Bangladesh government’s Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul addresses a press conference on the issue of Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India, citing security concerns, in Dhaka on Thursday, January 22, 2026. NEW DELHI: Hours after standing firm on its demand to have its T20 World Cup matches moved from India…
NEW DELHI: Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced fresh amendments to the Companies Act, which seeks to decriminalise several procedural defaults, provide flexibility in buyback of shares and recognise new instruments for executive compensation.The bill, which has been referred to a joint Parliamentary committee for examination, provides for allowing restricted stock…
Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: AFP) MUMBAI: The senior men’s selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, will meet on May 19 to pick India’s squads for the one-off Test and three ODIs against Afghanistan in June, following the IPL. Confirming the development, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told TOI that the committee will convene to finalise the…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ambassador Sergio Gor to discuss ways to expand the trade relationship between India and the United States.Goyal confirmed the talks in a statement on X, confirming discussions on trade expansion. “Hosted US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick & US…
NEET UG 2026 conducted smoothly across 551 cities with strong security and high turnout NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency conducted NEET UG 2026 across India, recording a nationwide attendance of 96.92 per cent. Of the 22,75,011 registered candidates, 22,05,035 appeared for the examination held in pen-and-paper mode between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.The…
For thousands of years, the Sahara has symbolised extreme isolation, a landscape so hostile it feels incompatible with sustained human life. But long before the desert became what it is today, parts of North Africa supported communities whose genetic history is now forcing scientists to rethink how ancient populations moved, mixed, and survived.A study published…
Actress Khushbu has lauded Vikram Prabhu’s performance in the content-driven film ‘Sirai’, calling it a ‘silent blockbuster’ and a must-watch. Despite a modest opening in December 2025, the film achieved box-office success through positive word-of-mouth. Khushbu praised the film’s tight direction, perfect casting, and Vikram Prabhu’s restrained yet bold portrayal, highlighting its impact even on…
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Chennai Super Kings by seven wickets in their IPL 2026 match in Lucknow on Friday, riding on a destructive innings from Mitchell Marsh and a late assault from Nicholas Pooran. Chasing 188, Marsh led the charge with 90 off just 38 balls and shared a 135-run opening partnership with Josh Inglis,…
Owning an electric car is quite simple. Maintaining it is even simpler if you follow a few basic habits. You don’t have engine oil, clutch or a traditional gearbox to worry about. But your EV still needs care, especially when it comes to the battery and daily usage.Start with the battery, because it is the…
Mantras are no less than cosmic tools that hold the power to manifest and seek divine blessing, but do you know what makes this Shiva mantra so powerful that it can even conquer death? Read on to learn the divine powers of this mantra and why it is revered in the Vedic tradition? What is…
