SRINAGAR: J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah rejected Thursday Union minister JP Nadda’s claim linking “National Conference (NC) and Congress” to a govt job exam leak in the Union territory, pointing out that the fiasco occurred in 2022 under the lieutenant governor’s (LG) administration when his govt was not in place.Omar indicated that Nadda was correct…
India to face 10% US tarrifs The Trump administration on Thursday imposed new tariffs of 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies, including India, saying the move aims to push trading partners to strengthen enforcement against goods produced using forced labour. India now qualifies for the lower 10% rate after…
Panshul Bansal, NEET-UG topper, explains why he was not at Jantar Mantar NEET AIR 2 said he chose studies over protests. Why his remark sparked a debate among aspirants Panshul Bansal, NEET-UG topper, explains why he was not at Jantar Mantar NEET AIR 2 said he chose studies over protests. Why his remark sparked a…
Kiran is a timeless Indian name meaning “ray of light.” Popular across different regions and languages in India, it is one of the country’s best-known gender-neutral names and symbolises hope, brightness and new beginnings. Gender-neutral baby names continue to grow in popularity as parents look for names that are meaningful, flexible and universally appealing. Whether…
You’ll wake with a little extra spark today, Gemini. The Moon favours enthusiasm, and Mercury supports alertness, quick thinking, and easy conversation. That makes the whole day feel lighter, like windows opened after stale heat.There is joy around you, but not in a dramatic way. More like easy laughter during tea break, a family invitation,…
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt stay in six-storey lavish abode in Pali Hills, Mumbai. (Image credits: Instagram) Ranbir Kapoor, the ‘Ramayana’ star, gears up for the digital trailer of the much-awaited fantasy drama film. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed big-budget saga continues to bask in the limelight following the ‘Pratham Sankalp’ event in New Delhi, sparking excitement…
(From left) Tapan Mohanty, Rakesh Patra and Tapeshwarnath Das in Glasgow As the Indian gymnasts begin their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Friday, two young athletes from Puri, Odisha, will be looking to make their mark on one of the biggest stages of their careers.Tapan Mohanty and Tapeshwarnath Das both took up gymnastics at…
Quote of the day by mother of ikigai philosophy Mieko Kamiya Mieko Kamiya is widely remembered today as the mother of ikigai psychology, courtesy of the bestselling book by Hector Garcia and Francesc Iralles. Born in Japan in 1914, Mieko Kamiya grew up in an intellectually rich environment, living for periods in Switzerland and the…
Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after 26 days NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26-day hunger strike in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, saying the decision followed prolonged negotiations and was taken to avoid any possibility of violence in the country. In a post on…
London, July 23 (IANS) The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2027 will be played at The Oval, with the title clash scheduled from June 9 to 13. The venue will host the prestigious match for the…
