Starting from February 17, 2026, to facilitate cross border travel, China has decided to expand its visa waiver policy to holders of regular Canadian and British passports. The policy will allow qualified visitors from the two nations to enter China without a visa and remain for a maximum of 30 days for a variety of…
Diamond, also known as Heera, is one of the rarest and most precious stones that is no less than a prized possession. But little do we know that diamond is not just a precious stone but is also a powerful gemstone that holds the power to harness cosmic energy and influence planetary positions when worn…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition on Friday unpacked his fiery “jiu-jitsu” analogy from the Budget Session speech, detailing the “political grips and chokes” squeezing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a video post on X, Gandhi highlighted the Gautam Adani indictment, plus the Epstein files that mention Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Anil…
Sivakarthikeyan’s new film, ‘Seyon,’ faces a title dispute. Double Meaning Productions claims ownership, stating it was planned as a sequel to their 2022 film ‘Maayon.’ While ‘Seyon’ makers clarify their project is based on Lord Murugan, the Producers’ Council is expected to mediate. This legal snag has shifted focus from the film’s rural action drama…
Gold is not just another metal. For centuries, the yellow metal has been a symbol of safety and stability, serving as a reliable hedge when markets turn volatile. Centuries ago, kings hoarded it to display their power, then, as nations modernised, central banks began stockpiling gold to shield their economies against crises. But recently, gold…
New Zealand’s team huddles before the start of the T20 World Cup cricket match between Canada and New Zealand in Chennai, India, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP) TimesofIndia.com in Colombo: New Zealand middle-order batter Mark Chapman looked perplexed when he was asked about the Super Eight groups, where all four table-toppers, who have done well…
Norway Chess 2026 will take place in Oslo from May 25 to June 5, featuring elite men’s and women’s tournaments with equal prize money and format. Six players in each event will compete in a double round-robin with Armageddon tiebreaks. Stars include Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Wesley So, plus Ju Wenjun, Zhu Jiner, Humpy…
King Salman ordered over SAR3 billion in Ramadan aid for social security households/Image: SPA As Ramadan gathers pace, Saudi Arabia has announced the disbursement of more than SAR3 billion to social security beneficiaries, following a royal directive aimed at easing financial pressures during the holy month. Royal directive backed by Crown Prince The Custodian of…
IGNOU assignment status 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) uploads assignment marks on its official grade card portal. These marks are very important because they are added to the term-end examination (TEE) scores to prepare the final result.Students who have submitted their assignments can check their IGNOU assignment marks 2026 online by visiting…
In a recent development and to boost tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to set up India’s first National Cow Culture Museum in Mathura. The project is aimed at celebrating the country’s cultural, spiritual and scientific connection to cows. As per media sources, the museum will be developed on the campus of the…
