Minister of state for health Anupriya Patel (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Nearly one-third of posts in the National Medical Commission (NMC), the country’s apex medical education regulator, are lying vacant, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on February 10, 2026.Replying to a question by Shri Vivek K. Tankha, minister of state for health Anupriya Patel…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to India, expressing confidence that the visit would deepen bilateral cooperation and contribute to global progress.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Welcome to India. India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights. I…
Australia’s Mitchell Starc stretches on day four of the fifth Ashes cricket Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on January 7, 2026. New Delhi: At the post-match presentation ceremony after the Sydney Test, Mitchell Starc, while receiving the Player of the Series medal for his 31 wickets and two…
NEW DELHI: No new H-1B stamping dates seem to be available this calendar year and new interview dates are being deferred to 2027, creating major disruptions for Indian professionals working in the US. Visa offices in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad & Kolkata no longer have regular interview slots available. Immigration experts said there is no…
The advance sales for ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ are showing no signs of slowing down. The film, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, is just a week away from its release, and it is already eyeing a USD 3 million debut at the North American box office. The sequel to the 2025 blockbuster hit ‘Dhurandhar’, is…
United States President Donald Trump has said he is preparing a sweeping executive order aimed at addressing what he described as a growing crisis in American college sports. The proposed order, he said, will attempt to respond to rising payments to student athletes and legal disputes over compensation rules that universities say are creating financial…
Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra was composed by Maharishi Parashara. This is a mysterious astrological text. This was written in the form of Sanskrit shlokas. Parashara was the father of Vyasa, who is credited with compiling and writing the Vedas and he was the renowned composer of the Mahabharata, Srimad Bhagavatam, and Bhagavad Gita. In the…
Shahid Afridi (Image credit: X) Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised the International Cricket Council following Bangladesh’s removal from the 2026 T20 World Cup, accusing the governing body of applying different standards to different teams. The former Pakistan captain pointed to what he described as the ICC’s “inconsistency”, referencing how India’s concerns during the 2025 Champions…
Singer Ray J, who recently revealed a critical health scare with his heart functioning at only 25%, has shared a positive update. Following hospitalization for pneumonia, he now feels “better” after a “miracle” doctor’s visit. Despite ongoing legal matters, Ray J’s focus appears to be shifting towards his family as he recovers. Less than a…
UAE Council announces Zakat Al Fitr, Fidyah and Kaffarah rates for Ramadan 2026 after study/Representative Image As preparations for Ramadan 2026 gather pace, the UAE Council for Islamic Affairs has formally announced the official rates and cash values for Zakat Al Fitr, Fidyah, Kaffarah, and iftar meals for the holy month, corresponding to 1447 Hijri….
