NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that development isn’t an absolute goal and that the right to a clean environment, which is part of the right to life, cannot be traded off with economic benefits. Declining permission for change of land for a cement factory to come up at Sangrur, Punjab, close to farms…
Good news for travellers planning to visit Greece from India, without jumping flights! IndiGo has officially become the first Indian airline to introduce non-stop direct flights between India and Greece. It’s a first for any Indian airline and a matter of pride. As per the airline’s official release, the services launched in January 2026 with…
Asia relies heavily on energy supplies from the Middle East, leaving the region particularly exposed. (AI image) Middle East tensions due to the ongoing conflict of Israel and the US with Iran have raised fears of the Strait of Hormuz – a key maritime route being closed – threatening crude oil and LNG supplies for…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday delivered a 1 hour 25 minute presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, marking her record ninth consecutive budget. She made several major announcements covering income tax, defence, railways, MSMEs, healthcare, and more.The budget was hailed as “historic” by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Pisces, this week runs like a river with changing currents. At the start, you’re trying to balance income and expenses, and you may manage it, but only just. Saturn’s influence presses on your money and speech area, which is why confidence can dip and small losses can sting more than they should. Don’t take it…
Cities usually have interesting nicknames which represent an aspect of the city, whether it is its culture, history, or any local product. In Israel, there is one city which is uniquely named in terms of its fruity title, which is attention-grabbing in its own right: “The Big Orange.” This nicknaming is not arbitrary, as it…
A former member of GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy’s security team and his wife have been charged with drug trafficking, federal court records show. The arrest raised questions about the vetting of staff for the Ohio governor candidate, even though the ex-DOGE lead’s campaign says it acted immediately once it learned of the allegations.The pair, Justin…
Sharmin Akter Supta of Bangladesh bats during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup India 2025 match between India and Bangladesh at DY Patil Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Navi Mumbai, India. (Photo/Getty Images) KATHMANDU: Bangladesh and the Netherlands on Wednesday booked two of the four available spots at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup…
The Intelligence Bureau (under the Ministry of Home Affairs) has released the IB Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS) Admit Card 2026. Candidates can now download their hall tickets for the Tier‑I exam, which will be held on 27 January 2026. A total of 362 posts across India are to be filled via this recruitment drive, which is…
Patrick Dempsey shared a touching tribute to his ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ co-star Eric Dane, revealing they texted just a week before his demise from ALS complications. Popularly known as ‘McDreamy,’ Patrick spoke about his and Eric’s friendship with a heavy heart. He also spoke about his ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ co-star’s final days in an emotional tribute. Fans…
