New Delhi: The ministry of information and broadcasting has extended its directive to suspend television rating points (TRPs) for news channels by another four weeks, citing concerns over sensationalizing West Asia conflict.In an order issued on March 31, the ministry said the step was necessary in public interest, as the conflict “still largely prevails at…
The FMCG sector registered a robust recovery in the December quarter, aided by GST changes, festive sales, and reduced costs of raw materials. Even Dabur, Marico, and Godrej Consumer Products reported volume growth with single-digit revenue growth along with improved operating profit margins. The rural market continued to report better sales than the urban market,…
Cooper Connolly (Image: IPL) Debutant Cooper Connolly announced himself in style, scoring a brilliant maiden half-century to guide Punjab Kings to a thrilling three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2026 clash at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.Chasing 163, Punjab Kings suffered an early blow as impact player…
In his timeless wisdom, late actor Irrfan Khan shared a refreshing take on life’s unpredictability that still captivates audiences today. He encouraged a laid-back approach, famously saying, ‘Your plans are mere suggestions; allow the universe to guide you.’ Khan’s philosophy inspires us to dance with life’s serendipities, advocating for a blend of spontaneity and trust…
PM Modi during ‘Pariksha pe Charcha’ NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked the return of “Pariksha pe Charch” with its 9th edition, welcoming the students with a traditional Assamese ‘Gamosa’. In the video, PM Modi could be seen putting the traditional clothing on the children. He then explained to them its significance….
Vodafone Idea (Vi) will pay the government Rs 1,144 crore over the next 10 years, with the remaining adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues — frozen at Rs 87,695 crore — to be paid in instalments starting March 2036, the company said on Friday, reported PTI.The Union Cabinet has frozen Vi’s AGR dues at Rs 87,695…
CHANDIGARH: Clarifying that the death of a soldier cannot be solely attributed to alcohol consumption, Armed Force Tribunal has held that other service-related factors, including deployment on higher altitude are also contributing factors, reports Ajay Sura. The tribunal passed these orders while granting special family pension to the widow of an IAF soldier who died…
SRINAGAR: At an induction rally in Srinagar on Saturday, BJP put leader of opposition in the J&K assembly, Sunil Sharma, on the forefront to launch a political attack on Omar Abdullah govt.Sharma, who represents the Paddar constituency in Kishtwar district, alternated between Urdu and Kashmiri as he addressed hundreds of party workers, accusing governing National…
January comes not only with New Year’s resolutions. Before the year has time to settle into rhythms, decisions made months earlier begin to show up in people’s lives: in bank balances, grocery bills, and rent payments. And in the first week of 2026, while political headlines fought for attention, something far more consequential slipped into…
Far above the Arctic Circle, where winter swallows daylight for months at a time, there lies an extraordinary place that quietly challenges what it means to live somewhere at all. The place we are talking about is Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago governed by Norway but shaped by international treaty, is not designed for permanence. It…
