Reporters Without Borders ranked Pakistan 153rd out of 180 countries in its 2026 World Press Freedom Index. Pakistan’s media regulator has suspended the broadcast licence of Geo News for 15 days after finding that the channel aired content during a programme marking Muharram that could hurt religious sentiments and disrupt public order.The Pakistan Electronic Media…
Why does it feel like hobbies are getting expensive? (AI generated image) You may logout, delete every social media app or change your algorithm, but can you escape the commercial packaging of simple activities that were once free but now cost a good portion of your salary?Some latest additions to this ever-diversifying social media dictionary…
The IT services industry “has been stuck at 2-3% revenue growth over the last three years” and, with “AI deflation still only in Year 2,” JPMorgan expects “further headwinds to growth over the next two years.” India’s information technology (IT) services sector faces an uncertain demand environment as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI)-led productivity gains, geopolitical…
There was a time when Avinash Wadhawan was counted among Bollywood’s brightest rising stars. In the early 1990s, the actor was signing multiple films, sharing screen space with the industry’s leading heroines, and was even in the running for projects that would later become milestones in the careers of Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan and…
A Texas city is facing a legal challenge and public criticism following its decision to dispose of land intended to be used for the creation of a public park by selling the same to create a data center facility. The 87-acre land in question was donated to the city more than 30 years ago for…
(L-R) Bikramjit Brar, Harry Singh, and Purshotam Dhillon (ISource: Met Police) A London drugs network led by a convicted dealer operating from prison has been dismantled, with three Indian-origin men, including Bikramjit Brar, Harry Singh and serving magistrate Purshotam Dhillon, jailed for their roles in the operation.The gang supplied cocaine and heroin worth £174,000 through…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles as he addressed its Parliament.In his remarks, he underlined the importance of stability and security in the region, highlighting how the Indian Ocean acts as a bridge, bringing the two maritime partners closer.Here are the top quotes…
National record holder Sarvesh Kushare has already crossed the 2.30m mark, but the high jumper says his next target is even higher. After becoming the first Indian to clear 2.30m, Kushare has now set his sights on winning gold at the Asian Games and breaking the 2.35m barrier.Kushare created history by clearing 2.31m at the…
The death of a crew member on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film ‘Love & War’ has once again brought attention to working conditions in the entertainment industry. Chandradhari Singh Yadav, a carpenter employed on the film, reportedly died after suffering an electric shock while at work.Following the incident, Federation of Western India…
When your stress levels are already elevated, your brain stops accurately measuring the size of a threat, it just responds to the fact that a threat exists. When the brain is pushed beyond its window of tolerance, the rational, thinking part of the brain temporarily loses its ability to check emotional responses. That’s why people…
Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav (X-BCCI) India captain Shreyas Iyer opted to field after winning the toss in the second T20I against Ireland on Sunday, making two changes to the playing XI as the visitors looked to level the two-match series.India handed T20I debuts to batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge and fast bowler Prince Yadav, while…
Arshad Warsi says circuit from ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’ could never fit into ‘Golmaal’: ‘The mentality and the sensibility will simply not match’ Arshad Warsi has entertained audiences for decades with memorable comic characters across franchises like ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.’, ‘Golmaal’ and ‘Dhamaal’. While many associate the actor with his impeccable comic timing, Warsi believes the…
Fourteen people were killed after a helicopter belonging to Saudi oil giant Saudi Aramco crashed in the eastern Saudi city of Ras Tanura on Sunday, Reuters reported citing the Saudi state news agency.The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, the state news agency said.Saudi…
Ukrainian attack on Russian oil refinery (Representative image) Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia overnight, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the country’s south and killing at least two people, Russian authorities said on Sunday.Kyiv has significantly intensified its long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure and military-industrial facilities in…
Boney Kapoor, who launched Anil Kapoor with ‘Woh 7 Din’ in 1983, has shared fond memories of the film as it completes 43 years. He revealed that the film was inspired by a Tamil classic and said if remade today, he would cast Janhvi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra and Ranbir Kapoor. Boney Kapoor has always been…
Some love stories begin with a DM, happen at award show red carpets, cross oceans, and somehow, against all odds of geography, busy schedules, and fame, still manage to remain strong as ever. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas are that couple. One is a Bollywood and Hollywood powerhouse who grew up on two continents….
11 killed in plane crash in France’s Tomblaine town. 11 people were killed in a plane crash in France’s Tomblaine town near Nancy city, reported news agency Reuters. The plane belonged to a parachutist school. The pilot and all 10 passengers, five students and five instructors, died in the accident, the prefecture told the agency.The…
UAE condemns Iranian strikes The United Arab Emirates on Sunday strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of the two countries’ sovereignty and a serious threat to regional security and stability.In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its full solidarity with…
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath stepped up his attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav amid the alleged Ayodhya donation embezzlement row, asking him to visit the Ram Temple and “do penance” to gain “good sense”. Yogi Adityanath asks Akhilesh Yadav to visit Ram temple and ‘do penance’ amid donation theft row PM Modi…
Bank of India Credit Officer recruitment 2026: Check eligibility, vacancies and application details BOI Credit Officer Notification 2026: Bank of India has announced 779 vacancies for the post of Credit Officer across various scales in the General Banking Officer (GBO) stream. A short notification has been released, while the detailed recruitment notification and online application…
