India is stepping up the adoption of battery and alternative fuel-powered train engines as it moves to phase out diesel locomotives on short and medium-distance routes, following the near-complete electrification of its rail network.With just 405 route kilometres (rkm) left to be electrified out of a total 70,117 rkm, officials said the focus of the…
KL Rahul and Nitish Kumar Reddy NEW DELHI: Senior India batter KL Rahul is all set to feature for Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy. The right-handed batter is expected to play the fixture starting on January 29 against Punjab in Mullanpur but will be missing the game against Madhya Pradesh in Alur from January 22….
D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi (Photos from PTI) NEW DELHI: Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has confirmed his participation in the prestigious Norway Chess tournament for the third time. This will continue his steady rise among the world’s elite. One of the standout talents of the new generation, Praggnanandhaa recently qualified for the 2026 Candidates…
Donald Trump dislikes being compared to other American presidents. The irritation is almost visceral. Once described as the third-best president after George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, he snapped back that they had not fought “eight, nine wars.” When contrasted with Barack Obama or Joe Biden, the verdict in his mind is even simpler. He is…
CMAT admit card expected to be released soon CMAT admit card 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will most probably release the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026 admit card soon. Students who have registered for the CMAT will get the chance to download their hall tickets from the official website, cmat. nta. nic. in,…
NEW DELHI: The political controversy over Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi continues as opposition keeps attacking the BJP led state government over the demolition and clearing drive at one of Hinduism’s most sacred cremation grounds.The drive, carried out as part of a beautification and strengthening project, involved the use of heavy machinery to remove encroachments and…
A young German content creator, LizLaz, recently garnered internet attention in Bengaluru for effortlessly wearing a saree as everyday attire. Her natural drape and comfort in the garment highlighted the saree’s fluidity and adaptability, reminding observers of its timeless appeal beyond cultural boundaries. Bengaluru’s streets recently served up a fashion moment that no one saw…
A subtle transition is brought by tomorrow. You might have been running after a reply, a sensation, or some sort of tranquillity. And as soon as you let the pressure go, it comes most unobtrusively. Now, there is nothing to prove, nothing to solve. Just halt, inhale, and observe the self-settling of things. What you…
Netflix has revised its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, shifting to an all-cash transaction valued at USD 27.75 per share. The move aims at simplifying the deal structure and strengthening its position amid rival takeover efforts.The revised offer values Warner Bros. Discovery at an enterprise value of about USD 82.7 billion, including debt and…
Zakir Khan announced a 3-5 year comedy hiatus till 2028-30 for health recovery during his Hyderabad Papa Yaar show, citing a decade of grueling tours. He confirmed via Instagram from Dubai, limiting his India tour to select cities till June 20 before a long break. Stand-up comedian Zakir Khan, currently touring cities with his stand-up…
