“Ache din aane wale hain…”“Abki baar Modi Sarkar…”“Khela Hobe…”Slogans like these often end up doing a lot of the heavy lifting in elections. Speeches and manifestoes may lay out the details, but it’s these short, catchy lines that bring energy to campaigns and stay with people long after the rallies are over.Like every election in…
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz caresses with the trophy after defeating Italy’s Jannik Sinner in the final of the French Open tennis tournament, Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Paris. (AP Photo) Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his French Open title this year, as the two-time reigning champion has pulled out of both the Rome Masters and French…
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Raising concerns over recurring electrical accidents, fires and electrocutions across the country, former power sector regulator D Radhakrishna has urged the Centre to introduce sweeping electrical safety reforms, arguing that stronger oversight is essential to protect consumers and prevent avoidable tragedies.In a letter dated June 9 to NITI Aayog member Prof Abhay Karandikar,…
The reported fallout between filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and actor Ranveer Singh following the latter’s exit from Don 3 has reportedly escalated further.According to an insider close to the matter, Ranveer Singh allegedly attempted to smooth over tensions by offering to collaborate on another film with either Farhan Akhtar or his sister Zoya Akhtar. However, the…
18-year-old aspiring doctor in Nagpur died by suicide following the NEET re-examination announcement (Pcture credits: X) NAGPUR: The intense pressure surrounding NEET-UG re-examination, following the paper leak controversy claimed its first victim in Nagpur. An 18-year-old aspiring doctor, Akanksha Chaturvedi, died by suicide on May 20 at her family residence in Ajay Nagar here, but…
Monsoon uncertainty weighs on gains from lower oil prices MUMBAI: Oil prices have tumbled enough for some analysts to lower India’s headline inflation forecast for the fiscal year, but uncertainty over the trajectory of monsoons is nudging consumer firms to temper their growth expectations. Companies with a wide footprint are hoping that a diversified product…
A punishing heatwave has taken over countries in Western Europe Western Europe remained in the grip of a deadly heatwave on Wednesday, with at least 50 weather-related deaths in France, Britain recording its hottest June day, and temperatures in Paris hitting a June record of 40.9°C as a weather pattern known as an “Omega block”…
Raj Bawa pulled off an stunning catch to dismiss Suryansh Shedge during the IPL 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on Thursday.The wicket came in the 14th over when Shardul Thakur bowled a full delivery on the pads. Shedge tried to flick it towards short midwicket, but the ball went in the air….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union government’s council of ministers on Thursday, with discussions expected on the functioning of ministries, recent policy decisions, their outcomes and future plans, official sources said.The meeting, the first of the council of ministers this year, assumes political significance as it comes after…
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity rates have nearly tripled worldwide since 1975. At the same time, the increasing consumption of ultra-processed foods and frequent unhealthy snacking are increasingly contributing to obesity, diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Research published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also indicates that snacks high in protein…