J&K health minister Sakina Itoo SRINAGAR: J&K’s minister for health and medical education, Sakina Itoo, Friday sought removal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the union territory after Union home minister Amit Shah said the Centre aims to completely withdraw AFSPA from almost the entire northeast by next year, citing improved security…
Indian traditions can be kept alive without great efforts. It’s the little things, the consistent things; those can make a big difference. Participating in festivals, telling stories, speaking the native languages, promoting traditional arts, spending time with elders, and visiting cultural landmarks are some of the things parents can do to instill a strong sense…
Shockwaves from the Strait of Hormuz supply disruption are rippling across global oil markets, setting off a frantic race to rush in crude. As availability tightens, refiners and traders are scrambling against the clock to lock in cargoes that can be delivered without delay, intensifying competition for every available barrel. Out of 40 bids placed…
Sai Sudharsan’s reply after back-to-back hit wicket dismissals (Image: X) Sai Sudharsan created an unwanted and bizarre piece of IPL history by becoming the first batter to be dismissed hit-wicket in back-to-back matches. The Gujarat Titans opener suffered two almost identical dismissals during the IPL 2026 playoffs, first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier…
A YouTuber who faked a gaming livestream to create an alibi while murdering his pregnant girlfriend has been jailed for at least 31 years.The sentencing follows a court hearing in Belfast in which it was ruled that he carried out a “brutal and frenzied attack”.36-year-old Stephen McCullagh from Lisburn, Ireland showed no emotion as Justice…
Some of the sounds of Ajmer are age-old. Like the cry of the azaan at the dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Or the bells of Mayo College, ringing through corridors trod by the sons of the well-known and well-heeled. A third, perhaps less perceptible now, is provided by the sirens at Ajmer Railway Workshop, which…
Woman living alone in Mauganj district was found murdered inside her locked house (Image used for representational purpose only) BHOPAL: A woman living alone in Mauganj district was found murdered inside her house, her hands and legs tied and cloth stuffed into her mouth, with post-mortem findings pointing to death by suffocation, police said on…
A TRAI assessment reveals inconsistent mobile network performance on Delhi-NCR’s Metro and Namo Bharat corridors, impacting commuters’ daily digital lives. (AI image) Uninterrupted connectivity is becoming as essential to urban mobility as trains and roads as work, payments and entertainment move online. The modern Indian city commuter carries more than a smartphone. He carries his…
Representative Image (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) The European Commission has proposed a sweeping new set of regulations, approved by its 27 member states, to abandon their reliance on American and Chinese technology. The push for “tech sovereignty” comes amid warnings that a foreign power could weaponise critical digital infrastructure against the countries in the region. According…
Mumbai Indians Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) Mumbai Indians all-rounder Corbin Bosch has admitted the absence of regular captain Hardik Pandya has made life difficult for the five-time IPL champions this season, with the side struggling to recover from key moments going against them during a disappointing campaign. Mumbai Indians were officially knocked out of the…