NEW DELHI: Searching for their first win of the IPL 2026 season, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bat first against Shreyas Iyer‘s Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Monday.KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and decided to bat first at Eden Gardens.KKR made two changes in their playing XI, and neither of their two mystery spinners,…
Gold has corrected significantly by 19% globally and 17% in rupee terms. (AI image) Gold prices crash and how! The unprecedented rise in gold prices over the last few quarters has come to a halt – for now. In fact, gold prices have been on a crashing spree for the last two months, and the…
New Delhi: In a major change in policy, govt has increased the time allowed for construction of 6-10 km-long bridges across rivers such as Ganga and Brahmaputra to six years and for 2.5-6 km-long bridges on Mahanadi and Godavari to five years. The timelines have been revised from the current 24-30 months.Similarly, the construction period…
Himanta Biswa Sarma, Atul Bora (left); Gaurav Gogoi, Lurin Jyoti Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi (Right) NEW DELHI: As the people of the “tea state” prepare to elect a new government on April 9, “Asomiya jatiyotabad” (Assamese nationalism) remains a core issue for Assam. For decades, the state has wrestled with anxieties over protecting its cultural and…
H-2B visa is for non-agricultural guest workers employed mostly by the hospitality industry in the US. The Donald Trump administration silently walked back on a lesser-targeted visa program and restored its quota after reducing it, as the president’s private businesses depend largely on workers coming to the US on that visa. While the H-1B visa…
LUCKNOW: As hot weather conditions intensified on Saturday, many parts of the state reeled under heatwave, with the mercury crossing a record 47 degrees Celsius mark in Banda, hottest in the country.While most districts recorded maximum temperatures above 42 degrees Celsius, Lucknow saw a rise in mercury, making Saturday the hottest day of the season…
US President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, the largest in decades, underscoring a sharp focus on military spending amid the ongoing US-led war against Iran. The proposal, released on Friday, outlines a significant increase in Pentagon funding while calling for a 10% reduction in non-defence spending by shifting certain…
A 52-year-old Indian mom, Ranjana Pradhan, has captivated millions online with a viral video showcasing a simple outfit change. Her ‘expectation vs reality’ clip, featuring a shift from modest attire to a chic mini dress and boots, challenges age-related fashion norms. The video celebrates the freedom to dress authentically, resonating with viewers who praise her…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Sona BLW Precision Forgings, and Eicher Motors have been recommended as the top stocks to buy this week by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities. He also shares outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty:Nifty ViewThe benchmark index Nifty staged a strong pullback…
Dehradun: Students celebrate after the declaration of Uttarakhand Board of School Education (UBSE) Class 10th and Class 12th results, in Dehradun. (PTI Photo) Dehradun: Geetika Pant from Bageshwar and Naincy Dubey from Dehradun emerged as inspiring toppers in the Uttarakhand board results, their achievements shaped by hardship and resilience.Geetika scored 98% in Class 12, jointly…