A security patrol in Manipur NEW DELHI: The Centre has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (Afspa), in specified areas of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur for another six months from October 1, according to Gazette notifications issued on Friday.The extension follows a review of the law and order situation in the affected…
The stock market’s performance of late has been marked less by a sharp collapse and more by a prolonged period of muted returns. On September 26, 2024, Sensex hit a lifetime closing high of 85,836.12. Two years later, on September 25, 2026, the 30-share index closed at 73,895.74, down 13.91% from its highest ever close.Foreign…
In 1921, Texas oil geologist Wallace Pratt travelled into a remote, wind-swept oasis in West Texas and fell in love with its tall limestone walls and bright autumn colours. Thirty-eight years later, his long love for McKittrick Canyon helped change the future of Texas conservation. Pratt gave his home and thousands of acres to the…
Walk into most Indian homes, and the first thing you’ll spot right at the entrance isn’t a welcoming hallway or a nice piece of furniture; it’s a shoe rack, usually stuffed way past capacity, with a few stray pairs scattered on the floor around it because there simply wasn’t room left inside. It’s practical, sure,…
Abhijeet Sawant says Arijit Singh’s rise to fame was pure destiny: ‘If you compare him and me at that time, I was very popular, but he wasn’t’ Abhijeet Sawant continues to hold a special place, as he had won the first season of ‘Indian Idol’. He clinched the title in the show’s debut season back…
Latin pop artists skillfully incorporate numerology into their creative expressions, connecting their Birth Numbers to key personality traits. For instance, Shakira, born on February 2, embodies sensitivity and profound emotional awareness. Similarly, Karol G’s Birth Number from February 14 emphasizes communication and creativity. Other stars like Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez reveal distinct qualities influenced…
Gulveer Singh, of India, reacts after crossing the finish line to win the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 meters final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP File Photo) Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh won the men’s 10,000m silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday,…
‘The hero’s wife doesn’t like you’: Taapsee Pannu recalls the ‘worst reason’ for being replaced in a film despite locking dates Taapsee Pannu has opened up about some of the more unsettling experiences she encountered during her journey in Bollywood, including being dropped from projects without a clear explanation and later discovering that scenes she…
Dipke urges opposition parties to boycott elections over alleged rigging; Air India suspends intoxicated Zurich-Delhi flight pilot. Air India has suspended the pilot found unfit to fly due to intoxication before a Zurich-Delhi flight, prompting the DGCA to seek tighter checks. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has asked opposition parties to stop contesting elections if they…
The proposed five-day work week would increase working hours from Monday to Friday by 40 minutes to compensate for the additional day off. The Finance Ministry has reportedly dismissed claims that it had agreed to the implementation of a five-day work week for banks, saying there was no such commitment from the ministry.The clarification comes…
