Trans-border narco-terror suspect flees NCB custody in Jammu JAMMU: An alleged member of a trans-border narco-terror module escaped from the custody of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Jammu Sunday night, prompting police and the bureau to launch a massive manhunt to nab him.“The details of how Aqib Bashir escaped from custody are unclear… Police and…
The CII Business Confidence Index rose to 66.0 in Q2FY27 from 60.8 in the previous quarter, signalling stronger business expectations. Business confidence among Indian companies improved sharply in the second quarter of FY27, with firms expecting stronger demand, higher capacity utilisation and increased hiring despite continuing global uncertainties, according to a Confederation of Indian Industry…
On the edge of the Mojave Desert, rows of solar panels now cover ground that once looked much like the surrounding landscape: pale sand, scattered vegetation and long stretches of exposed soil. The Gemini solar project, northeast of Las Vegas, was built across about 20 square kilometres and contains roughly 1.8 million panels. Before construction,…
Tom Holland and Zendaya’s hectic film promotions left them too exhausted to take their Japan holiday. Tom Holland and Zendaya have had an exceptionally busy year, travelling around the world to promote their respective films, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey. After months of country-hopping and long-haul flights, however, the newlyweds were reportedly…
Today’s Jia Shen Day energy encourages quick thinking and planning for growth. However, taking shortcuts may lead to more work later on. Certain Chinese zodiac animals need extra care with decisions and communication. Other animals may find opportunities for learning and advancement. Focusing on intentional growth and completing tasks is advised for all. This is…
Punjab Congress workers protest against the Haldwani “purification” ritual, demanding action against its organisers Punjab Congress staged a protest on Monday against the BJP and RSS over a “purification” ritual allegedly conducted at Uttarakhand’s Haldwani Ramlila Ground after a Congress rally attended by party president Mallikarjun Kharge. The protesters also demanded that the FIR registered…
The High Court has made it clear that the statutory safeguard also covers the work she performs. (Image for representative purpose only) A woman with 14 years’ experience returned to her job after maternity leave only to find that while her salary had remained the same, her managerial duties had been reduced. Now the Delhi…
Roger Federer receives his Hall of Fame ring at the U.S. Open. (AP Photo) Roger Federer’s career was built on numbers that seem almost impossible to comprehend.Twenty Grand Slam titles. One hundred and three tour-level trophies. Three hundred and ten weeks as the world No. 1, including 237 consecutive weeks at the top. Five successive…
Floating wetlands slash wastewater greenhouse gas emissions Installing a floating wetland planted with native vegetation on an Australian municipal wastewater lagoon cut methane emissions by up to 66 per cent, according to the results of a two-year field trial. Published on 25 August 2026 in the Journal of Environmental Management, the peer-reviewed study looked at…
In 1998, Alex Trebek donated 74 acres in the Hollywood Hills worth $2 million(Image Credit: Instagram) Alex Trebek was known to millions as the longtime host of ‘Jeopardy!’ But one of his lasting contributions had little to do with television. In 1998, he gave away 74 acres of undeveloped land in Los Angeles’ Hollywood Hills,…
