NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized around 17 kg of foreign-origin gold worth approximately Rs 25 crore in coordinated operations in Kolkata and Agartala, arresting 10 people and dealing a major blow to organised gold smuggling networks, the finance ministry said on Saturday.The seizures were made on June 12 in two separate…
The First World War saw millions of soldiers fight across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, but few service records are as remarkable as that of Jackie, a chacma baboon from South Africa. Far from being a simple regimental mascot, Jackie wore a military uniform, marched with troops, stood guard in the trenches and survived…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Google CEO Sundar Pichai at Hyderabad House in New Delhi ahead of Pichai’s keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 20.The Prime Minister’s Office later shared highlights from the meeting on its official YouTube channel, offering glimpses of their discussion.Pichai, who arrived in…
Traveling through tunnels is usually just a normal part of a trip, but the Laerdal Tunnel in Norway is something special. The tunnel is 15.2 miles long and goes under a mountain range that looks like it came straight out of a movie. Drivers can go through the tunnel for up to 20 minutes without…
The US administration is attempting to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairing damage caused by Iran following a wave of missile and drone strikes against Kuwait and Bahrain.US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has directed a team to assess the cost of damage already inflicted on America’s Gulf allies, with Washington also…
Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan tied the knot with his girlfriend Sophie Shine on February 21, and wishes have been pouring in from the cricketing and Bollywood fraternities ever since. As soon as the couple shared glimpses from their wedding ceremony, the comment section was flooded with congratulatory messages from friends and celebrities.Dhurandhar star Ranveer…
Angelou’s words aren’t just poetry—they resonate with the messy, complicated truths of being human. Her insights are like a late-night chat with a wise friend who’s not afraid to tell you the truth, but with compassion. Here are some of her most grounding reflections, without the self-help fluff. Source link
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday described the middle class as the growth engine of India and said nearly 500 cities are poised to emerge as the country’s next centres of economic activity.Participating in a panel discussion on ‘How to promote the rise of a new middle class’ at…
Rishabh Pant (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka’s last Test win against India came under Angelo Mathews in 2015 in Galle—the venue for the first Test starting on Saturday. He was a new captain thenWhile all the talk leading up to the series has been around spinners playing the key role, Mathews highlighted that playing…
Telangana Law and PG Law Common Entrance Test: The TS LAWCET 2026 and TS PGLCET 2026 also known as TG LAWCET and TG PGLCET examinations will be conducted on Monday, May 18, across multiple centres in Telangana. Thousands of candidates seeking admission to 3-year and 5-year LLB courses as well as LLM programmes are expected…
