NEW DELHI: India is now conducting a major tri-Service combat exercise called “Trishul” on the western front with Pakistan, with a NOTAM (notice to airmen) issued for all aircraft to avoid a vast swathe of airspace along the border in Rajasthan and Gujarat from Oct 30 to Nov 10. Pakistan, too, has issued a notification…
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering several names for the new White House ballroom, following days of controversy over his administration’s pricey East Wing project.Earlier in the week, when the president was asked what he’d name the space, he told reporters, “I won’t get into that now.” A senior White House official told Kellie…
NEW DELHI: The Centre is preparing a five-year plan for higher education with five main goals: raise enrolment (GER), improve employment and apprenticeships, build international links, upgrade quality and strengthen digital systems. The plan relies on “big-ticket” projects, state-wise targets and performance-linked funding. The quality measures include clearer accreditation bands, so that students can compare…
Rohit Sharma smashed his 50th international hundred in Sydney and finished as the top run-scorer of the recently concluded ODI series against Australia. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: After Rohit Sharma’s explosive knock and India’s victory over Australia in the third ODI, the batter’s childhood coach, Dinesh Lad, expressed his delight on Saturday, stating that the…
Harshit Rana carried immense pressure going into the third and final ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Harshit Rana carried immense pressure going into the third and final ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). On top of the expectations was the ongoing debate over his…
KVS Manian, MD & CEO, Federal Bank MUMBAI: Federal Bank chief KVS Manian said that the recently-announced capital raise from private equity investor Blackstone will give the lender flexibility to consider acquisitions to support growth, after the board approved a preferential issue of warrants to the US asset manager on Oct 24 in Kochi.The bank…
University of Louisiana at Lafayette reduces staff. (Getty Images) The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) has laid off 51 employees and vacated an additional 19 positions as part of a plan to address a $25 million structural budget deficit, the Acadiana Advocate reported. Interim University President Jaimie Hebert confirmed the reductions in an email…
Rishab Shetty’s film Kantara: Chapter 1 is performing exceptionally well at the box office. The movie has achieved significant earnings, surpassing Chhaava to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Worldwide collections have crossed Rs 800 crore. The film’s success is attributed to strong performances across regions and critical acclaim. Rishab Shetty also shared insights…
Vitamin D, often called the “sunshine vitamin,” is essential for maintaining overall health. It is unique among vitamins because the body can produce it when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Additionally, it can be obtained through certain foods like fatty fish, fortified dairy products, and supplements. Despite its abundance present in sunlight, a survey…
Your time is sacred today, and how you spend it will shape your peace. Not every conversation needs your reply. Not every situation needs your involvement. Choose carefully where your energy goes. If something feels draining, it is okay to walk away. You do not need to be everywhere, fix everything, or prove yourself constantly….
The new consolidated notification effectively merges all relevant exemptions and procedural details into a single framework, eliminating redundancy while preserving the substance of existing benefits. NEW DELHI: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Saturday rolled out another trade facilitation measure merging 31 Customs duty notifications into a consolidated one. It said the new…
Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane as it approaches Jamaica, marking a significant escalation in the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. With sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a slow-moving trajectory of just 1 mph (2 km/h), Melissa poses a serious threat to the island nation. Jamaican…
The NueGo bus involved in accident HYDERABAD: Just a day after a private bus fire charred to death several passengers in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool, another mishap involving a private bus was reported on the outskirts of Hyderabad Saturday afternoon. A NueGo electric bus going to Guntur in Andhra Pradesh from Telangana’s Miyapur, overturned near Pedda…
Harshit Rana finished as the leading wicket-taker in the IND vs AUS ODI series with six wickets (AP10_25_2025_000032A) India pacer Harshit Rana delivered a match-winning performance in the third and final ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, helping India clinch a nine-wicket win to finish the series 1-2 in the hosts’…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Pic credit: BCCI) Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will need careful management going forward, now that they play only one format, skipper Shubman Gill said on Saturday, underlining the importance of game time for the two white-ball legends.Kohli and Rohit finished the ODI series on a high, scoring unbeaten 74…
Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India NEW DELHI: The department of financial services (DFS) in the finance ministry and govt’s policy think tank Niti Aayog have no role in the investment decisions of LIC, and the investment guidelines of the state-owned company are governed by board-approved policies, officials said on Saturday, adding that the insurer’s…
Rising costs and US grant terminations drive Columbia University operating surplus lower. (Getty Images) Columbia University’s operating income fell sharply in fiscal year 2025, declining by just over 63% to $112.6 million. The Ivy League institution reported that revenue grew only modestly while expenses increased at a faster pace, putting pressure on its financial position,…
LAGOS: Nnimmo Bassey, a prominent figure in the decades-long environmental struggles in Africa’s largest oil-producing country, will next month attend yet another UN climate summit, this time in Brazil.“Unfortunately!” smiles the Nigerian 67-year-old, who harbours little hope for the outcomes of this “ritual” in which states participate “while knowing that nothing serious will come of…
Just days after the passing of veteran comedian Asrani, Bollywood has lost another gem — Satish Shah, who passed away on Saturday in Mumbai at the age of 74 due to kidney failure. As news of Shah’s demise broke, an old clip of him and Asrani from their 1994 film Ghar Ki Izzat began circulating…
Today, we are back with another personality test. Look closely at this picture and let us know what you see first. Based on that, we will reveal an intrinsic part of your personality (and could also guess your zodiac sign)The image was shared on Instagram by thespiritualflame. Based on the same, here is your analysis…If…
