President Donald Trump on Friday said he has “cancelled the previously expected second wave of attacks” on Venezuela, citing recent steps by Caracas as part of a broader effort to ease tensions between the two countries.In a post on Truth Social Trump said Venezuela is “releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of…
Sameer Gupta, National Tax Leader, EY India The Income-tax Act, 2025, marks a comprehensive overhaul of India’s six-decade-old direct tax law, replacing the Income-tax Act, 1961, with a simplified, principle-based framework. Aimed at reducing litigation and improving tax certainty, the new law seeks to streamline provisions, remove redundancies, and align tax administration with a digital-first…
SWAYAM January exam dates 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam schedule for the Study Webs of Active-learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 semester. Candidates planning to appear for the exam can check the dates on the official website at exams.nta.nic.in/swayam/.SWAYAM is a national-level online education initiative supported by the…
During a vibrant discussion at the INCA event, filmmaker Rohit Shetty pointed out that language barriers are thwarting Indian cinema’s potential to captivate the country’s diverse audience. He famously proclaimed, ‘It’s one nation, one cinema, and one celebration,’ urging the industry to come together. Filmmaker Rohit Shetty recently attended an event of the Indian National…
Sophie Turner just rang in 2026 with a refreshingly honest update: She’s single and loving the peace. The ‘Game of Thrones’ (GoT) queen, fresh off her high-profile divorce from Joe Jonas, tackled her dating rumours head-on in Net-A-Porter’s Porter magazine cover story (January 5). From Chris Martin romance speculation to tabloid overload, Sophie’s candid chat…
The stars calm and steady your boat today, when things around you suddenly become bizarre. You might not notice it, but it’s something that doesn’t get neglected in the eyes of others. They look upon you regardless of direction. By just being around, patient, present, and consistent, you could offer someone the support that will…
The Calcutta high court on Friday adjourned the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate’s plea seeking registration of an FIR against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee KOLKATA: The Calcutta high court on Friday adjourned the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) plea seeking registration of an FIR against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, citing…
Dubai launches its driverless RoboTaxi rollout across 65 locations / Image: file Dubai is officially stepping into the future. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the Phase 1 rollout of its much-anticipated driverless robotaxi service. In partnership with the US-based autonomous vehicle company Cruise, these self-driving cars are no longer just a concept…
NEW DELHI: Congress ngress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday took a swipe on BJP-led Centre by sharing comments made by US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, claiming that India missed out on a trade deal with the United States because there was no direct engagement at the leadership level.Posting a clip from a podcast featuring Lutnick…
(From left) Jyoti Singh, Sunelita Toppo and Ishika SG Pipers had a forgettable season in the last edition of the Women’s Hockey India League (WHIL). They finished last with just one win in regulation time. However, they turned it around this season and will be facing Shrachi Bengal Tigers in the final on Saturday.They lost…
Making a case for maintaining the status quo on interest rates, PwC Partner and Economic Advisory Services leader Ranen Banerjee said any rate cut at this stage would amount to “wasting a bullet” at a time when economic growth is robust and inflation remains benign.The Reserve Bank of India is unlikely to reduce the policy…
Rajasthan Lecturer admit card released Rajasthan Lecturer admit card 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has issued the RPSC Lecturer Admit Card 2026. The hall ticket was made available on 9 January 2026. Candidates who applied for the Lecturer post in the Ayush Department can now download their admit card from the official website…
Shatrughan Sinha married Poonam Sinha in 1980 but they had first met each other on a train journey in 1965 when she was still a school girl. In his biography, ‘Anything But Khamosh’, written by Bharathi S Pradhan, Sinha mentioned that he was called a ‘cradle-snatcher’ by his friends. Because, despite knowing how young she…
Spirituality has been a quiet constant across generations, only shifting in form, expression, and language, yet always offering a sense of calm and inner grounding.The quest has been to always lean on the principle: Seek spiritual riches within. “What you are is much greater than anyone or anything else you have ever yearned for,” is…
KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee led a protest rally in Kolkata on Friday against the Enforcement Directorate (ED), a day after the central agency conducted raids at the office of political consultancy I-PAC and the residence of its chief, Partik Jain.The rally was held near the 8B bus…
The UAE halted scholarships for UK studies, citing Muslim Brotherhood concerns, sharply reducing Emirati student enrolment/Image: AP The United Arab Emirates has taken a decisive step to limit government funding for emirati students who want to study at British universities, reflecting rising tensions over the UK’s stance on the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood. The move signals…
File photo: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Modi government’s foreign policy, accusing it of inconsistency and compromising India’s strategic interests. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s oft-repeated line, “Main desh ko jhukne nahi dunga” (I will not allow the…
Jemimah Rodrigues (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian women’s cricket team batter Jemimah Rodrigues recently shared a scary yet funny story from her childhood that left everyone shocked at the time. The incident happened when she was just eight years old, long before she became a World Cup hero for India.Jemimah recalled that she was at…
Equity mutual fund inflows declined by over 6% to Rs 28,054 crore in December, even as investor interest in equities and gold remained intact amid heavy redemptions from debt schemes, data released by industry body AMFI showed on Friday.The moderation in equity inflows came from Rs 29,911 crore in November, though collections were still higher…
The syllabus for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 has been officially released. The update has been announced through a notice issued recently by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and is meant to guide students preparing for the medical entrance examination for the academic session 2026-27.As per the notice, the Under…
