Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP) NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held separate telephone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as tensions sharply escalated in West Asia and fears grew over a possible US military strike on Tehran.“The situation in the region is highly tense, and the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated BJP workers and thanked the people of Maharashtra after the BJP-led NDA and Mahayuti registered a sweeping victory in the state’s municipal corporation elections.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Thank you Maharashtra! The dynamic people of the state bless the NDA’s agenda of pro-people…
Mia Blichfeldt (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Danish shuttler Mia Blichfeldt has renewed her criticism of the hygiene conditions at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, a day after her Round of 16 exit from the BWF India Open. The Super 750 tournament is being staged as a test event ahead of the BWF World Championships…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan star Babar Azam was visibly furious at Sydney Sixers teammate Steve Smith during the Big Bash League (BBL) match against Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. The drama unfolded in the middle of the pitch when Smith refused a straightforward run, seemingly to keep the strike during the “Power…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $392 million to $687.19 billion in the week ended January 9, data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed on Friday, PTI reported.The increase comes after a sharp decline in the previous reporting week, when the overall reserves had fallen by $9.809 billion to $686.80 billion.According to…
SSC MTS self slot booking The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has started the SSC MTS Slot Booking 2026 process for candidates who have applied for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havaldar examination. This new system allows candidates to choose their own exam date, exam city, and exam shift instead of waiting for SSC to allot…
Vivek Oberoi praised Sunny Deol’s ‘Border 2’ trailer, quoting its iconic line and hailing the 1997 roar’s return. He lauded Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty’s tribute to armed forces. The sequel, directed by Anurag Singh, releases Jan 23 for Republic Day. The makers unveiled the much-awaited trailer for Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit…
Older than many of India’s better-known reserves, Gir National Park has spent decades quietly perfecting what conservation can look like.Constantly monitored by the Gujarat Forest Department and supported by conservation groups, Gir today protects one of the richest dry forest ecosystems in the country. Its mixed deciduous forests, patches of semi-evergreen growth, riverine vegetation and…
Tomorrow, something really small brings home the lesson that you matter. A word you said, a deed performed, or being present without much noise—someone always notices. You don’t have to try hard or speak louder. Your impact is felt in the calm simplicity. This delicate notice of influence does not give one the stirrings of…
CIA issues “can’t confirm or deny” response on 3I/ATLAS nature When the interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS was first detected in July last year, it quickly escaped the quiet, technical orbit usually reserved for distant comets. It was only the third confirmed visitor from outside the Solar System, but its behaviour invited far more attention…
NEW DELHI: For decades, Israel has been one of the most heavily backed partners of the United States — militarily, diplomatically, and politically. From guaranteed military financing and preferential access to cutting-edge weapons, to routine diplomatic shielding at the United Nations, the US–Israel relationship has often appeared less like a conventional alliance and more like…
If you’ve ever watched Breaking Bad, you’ll know how quickly an ordinary meal can turn into a ‘this just got serious’ moment. That’s why this incident out of Minnesota feels so jarringly familiar: one minute, ICE agents were eating at a Mexican restaurant, and hours later, three staff members were detained after closing time.According to…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday said that India has asked for consular access to ten Indian nationals taken into custody in Iran.“Ten people have been taken into custody. We have asked for consular access for Indian nationals in Iran custody,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Weekly Media Briefing by the Official…
India’s 92nd GM Aaryan Varshney with his father Gaurav (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: “Main pal do pal ka shaayar hoon, pal do pal meri kahaani hai. (I am a poet of a moment or two, my story is of a moment or two)” Scrolling through Gaurav Varshney’s social media feed, one can easily notice posts…
Bengaluru celebration after winning IPL (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have proposed a major crowd management initiative at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to ensure the venue continues to host IPL matches. In an official communication to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Friday, the franchise suggested installing 300–350 AI-enabled cameras and…
AI generated representative image In a rare departure from the trading calendar, stocks markets will remain open on Sunday, February 1, after the BSE and NSE announced special full-day sessions to allow investors to react immediately to the presentation of the Union Budget for 2026-27 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.Both the BSE and the NSE…
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) has officially released the provisional answer key and question papers for the Group A, Group B, and Group C recruitment examination 2025. Candidates who appeared for the online written examination can now check the answer key by visiting the official website of CCRAS at ccras.nic.in.According to…
A legal battle intensifies as Sun Television challenges a court order protecting music maestro Ilaiyaraaja’s image and name. The broadcaster argues that using his name and photograph for film and song broadcasts is standard practice. The court previously restricted unauthorized use on social media. Sun TV seeks clarification and modification of the order, stating it…
Cats are naturally attracted to the warmth of the sun, the warmth from radiators, or laps. While they have natural insulation from their fur coats, sensitivity to temperatures is high in domesticated cats. For the regular domesticated feline, a temperature of below 45°F or 7°C may become uncomfortable. For sensitive ones, the kittens, seniors, hairless…
The next day, you take a kind of nap, with your physical and mental faculties willingly pulling you toward sleep. And instead of guilt, you find peace. You see that rest is no interruption to your forward progress. Pausing is about charging back stronger. This peaceful but energising calm will influence your whole day and,…
