LONDON: British PM Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has quit, he said in a statement on Sunday, as pressure intensifies on Starmer over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States.Starmer is facing what is widely seen as the gravest crisis of his 18 months in power over his decision…
NEW DELHI: India fast bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the BCCI said on Friday. Rana suffered a knee injury during India’s warm-up match against South Africa in Navi Mumbai on February 4, 2026.The BCCI said Rana was assessed by a specialist and underwent scans, following…
Public opinion of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) went downhill after a fatal shooting in Minnesota, with new polling showing growing disapproval of the agency and rising support for protests against its aggresive tactics.The shift came a day after a federal officer fatally shot a 37-year-old mother in Minneapolis, shooting her 3-4 times in…
RSS plans shakha expansion, wider outreach to mark centenary year (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will focus on expanding its ‘shakhas’ and stepping up public outreach programmes during its centenary year, with the organisation saying it is pushing both organisational growth and wider social engagement as part of its 100th…
Google Gemini introduces free JEE Main mock tests, says CEO Sundar Pichai Google has rolled out full-length practice tests for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main on its Gemini platform, which was announced by CEO Sundar Pichai. In a social media post on January 29, 2026, the IIT Kharagpur alumnus showed his excitement about the…
RRB Group D recruitment 2026 applications postponed The Railway Recruitment Board has postponed the application process for RRB Group D recruitment 2026, which involves around 22,000 vacancies across various railway zones and departments. As per the revised schedule, the online registration process will now begin on January 31, 2026, instead of the earlier announced January…
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna remain one of the most adored pairs in Tollywood. While the duo have never officially confirmed their relationship, their on-screen and off-screen chemistry has consistently kept fans invested. From Geetha Govindam to Dear Comrade, their pairing sparked admiration — and speculation.According to multiple reports, the couple secretly got engaged in…
MUMBAI: Axis Bank reported a steady operating performance in Dec quarter, with net profit rising 3% year-on-year to Rs 6,490 crore, supported by strong loan growth and higher fee income, even as margins moderated. The bank’s net interest income increased 5% from a year earlier to Rs 14,287 crore, on the back of 14% growth…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is going to conduct the SSC CGL 2025 Tier II examination on January 18 and January 19, 2026. Candidates who have qualified for Tier I are now waiting for the release of the Tier II admit cards, which are mandatory for entry into the examination centre.As per SSC’s usual schedule…
Travellers planning a spiritual sojourn to Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir today should know that darshan timings at the city’s most prominent landmark have been changed because of the Lunar Eclispse 2026. The announcement was made by Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. It said that the Ram Mandir will remain closed to devotees on March 3…
