File photo: PM Modi with Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Wednesday met home minister Amit Shah and BJP chief Nitin Nabin in what was seen as another round of deliberations by the brass over the party’s list of office-bearers.Though there was no official word on the meeting, speculation over party’s…
NEW DELHI: National Medical Commission has approved 9,911 additional undergraduate seats, taking the country’s total MBBS capacity to a record 1,36,939 for the 2026-27 academic session.The seat matrix released by the regulator also shows 1,27,028 renewed seats apart from the additional ones, approved through new medical colleges and increased intake in existing institutions. The expansion…
Nature has long shaped Japanese culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in its baby names. Inspired by the changing seasons, delicate blossoms and the fleeting beauty of spring, many Japanese baby girl names carry meanings that reflect harmony, renewal and grace. Among these, cherry blossoms, or sakura, hold a special place, symbolising beauty,…
NEW DELHI: People who fail to report births and deaths to authorities within two years may face a stricter registration process under a proposed amendment to the law governing civil registration.The Centre has proposed that births and deaths reported after two years can be registered only on the order of a first-class judicial magistrate, replacing…
Trump, after threatening a renewed US naval blockade, has said that ships will be allowed safe passage via Hormuz for a 20% toll. (AP Photo) A district court judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing an immigration policy targeting foreign researchers, fact-checkers, and trust and safety workers working on misinformation, fact-checking and…
Blake Neff blasts Candace Owens’ ‘Russian spy project’ claim, questions evidence behind TPUSA allegations (Image via Getty) Candace Owens has sparked another debate around Turning Point USA (TPUSA) after making a series of claims about the organization’s alleged links to people with Russian and Eastern European backgrounds. The conservative commentator raised the issue while discussing…
Taylor Swift’s reported fallout with Blake Lively has resurfaced after insiders claimed Blake felt isolated following Taylor and Travis Kelce’s latest milestone. Sources say the legal battle involving Justin Baldoni strained their friendship, while Blake reportedly struggled seeing Taylor celebrate with other close friends. Neither Swift, Lively, nor Ryan Reynolds has publicly commented on the…
US disables a non-compliant vessel in Hormuz The United States on early Thursday (local time Wednesday) disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach an Iranian port, marking the first commercial vessel targeted since Washington reimposed its naval blockade against Iran as part of its escalating campaign over the Strait of Hormuz.US Central Command (Centcom) said…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates with his teammates at the end of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi once again proved why football’s biggest moments continue to belong to him. The Argentina captain inspired the reigning champions to a dramatic 2-1…
Walk into almost any hotel room, whether it is a budget stay beside a motorway or a luxury property overlooking a city skyline, and the same detail appears again and again. White bedsheets. White pillowcases. White towels folded in the bathroom. The colour has become so closely associated with hotels that many travellers barely notice…