowSpeed, one of the world’s most followed online creators, is set to receive a Ghanaian passport after his widely watched visit to the West African nation. Ghana was the second-to-last stop on his live-streamed, 20-country tour of Africa, which ended earlier this week. The announcement was made by Ghana’s foreign minister, who praised the…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of civil aviation (MoCA) on Thursday issued a statement on the investigation into the plane crash at Baramati airport that killed Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others on Wednesday. The ministry said the probe into the Learjet 45 aircraft crash is progressing expeditiously.In a post on X, the…
Vihaan Malhotra (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: “Mujhe Virat Kohli jaisa banna hai. Main unke saath khelna chahta hoon [I want to become like Virat Kohli and want to play with him],” a nine-year-old Vihaan Malhotra told his coach Kamal Sandhu when he joined his Cricket Hub Academy in Patiala. Back then, the kid had no…
IndiGo CEO says December disruptions lasted only ‘three days’ NEW DELHI: After lakhs of IndiGo passengers were left stranded in December, CEO Pieter Elbers, in a first press interaction after the flight disruption last month, said that the airline failed its customers ‘for three days’.When the media pointed out that the disruptions went on for…
The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) will close the online registration process for the Inter Level Vacancy 2025 today, January 29. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied must complete their applications on the official BSSC website before the deadline. This recruitment drive is one of the largest in Bihar, with a total of 24,492…
With ‘Bridgerton Season 4’ dropping soon, fans aren’t just here for the scandal and romance. They want to know: how much money are the stars taking home? Some numbers have started to leak, and they’re eye-opening. From the main cast to the instantly recognizable voices, here’s a look at how the Bridgerton cast is getting…
Today’s apartment buyers may own cars and require parking facilities, including EV charging points. Connectivity is another aspect that is in high demand, including easy access to public transport, robust internet connectivity, and proximity to essential services. Apartments that are future-ready, with facilities such as EV charging points and high-speed connectivity, are highly sought after…
Today invites a surge of clarity and efficiency, as Saturn and the Moon collaborate to enhance your resolve. Academic explorers are poised for enlightening discoveries, while existing relationships will thrive on compassion and closeness. Entrepreneurs should seize the moment to tackle decisive financial choices after thorough consideration. For service-oriented individuals, expect a day filled with…
China’s new soft robot can float, crawl and walk through spaces others cannot (Image Source – Bioinspired growable humanoid robot with bone-mimetic linkages for versatile mobility/Research article) A lightweight humanoid robot developed by researchers in China does not behave in the way most robots do. It stretches, shrinks, and changes its outline depending on where…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted India’s strong growth momentum, calling the start of the current quarter “very positive” and describing a self-confident India as “a ray of hope for the world today.”Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session 2026, PM Modi said India has…
Australia uncovers the world’s largest dinosaur footprints from 130 million years ago (Image source: National Geographic) Researchers have found some of the biggest dinosaur footprints ever. They are so huge that an adult could curl up inside one without a problem. It’s wild to imagine, honestly. This kind of find really turns our old ideas…
Ministry of Panchayati Raj in collaboration with Ministry of Education and Ministry of Tribal Affairs is organise National Award Ceremony of Model Youth Gram Sabha where students from rural village took part in model Youth Gram Sabha Mock Session, on Wednesday, in Delhi. Photos— Piyal Bhattacharjee (with Ambika pandit’s story) New Delhi: Garima Dhruwa, a…
Rupee continued its fall on Thursday, sliding to 92 mark against the US dollar. The currency has been in constant pressue due to persistent demand for the greenback and a cautious global market.According to currency dealers, the domestic unit was dragged down after the dollar index rebounded from multi-year lows, following the US Federal Reserve’s…
