In this screengrab from a video posted on April 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Mahila Sammelan, in Varanasi. (@NarendraModi/Yt via PTI Photo) Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that women came out in large numbers to vote in the assembly elections in five states/UTs to teach a lesson to “pariwarvaadi”…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Skipper Rishabh Pant (ANI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants have received a major boost ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, with captain Rishabh Pant declared fit to play despite recent injury concerns.Pant had suffered a painful blow to his left elbow after being struck by a 145 km/h delivery…
There is something weirdly satisfying about a good personality test. Even when we know they aren’t exactly a clinical diagnosis, they act like little digital mirrors for the soul. They’re fun, they’re fast, and every once in a while, they hit you with a “wait, how did it know that?” moment.Most of the time, our…
Recent AC explosions have caused fatalities and significant fires in Delhi and Ghaziabad. These incidents highlight risks from refrigerant leaks, poor maintenance, electrical faults, and improper installation. Experts advise regular servicing, using certified parts, and professional installation to prevent such dangerous failures. Air conditioners provide soothing relief in the scorching heat of peak summers and…
NEW DELHI: In a country where Magnus Carlsen’s shadow looms over every square of the chessboard, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa walked into Norway Chess 2026 and did what no Indian had managed before by lifting the title in the World No. 1’s own backyard.The 20-year-old from Chennai began the second half of the event from the bottom…
The upcoming series ‘Exam’ is set against the high-pressure and emotionally intense world of competitive examinations. The series focuses on ambition, inequality, and the moral dilemmas individuals face under extreme pressure.The series is written and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker A. Sarkunam. The lead roles are played by Dushara Vijayan and Aditi Balan. Veteran actor…
Engineer Rashid (PTI image) SRINAGAR: Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Thursday urged central govt to release Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, who has remained incarcerated at New Delhi’s Tihar Jail for the past five years, on humanitarian grounds, to meet his ailing father.In a statement, the Mirwaiz said he had visited the jailed MP’s father,…
Amid expectations of an increase in retail prices of petrol and diesel, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday suggested a pass through of higher crude prices to consumers, while arguing that India had headroom to navigate the current energy shock due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.“They (govt) have cut excise taxes…
Queen Elizabeth made Prince Harry crack a smile at a military parade in 2006. An old royal photograph of the Queen is back in the limelight due to the emotional warmth captured in the image. This heartwarming moment is said to be taken when Prince Harry graduated from his military training school in 2006.During the…
India and France have shared close ties since 1947, formalized through the landmark Strategic Partnership launched on 26 January 1998, a first-ever for India with a Western nation, and the first for France with a non-Western nation. This partnership reflects their vision of enhancing strategic autonomy through deep bilateral cooperation. Defence and security, civil nuclear…