NEW DELHI: At the Rashtriya Rangshala Camp in Delhi Cantonment, the days leading up to Jan 26 are marked by constant activity. The smell of fresh paint hangs heavy in the air as the sound of construction echo across the parade ground. Artisans climb makeshift stairways, painters add final touches and workers carefully align massive…
Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket team (Agency Image) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has called on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to take a hard stance and boycott the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup, urging it to stand shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh amid the ongoing scheduling and security dispute. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is…
NEW DELHI: The European Union has renotified the list of products on which preferential tariffs for Indian goods will continue until Dec 2028, officials said.Over the years, benefits for Indian exports under the generalised system of preferences (GSP) have been reduced and around 47 per cent of India’s exports to the EU, valued at $35.6…
As Rani Mukerji commemorates three decades in the film industry, she sheds light on her husband, Aditya Chopra’s unpretentious personality, noting how he has never viewed his father’s illustrious legacy as a weight to bear. In a heartfelt moment, she described their daughter Adira as possibly a reincarnation of the legendary Yash Chopra, commending her…
Joyful family updates create an uplifting atmosphere, where warmth paves the way for delightful evening adventures. Relationships flourish effortlessly, sparking genuine affection. Scholars can look forward to educational achievements with dedicated learning, while entrepreneurial endeavors reveal promising growth. Financial opportunities may arise through strategic gambles, but self-control remains crucial. Good news from your children brings…
NEW DELHI: Delhi high court directed IndiGo on Thursday to clarify how it intended to compensate flyers affected by the mayhem of cancellations last Dec, saying issuing refunds wasn’t quite the same as doing right by those who bore the brunt of the crisis. “Apart from refunding fares, what are the civil aviation rules for…
A 6-year-old boy braved the freezing cold and walked nearly two miles to his grandfather’s home to get help after his father and a family friend fell through the ice on an upstate New York pond and later died.New York State Police said the incident took place on Sunday evening (January 18), just before 8…
NEW DELHI: When police in UP registered an FIR on Dec 9, 2025, it was not just another complaint under the 2019 Triple Talaq law. The allegations were shocking and went further, into a grey zone the law has never squarely addressed: What happens to women after talaq is pronounced.According to the FIR filed in…
MUMBAI: US-based private equity (PE) firm General Atlantic is buying a minority stake in Rajkot’s Balaji Wafers amid growing investor appetite for local snack food brands. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal announced on Thursday. General Atlantic, it is learnt, is picking up a 7% stake for over Rs 2,000…
Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has responded to the Rs 84 crore lawsuit filed by Eros International Media Ltd, which has accused him of intellectual property violations linked to his 2013 film Raanjhanaa. Calling it a routine business dispute, Rai downplayed the controversy and said it was best left to lawyers.“These are part of life. When…
Step into a world of warmth and companionship today, as Venus and the Moon urge you to gather with friends and savor life’s little joys. Romantic sparks may ignite, with sweet declarations and exciting advancements in relationships. On the professional front, expect a seamless day where hard work pays off. A pleasant day, the kind…
This black hole jet is draining matter from its galaxy Astronomers have identified a nearby galaxy whose central activity seems to be changing its long-term future. This galaxy, VV 340a, contains a supermassive black hole, which is sucking matter in and producing a strong jet that goes outward through its disc. Scientists have revealed that…
AHMEDABAD: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Shaktisinh Gohil’s nephew Yashrajsinh Gohil allegedly shot his wife “accidentally” in the head with a licensed revolver in their Ahmedabad flat late Wednesday and then turned the gun on himself, police said.The shooting unfolded in their fifth-floor apartment between 10.30pm and midnight, ACP Jitendra Brahmbhatt said. Yashrajsinh (35) was a…
Munir Ahmad Malhi, a former head constable with Pakistan’s Punjab Police Service, was ordered to be deported from Canada because of his 37 years of career with the police force that committed crimes against humanity. But Malhi appealed against the order and has now won the case and another shot at his refugee status as…
NEW DELHI: Holding that the prosecution failed to meet the standard of proof required, a Delhi court acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Thursday in a case arising from the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, reports Koushiki Saha. Kumar, however, will remain in jail as he is serving a life term in another riot-linked case where he…
NEW DELHI: IndiGo net profit fell 78% to Rs 549 crore in the tumultuous Dec quarter due to flight disruption and provisions for higher gratuity and leave encashment as mandated by the labour code.IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, who has been issued a warning by aviation regulator for the airline’s failure to plan for crew flying…
Singer Rabbi Shergill, best known for Bulla Ki Jaana and Tere Bin, has shared a candid view on working with Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman. While praising Rahman’s musical brilliance, Shergill said that lyrics often become “secondary” in Rahman’s compositions, largely because Hindi is not the composer’s primary language.Speaking on Divas Gupta’s podcast, Shergill said, “I…
Today offers a delightful surprise, as the stars align to bring forth a wave of optimism and achievement. Personal connections flourish with joy and honest dialogue, creating a supportive family atmosphere. Students will breeze through their studies, while professionals may enjoy smooth operations and accolades. As for finances, a careful approach to investments is suggested,…
Dr Gladys West, the American mathematician whose work in satellite geodesy helped lay the foundation for modern GPS accuracy, has died at the age of 95. West died on January 17, 2026, prompting tributes from scientists, engineers and social media users who credited her with shaping one of the most widely used technologies in daily…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs on Thursday notified the schedule for upcoming houselisting and housing phase of Census 2027, replicating each of the 33 questions that were proposed to be asked in Census 2021 before the pandemic forced its postponement.The fields of information sought to be collected in the housing phase of Census,…
