NEW DELHI: A dramatic moment briefly stole the spotlight during India’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash against Namibia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday, as an unusual delivery from Namibia skipper Gerhard Erasmus sparked confusion and a heated exchange with the umpire.The incident occurred in the eighth over of India’s…
Comets usually fade quietly once they swing past the Sun. Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS did not follow the same path. Instead, as it began to exit the solar system, it flared up dramatically. NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope caught the outburst in December 2025, spotting water vapour, carbon dioxide, and complex organic compounds streaming into space. For…
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a statewide law restricting smartphone use during instructional time in public schools, formalising a policy shift that will take effect at the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year.The legislation requires public school districts across Michigan to limit smartphone use during classroom instruction, while allowing students to carry…
During his appearance on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show,’ Shahid Kapoor took a light-hearted jab at the topics of marriage and Valentine’s Day while promoting ‘O Romeo.’ He amusingly noted that his wife, Mira Rajput, is fully aware of the attentions he garners, putting family first. Fans can catch the film, featuring Triptii Dimri, in…
As the Lunar New Year gets closer, many families have a tradition that goes beyond just cleaning up. Before the new year, they clean every room in their house. Many people see this as a cultural tradition, but others believe it has a deeper meaning related to energy, mindset, and renewal. People who believe in…
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter of 2025, losing its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD. The US-based automaker said it delivered 418,227 vehicles in the final quarter, taking full-year sales to about 1.64 million units. A day earlier, BYD announced annual EV sales of 2.26 million units,…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Awami League on Sunday rejected the country’s parliamentary election as a “well-planned farce,” claiming that the vote, conducted without the party’s participation, disregarded democratic norms and the Constitution. In a statement posted on its X handle after polling concluded and counting began, the party expressed gratitude to citizens – including mothers,…
US tax refund tracker: US taxpayers can track their income tax refund status using the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) “Where’s My Refund” tool, which provides near real-time updates on refund processing stages, expected timelines and payment status.According to information available on the IRS website, refund status generally becomes visible within 24 hours after e-filing a…
Anthony Mosca (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Italy registered a historic first-ever win in the men’s T20 World Cup, trouncing Nepal by 10 wickets in just the second match of their maiden appearance in the competition here on Thursday.After their spinners ran through the Nepal batting line-up to dismiss them for a modest 123, brothers Anthony…
NEW DELHI: More than 1,300 athletes have been removed from the Khelo India programme over the last three years due to performance issues and doping violations, Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.Responding to a question on the performance of athletes enrolled under the scheme, the minister said 1,342 athletes exited…
