NEW DELHI: Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards for 2026 on the eve of Republic Day, conferring the Padma Bhushan on veteran banker and industrialist Uday Kotak for his exceptional contribution to the financial sector, a government statement said.The Padma Awards, among India’s most prestigious civilian honours, are given in three categories—Padma Vibhushan, Padma…
MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings (Photo by Prakash Singh/Getty Images) MS Dhoni may have stepped away from international cricket five years ago, but the questions around his future refuse to fade. The Chennai Super Kings icon, now 44, is preparing for what will be the 19th season of the Indian Premier League, having already…
China is teaching its drones to fight like animals. Engineers at Beihang University, a military-linked school, created a system in which defensive drones mimic hawks by targeting the most vulnerable enemy drones, while attacking drones behave like doves to evade the hawks. In a five-on-five simulation, the hawks destroyed all the doves in just 5.3…
Bank of Maharashtra recruitment 2026: The Bank of Maharashtra’s Apprentice recruitment 2026 is closing today, January 25, 2026, with only a limited time now left for eligible candidates to apply. This recruitment drive is aimed at fresh graduates who want hands-on experience in banking operations. The bank is offering 600 apprentice positions under the Apprenticeship…
Your weekly horoscope is here to provide you with the insight and guidance you need to navigate the ups and downs of life. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you.Aries:At the beginning of the week, you will be under the influence of a negative Moon. You may feel dull and…
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently stirred controversy with his comments about his experience working in the Hindi film industry. Speaking about receiving fewer work offers in Bollywood, Rahman said that over the past eight years, a shift in power dynamics and “communal” factors — referring to religion, regional identity and industry politics — may have…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar met a three-member US Congressional delegation along with US ambassador to India Sergio Gor. He later said in a post on X he had a good interaction with the delegation and discussed various aspects of India-US ties, along with the Indo-Pacific and Ukraine conflict.“Congressional interactions have always been…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the India-European Union free trade agreement – which is all set to be announced on Tuesday – all eyes are on several crucial sectors, where domestic industry has pitched for zero duty concessions to be able to compete more effectively with competitors, such as Bangladesh and Vietnam.Among the top asks is…
Texas A&M University is facing backlash after fresh claims that the public university spent around $3.25 million on H-1B visa fees and related immigration costs between 2020 and late November 2025, sponsoring hundreds of foreign workers for a wide range of roles. The figures have sparked criticism online, with some questioning whether the institution is…
WBSEDCL Admit Card 2026: West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited has released the WBSEDCL Admit Card 2026 for the computer-based test on its official website, wbsedcl.in. Candidates registered for the recruitment of Junior Engineer and Assistant Manager posts can now download their hall tickets using their login credentials.The admit card functions as a mandatory…
