Health and family welfare minister Balbir Singh CHANDIGARH: Admissions to Punjab government-run de-addiction centres rose by more than 164 percent in a year, with 25,290 people admitted in 2025 compared with 9,577 in 2024, according to data released by the state government on Monday.The Punjab government said the figures indicate growing public confidence in its…
The UK Treasury has agreed to recognise India’s carbon credit trading scheme, potentially allowing exporters to avoid paying carbon charges twice. NEW DELHI: In a boost for businesses, the UK has agreed to recognize India’s carbon credit trading scheme, which will enable exporters to avoid “double taxation”.Officials said that the UK treasury has agreed to…
Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill is still learning the art of captaincy and will improve with experience, Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra said on Monday.Gill took over as Gujarat Titans captain after Hardik Pandya left the franchise. He led the team to the IPL final in 2026, after…
Celia Hunter flew a war-surplus plane to Alaska in 1947 and built a wilderness life near Denali Celia Hunter spent the final evening of her life writing urgent letters to US politicians, asking them to oppose oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It brought an end to a 54-year campaign to protect Alaska’s…
Bengaluru founder says ₹20-30 lakh savings can reduce stress How much money is enough to feel secure? There may not be one answer, but Bengaluru-based founder Simridhi Makhija has shared her own view on the question. In a recent Instagram video, she spoke about why having money saved can matter far beyond shopping, eating out,…
For decades, Mumbai’s Gaiety-Galaxy has been more than just a cinema hall for film lovers. The iconic Bandra landmark has become synonymous with first-day-first-show madness, deafening whistles, packed screenings and audiences turning film releases into celebrations of their own. Some of the biggest moments in Hindi cinema have unfolded inside its halls, making the theatre…
The panel had asked for 6-month extension to submit report. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to give the expert panel examining the definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills another six months to submit its final report, telling it to “work day and night” and complete the exercise by November 30.A bench…
R Madhavan has never presented parenting as a matter of simply being around his son all the time. The actor, who has often spoken about his relationship with Vedaant Madhavan, believes being a good father has more to do with giving a child confidence, values and the freedom to form his own opinions. His approach,…
The BSE Sensex rebounded 362.57 points, or 0.48%, on Friday to end a four-day losing streak, helped by buying in metal, private banking and oil and gas stocks amid gains in global markets. The 30-share Sensex settled at 76,515.43, with 20 constituents ending higher and 10 lower. The index surged as much as 730.28 points,…
Devdutt Padikkal (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal knows that consistent performances are the key to keeping his place in the Test team. Padikkal said he wants to keep scoring runs and contribute to India’s wins. He believes that if he continues to perform, his place in the team will take care…
