KOLKATA: In January this year, pole-vaulter Kuldeep Kumar and teammate Dev Kumar Meena were removed from their train and briefly detained at Maharashtra’s Panvel railway station after ticket examiners objected to them carrying their poles inside the coach, referring to the equipment as “steel pipes”.On Saturday, Kuldeep had a fitting reply when he broke the…
58 engineering colleges shut across India in 2025-26, over 950 courses discontinued: AICTE The number of engineering colleges shutting down in India continues to grow, with 58 engineering and technical institutions closing during the 2025-26 academic year. The closures span several states, led by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, and reflect a pattern that the regulator…
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday termed the proposed delimitation exercise “political demonetisation” and criticised the Centre for linking implementation of women’s reservation to the expansion of Parliament and constituency redrawing based on the Census.Participating in a Lok Sabha debate on three bills related to amendments in the women’s reservation law and…
NEW DELHI: Russia has offered to increase its supply of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India as the ongoing Middle East crisis adds volatility to the global energy market, reported PTI citing officials familiar with the discussions. The energy cooperation formed a key part of talks on Thursday between Russia’s first deputy…
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced a big recruitment for 2026. There are 572 jobs for engineers and technical supervisors. The posts include Assistant City Engineer, Assistant Engineer (Civil), and Sahayak Technical Supervisor. Interested candidates can apply online from January 8 to January 23, 2026. To apply, candidates must meet the required educational qualifications…
Is your US visa approved? Those contemplating a visit to the US are likely to face this question more often. With the country tightening visa rules, nothing can be taken for granted.Even a routine US visa renewal can turn into a hassle that didn’t exist earlier. A small lapse or moment of carelessness can undo…
India’s Preeti Pal (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) India produced a commanding performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, finishing the competition with a remarkable medal tally as Preeti Pal stole the spotlight with a dominant sprint display on the final day.Double medallist at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Preeti delivered another impressive performance by clinching gold…
Filmmaker Karan Johar has put an end to speculation around a sequel to his 2001 film ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.’ He confirmed there is no plan to make ‘K3G 2’ and also clarified that his shelved historical drama ‘Takht’ is not being revived at the moment. The director addressed both topics in a recent interview…
Actor-comedian Arya Babbar opened up about the Babbar family’s complicated history in a recent interview. Speaking about his father Raj Babbar’s relationship with late actress Smita Patil and his strained bond with half-brother Prateik Smita Patil, Arya shared emotional memories, painful truths and his family’s efforts to move forward with dignity. Arya Babbar on Raj…
KL Rahul, famous for his stylish play on the field as well as his refined personality, also possesses the same style in his lifestyle. His lavish home located at Bandra, worth around Rs. 20 crore, is a perfect example of the combination of modern urban living with style. Located at the posh location of Pali…
