During their latest meeting in South Korea, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping managed to cool the intense trade stand-off between their countries briefly. The two leaders reached a provisional deal: the US would trim tariffs on Chinese goods by 10%, bringing the rate down to 47%, while China would pause its…
Abu Dhabi allows businesses with licences expired before 2010 to renew them penalty-free throughout November 2025/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi has introduced a time-limited initiative allowing investors to renew or update economic licences that have been inactive for three years or more, granting a full waiver on late renewal fees. The move, aimed at encouraging compliance…
Diljit Dosanjh shares a hilarious moment with Indian cricketers (screengrabs) Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh has made a new social media post featuring cricketers Arshdeep Singh and Jitesh Sharma in Australia. The players are currently competing in the T20I series against the Aussies.Dosanjh is in Australia for the Aura Tour. The Punjabi superstar shared a post…
Shubman Gill (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has strongly criticised the Indian team management for appointing Shubman Gill as the vice-captain of the T20I side, calling the move disruptive to the squad’s balance and selection clarity. Gill, who made his T20I comeback at the Asia Cup after nearly a year,…
FASTag users will no longer face service disruption for not completing vehicle verification, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revising the Know Your Vehicle (KYV) process to make it simpler and more user-friendly. FASTag, a device fixed on a vehicle’s windscreen, enables automatic toll payment using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology, allowing motorists…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) on Friday released detailed clarifications responding to stakeholder queries over the recently notified Medical Institutions (Qualifications of Faculty) Regulations, 2025, which came into force on 30 June 2025. In an official communication, the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) under the NMC stated that several stakeholders had sought clarity on…
In a nostalgic moment, Ranbir Kapoor shared his experience of meeting Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on the sets of ‘Aa Ab Laut Chalen’ when he was just a young teen. He appreciated her ability to see him beyond the son of a famous actor-director Rishi Kapoor, treating him as a colleague instead. Who would forget the…
We are living in the age of the Internet and social media where anyone can dig out the past, present and future of a person. If you want to know what’s going on in someone’s life, just check their different social media profiles and you’ll get a glimpse. Today, even love and relationships have an…
This daily horoscope series blends Lal Kitab’s astrological wisdom with personalized guidance for each zodiac sign. It focuses on planetary influences, karmic patterns, and simple, symbolic remedies. With grounded language and cultural depth, each entry helps you align your energy, thoughts, and actions for emotional and spiritual balance. Aries Lal Kitab Horoscope Today, 1 November…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday launched a broadside against Rashtriya Janata Dal’s Khesari Lal Yadav for claiming that Lalu Yadav’s “Jungle Raj” was better than Nitish Kumar’s rule as people at least survived after paying ransom.BJP MP Manoj Tiwari slammed Khesari and claimed that “the true face of Mahagathbandhan is now visible through…
Swift response as Nizwa wadi fire raises safety concerns / AI-generated illustration Friday, October 31, 2025, became a tense day for the residents and authorities in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. A fire broke out in the canyon-and-valley region of Wadi Al Abyad near Nizwa (in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman). The flames began in…
Australia’s Josh Hazlewood (center) (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia’s wrecker-in-chief Josh Hazlewood, who tore through India’s batting lineup with a masterclass in control and bounce at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, will not feature in the third T20 International in Hobart on Sunday. The decision, though strategic, comes as a massive sigh of relief for India’s…
Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur of India celebrate with team mates (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) India’s women’s cricket team has scripted a stunning turnaround to book their place in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final, where they will take on South Africa on November 2 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy…
Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has proposed a three-step strategy to safeguard India’s trade interests as discussions with the United States have stepped into the “advanced stage.” The agency has suggested measures like scaling back Russian oil imports, seeking trade parity and resuming talks on fair terms. ‘Very Good…’: Trump Drops Major Russian Oil Reveal…
The Centre has approved 62 additional postgraduate seats across six government medical colleges in Odisha for 2025-26, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Friday. Terming it a major boost to medical education and healthcare in western Odisha, Majhi thanked the Union Health Ministry and said the move would strengthen specialised services and academic training…
Veteran actress Mumtaz reminisced about her early film career, noting that while some seniors like Waheeda Rehman were welcoming, others remained distant. She also highlighted her enduring friendships with Anju Mahendru and Poonam Sinha. Mumtaz recently stated she’s open to a comeback but only for roles that suit her current persona, ruling out playing mothers…
In the heart of Kathmandu’s old city, amid the chaos of ringing temple bells, swirling incense, and prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, lives a little girl who is no ordinary child. She is the Kumari, the only living goddess in the world. Chosen from a Buddhist community and worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists,…
Every year, the day following Devuthani Ekadashi, on the Dwadashi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) of the month of Kartika, Tulsi Vivah is performed. The day is considered an extremely auspicious for worshipping Lord Vishnu and Goddess Tulsi. On this sacred day, marriage ceremony of Lord Shaligram (manifeestation of Lord Vishnu) and Goddess…
Shreyas Iyer (L) was injured after completing a running catch in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. (AP) Indian cricket star Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from the hospital after suffering a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. The 30-year-old vice-captain sustained the injury while attempting…
‘Fast & the fruity-ous’: Dutch train crashes into truck, launches pears into the sky It looked like a scene straight out of a slapstick movie with a freight train tearing through a truck piled high with pears but for the residents near the Dutch town of Waalwijk, the so-called “Fruit Flight” was all too real….
