Dehradun: Uttarakhand lost 749 leopards and 86 tigers over five years since 2020, according to data provided by the state forest department under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The information was shared with Amit Gupta, a Noida-based RTI activist, on Jan 19. To put the figures in perspective, around 235 tigers and around 1500…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from February 1, 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the April session can apply online once the portal opens. The last date to submit the application form is February 25, 2026. Students need to complete registration, upload documents, and…
In a thought-provoking statement, AR Rahman attributed his reduced involvement in Hindi cinema to ‘communal’ factors, sparking an industry-wide conversation. Veteran actor Saurabh Shukla weighed in, emphasizing the importance of idea-driven discourse rather than focusing on individuals. The reactions to Rahman’s comments, shared during a BBC interview, have created a tapestry of opinions across the…
You will manage a challenging situation with calmness and grace tomorrow; even if there is some type of awkwardness, perhaps through a disagreement or a difficult conversation, you will maintain composure. You will remain calm, select the right words, and use a soft, steady manner to approach problems. People around you may see this change…
Mahindra and Mahindra recently announced that it has received over 90,000 combined bookings for its newly launched XUV 7XO and XEV 9S, with a total booking value of Rs 20,500 crore (calculated at ex-showroom prices) as of 2:00 pm on January 14, 2026. With bookings piling up, customers are having to wait longer for their…
File photo: Union home minister Amit Shah (Picture credit: IANS) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday mounted a sharp offensive against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her government has failed to protect women, people and land in the state, while allowing corruption and infiltration to flourish for electoral gains.Addressing…
Over the last few years, personal taxation has seen meaningful changes, particularly in the form of revised slabs By Sureshkumar SIndia enters the Union Budget 2026 on relatively strong economic footing, supported by steady growth, resilient domestic demand and continued investment in digital public infrastructure. Over the last few years, personal taxation has seen meaningful…
Harry Brook (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: England white-ball captain Harry Brook has admitted he still has “more to learn” about his responsibilities away from the field after initially withholding details of a nightclub altercation in Wellington last October to shield his teammates.Brook had earlier claimed he was alone when he was struck by a bouncer….
Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh U19 have won the toss and have opted to bat against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. Teams: Bangladesh U19 (Playing XI): Zawad Abrar, MD Rifat Beg, Md Azizul Hakim Tamim(c), Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Md Rizan Hossan, Md Abdullah, Md Farid Hasan Faysal(w),…
A full moon arrives at the start of February, settling into the evening sky with little fuss but quiet interest. The event itself is familiar, yet this one carries a detail that does not come around often. Alongside the bright moon, nearby stars and clusters briefly share the same patch of sky. For observers across…
