MEA has dismissed as “fake news” a report claiming India sought a defence pact with Israel after the Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey security agreement. NEW DELHI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday rejected a report claiming India had approached Israel for a defence pact following the signing of a new security agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and…
Global food prices rise in July as cereals, oils and sugar get costlier Plates around the world got a little pricier in July. Prices of cereals, vegetable oils and sugar rose during the month, while meat and dairy prices fell, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.The FAO Food Price…
NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling begins; submit preferences by August 13. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the round 1 choice filling process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. It is a crucial stage in the admission process for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programmes. Candidates…
If you suddenly had more money, what would you spend it on? A bigger house? A luxury car? Designer labels?For entrepreneur and content creator Ankur Warikoo, the answer looks very different. Despite being financially comfortable today, he and his wife, Ruchi, have chosen a lifestyle that’s less about showing wealth and more about deciding where…
Today’s Gui Chou Day energy encourages patience and careful consideration of facts. Emotional sensitivity and quiet pressure require a measured and thoughtful approach. Goat, Horse, and Dragon natives should exercise caution and avoid hasty decisions. Snake, Rooster, and Rat individuals may find success through planning and observation. Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Monkey, Dog, and Pig natives…
The release calendar for Tamil cinema is getting increasingly crowded, and Kavin and Nayanthara’s upcoming film Hi has now changed its theatrical plans. The film was earlier scheduled to arrive on August 14, setting up a box office clash with Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons and Vishal’s Magudam, but the makers have pushed the release to…
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has backed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying the two will continue to add value to the Indian team and help it compete for the title.Now playing only ODI cricket, Rohit and Kohli had a productive series against…
Father-son build new farm stand for woman after stand stolen on her first day of business A mother of two who spent months preparing to open a home-based sourdough bakery had her brand-new farm stand stolen on its first night outside, but a father-and-son construction team of complete strangers rebuilt the entire stand for free,…
“Stop buying petrol, diesel vehicles until govt clarifies stand”: Arvind Kejriwal over E20 fuel concerns Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday appealed to people to stop buying petrol and diesel vehicles until the government makes its stand clear on E20 fuel.Kejriwal alleged that the government had not conducted proper testing for…
Why your home-cooked veg and non-veg meals cost more in July Your home-cooked thali may have been a little less pocket-friendly in July.The price of a home-cooked vegetarian thali rose 4 per cent from a year ago, while a non-vegetarian thali became 9 per cent costlier, according to a report released on Friday. Higher prices…
