Bangladesh’s interim government has directed several of its diplomatic missions in India to temporarily suspend visa services, citing security concerns, amid continuing strain in bilateral relations with New Delhi. The decision was confirmed on Thursday by M Touhid Hossain, who addressed a media briefing at his office in Dhaka, as PTI reported. Hossain said he…
Ram Charan’s sports action drama ‘Peddi’ witnessed another drop in collections as it completed eight days in theatres. After a strong opening week, the film’s daily earnings have gradually slowed.According to Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 6.30 crore net in India on its eighth day. This represents a 16.6 percent decline from the Rs 7.55…
High up in the harsh, beautiful mountains of Ladakh, clinging to a sheer cliff face above a plunging river gorge, you’ll find one of India’s most incredible monasteries. Unlike the big tourist hotspots, you can’t just drive right up to Phugtal Monastery. There are no direct roads, no bustling souvenir markets, and absolutely no mobile…
Madhu Gottumukkala, the Indian-origin acting head of US federal cybersecurity, has come under scrutiny after reports that he uploaded internal government documents into a public version of ChatGPT. A Politico investigation said the uploads occurred during the summer of 2025 and involved files marked “For Official Use Only”, triggering automated security alerts and an internal…
File photo: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal with European Union commissioner for trade and economic security Maros Sefcovic NEW DELHI: India and the European Union (EU) will hold ministerial-level discussions on January 8-9 in Brussels to bridge differences in the proposed free trade agreement and push for an early conclusion of negotiations, an official…
Saudi Arabia mourns Nasser bin Radan Al Rashid Al Wadaei, believed to be the nation’s oldest citizen at 142. He witnessed the Kingdom’s transformation from its inception to modernity, outliving generations of his own family. His life, marked by faith and simple living, served as a testament to endurance and the country’s remarkable progress. Saudi…
Rajasthan Royals’ Ravindra Jadeja (PTI Photo) Ravindra Jadeja produced a match-winning all-round performance as Rajasthan Royals defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs, and the veteran all-rounder later reflected on his effort with a mix of clarity, humour and gratitude. Named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 43 and impact with the ball, Jadeja…
Lake Powell reaches historic low in August Lake Powell has fallen to a record-low elevation, 20 feet lower than it was at the beginning of 2026. The decline is not unexpected as scientists have been warning against this approaching doom. Lake Powell is the second-largest man-made reservoir in the YS by totak capacity, second to…
Amid escalating instability in the Middle East, the UK government has issued its strongest travel warning, placing 14 countries on its “do not travel” list, urging British nationals to leave immediately if they are currently in these regions.The advisory, issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), comes as regional conflict continues to disrupt…
CM Yogi at ‘Maha Vriksharopan 2026’, calls 35 crore sapling drive a “grand endeavour” to honour Mother Earth Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the mega plantation drive, ‘Maha Vriksharopan 2026’ with a target to plant 35 crore saplings across the state under the central theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”…
