NEW DELHI: Buzz is growing that assembly polls in Punjab may be brought forward to Nov 2026 from Feb 2027, as scheduled. Keeping this in mind, Congress is learnt to have started its preparations, while the ruling AAP has already kickstarted its campaign.Congress sources said the Punjab unit has held discussions on Nov polls, while…
NEW DELHI: New initiatives to strengthen Bihar’s inland fisheries ecosystem will be launched with the laying of foundation stones for an integrated aqua park at Bhojpur and a national fisheries development board regional centre in Patna Monday.“These initiatives aim to strengthen Bihar’s inland fisheries ecosystem through modern technologies, scientific resource management, employment generation and value…
NEW DELHI: A hug, a handshake and a pitch worth $1.5 billion. That was the texture of Sunday in Nice, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly threw open ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ — and where, hours earlier, Modi had quietly worked a room full of people who write the cheques. The…
Rebel camp to merge with NCPI, extends support to NDA NEW DELHI: Chances of even a politically clued-in person having heard of Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) are near-zero. It is now set to be the fifth biggest party in Lok Sabha.In a dramatic development, 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs informed Lok Sabha Speaker…
A quiet conversation inside the US vice president’s residence offered a glimpse into the personal faith and family life of US VP JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, as they spoke openly about religion, marriage and raising a young family in Washington.Speaking in an interview with Sunday Morning national correspondent Robert Costa,…
The US Navy said it rescued 14 Indian seafarers on Sunday as Virat-1, an Indian-flagged mechanised sailing vessel or dhow, was sinking off the Oman coast following a mechanical failure. The Indian Embassy in Oman said all rescued crew members are “safe and in good health” and were moved to a vessel that is heading…
President Emmanuel Macron hosted PM Modi for bilateral talks NEW DELHI: India and France looked to further expand their strategic partnership in a range of areas, including defence, civil nuclear cooperation, trade and technology, as President Emmanuel Macron hosted PM Modi for bilateral talks. Adoption of an innovation roadmap to deepen cooperation in critical and…
A birthday that should have been a moment of celebration instead brought fresh scrutiny for US President Donald Trump, after a report revealed concerns among some people close to him about his age, memory and energy levels.Trump turned 80 on Sunday found himself at the centre of discussion about his health and fitness for office…
Nature’s cycle of life and death is more complex than we perceive. A recent study reveals that the remains of dead organisms, termed ‘ecological memory,’ profoundly shape ecosystems. While sometimes hindering recovery, these remnants often provide crucial nutrients and shelter, significantly boosting new growth across diverse environments, demonstrating the powerful, common influence of the deceased…
Jude Bellingham (Image Via Getty) As England star Jude Bellingham gets ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia, attention has unexpectedly shifted away from football and toward a personal issue involving his girlfriend, Ashlyn Castro. The American influencer has become the center of a public family dispute after her mother, Tina Marie…