NEW DELHI: MGNREGA will be the opposition’s principal issue to target the Modi govt during the budget session of Parliament, with its demand for the rural job scheme’s restoration likely to trigger stormy exchanges in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.Opposition INDIA bloc, which held a coordination meeting in the chamber of Congress president Mallikarjun…
NEW DELHI: An Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) executive committee member accused of sexually harassing two women students has travelled with the Indian contingent to the International Tent Pegging World Cup qualifiers in Jordan, prompting the sport’s global governing body to write to their Indian counterparts asking how an official charged of molestation by police…
Mumbai: After years spent navigating regulatory headwinds and financial strain, Vodafone Idea is beginning to look beyond survival. “For the first time in years, the fog has cleared, allowing the business to look beyond survival and focus on sustainable growth,” said Aditya Birla Group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, adding that the turning point that fundamentally…
SBI SCO application 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has opened online applications for Circle Based Officer (CBO) posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through SBI’s official website, sbi.co.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill 2,050 vacancies across the organisation. The registration process began on January 29, 2026, and will remain open until…
After keeping fans waitig for almost two long years, Ok Taecyeon and Hayato Isomura announced on Wednesday that their drama ‘Soul Mate’, will release this summer. The highly anticipated drama brings together the Korean singer with the Japanese hunk in an intimate drama, tiptoeing the lines of friendship, love, loneliness and healing within an LGBTQ+…
Each zodiac sign has It’s unique traits that shape their personalities & differentiate them from each other. Wouldn’t it be useful to start your day knowing what’s universe planned for you? Keep reading to see if today will bring good fortune your way. ARIESYou might not want to be as open with your partner today…
Source: State Museum of Prehistory Some discoveries make you stop and stare. The Nebra Sky Disc is one of them. Unearthed in Germany, this 3,800-year-old bronze disc seems simple at first glance. A bronze circle. Gold inlays. Stars and moons. But experts say it could be the world’s oldest “astronomy app.” People back in the…
Singer-rapper Nicki Minaj, a critic turned supporter of Donald Trump, hailed the US President making a TikTok video with him, praising his leadership, and later sharing a picture of what she described as “Trump’s Gold Card” on social media. In the TikTok video, Minaj introduced Trump by saying, “Hello guys, I’m with my favorite President….
China has executed 11 members of the Ming family, a powerful clan that ran large-scale scam centres and gambling operations in Myanmar.A court in Zhejiang province had sentenced the family members in September for a range of crimes, including homicide, illegal detention, fraud and operating gambling dens, reported BBC.The executions mark one of the most…
New Delhi: Noting that most states have not complied with its order to take steps to remove stray dogs from premises of public institutions and implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules for vaccination and sterilisation, Supreme Court on Wednesday said these states “will get a proper dressing down”.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep…
Shivam Dube (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: On Wednesday, Shivam Dube didn’t just dismantle New Zealand’s bowling attack — he delivered a statement about his evolution as a T20 cricketer ahead of the much-awaited T20 World Cup at home. The India all-rounder’s explosive 65 off 23 balls was powered as much by a sharpened mindset as…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday strongly rebutted Congress leader Jairam Ramesh’s criticism of the India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA), questioning the opposition’s credibility and defending the pact as a landmark, win-win economic deal that could unlock major growth and employment opportunities for India.Responding to an X post by Ramesh…
The UGC 2026 equity regulations make non-compliance a punishable failure for the institution. The University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026 have been read almost entirely through the language of alarm—protests, litigation, political reassurance. But for students, the more urgent question sits elsewhere: Not whether the regulations are just, but…
After what seemed like the perfect ending to ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3, the makers on Wednesday, announced that the Apple TV+ hit will return this summer for Season 4. The first look photos from the new season were posted online, teasing fans with glimpses of their favourites making their return and some new faces joining…
TikTok trends usually promise chaos, humour or a new slang word that makes millennials panic. This one is different. Over the past week, a deeply emotional trend centred around the phrase “drag path” has taken over feeds, leaving viewers confused, teary-eyed and unexpectedly reflective. Image credit : Instagram/hercampuse | A drag path is literally a…
The daily horoscope merges the age-old wisdom of Lal Kitab with the people-centric advice for every zodiac sign. Looking at your stars and the karma, each day offers simple, common-sense solutions to bring harmony to your existence. Follow these simple remedies to balance your emotions and spirit, align your energy, and attain mental peace. Aries…
NASA’s Curiosity finds a Mars rock shaped like coral in a close-up image (Image Credit – NASA) NASA’s Curiosity rover has returned a close-up image of a small rock on Mars that has caught attention for its coral-like appearance. The formation was photographed during routine surface work and measures only a few centimetres across, yet…
Amazon has begun mass layoffs impacting 16,000 corporate employees, with internal communications revealing AWS and retail divisions bearing the brunt. Teams involved in AI cloud services, data warehousing, and Prime subscriptions are among those affected. This move aligns with CEO Andy Jassy’s vision of operating like a “world’s largest startup,” emphasizing speed and ownership. Amazon…
US President Donald Trump is strongly leaning towards a major new strike against Khamenei-led Iran after talks between Washington and Tehran on curbing Iran’s nuclear programme and ballistic missile development failed to make meaningful progress, people familiar with the matter told CNN.Two US officials briefed on the discussions told Reuters that Trump wants to create…
NEW DELHI: Taking note of the communication gap arising out of language high on jargon in a case involving a researcher, the central information commission in a recent order has asked the National Archives of India based in Delhi to communicate in “simple and clear language” that the appellant is free to visit the archives…
