Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district will resume this year after remaining suspended for six years, officials said, according to PTI.District Magistrate Ashish Bhatgai said preparations have been initiated following directions from the Union government for the trade session, which typically runs between June and September. The…
Harshit Rana (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders have been dealt a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with key pacer Harshit Rana ruled out for the entire season due to a knee injury. The young fast bowler picked up the injury during a T20 World Cup warm-up match and has since undergone…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Kohli’s transition to playing fewer formats might impact his T20 rhythm, especially after breaks.“This time, things will be a little different for Kohli. For the first time, he will play the IPL having completely retired from Test cricket. He is playing only one…
Spring equinox celebrations at Stonehenge At 10:01 GMT this morning, something happened that has been happening for 4.5 billion years, and yet remains quietly astonishing: Earth arrived at the precise point in its orbit where neither pole leans toward the Sun. For one suspended instant, our restless, tilted planet was perfectly balanced relative to its…
Rain lashed parts of Punjab and Haryana on Friday, with temperatures hovering below normal limits.For the second consecutive day, rain lashed Chandigarh throughout the day, and the showers led to a sharp drop in mercury here. The maximum here dropped to 18.8 degrees Celsius, ten notches below normal, according to the MeT.Ambala, Panchkula, Narnaul, Rohtak,…
The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) 2026 notification for both Primary Level (Class 1 to 5) and Upper Primary Level (Class 6 to 8) is now live on the UPPSC website https://upessc.up.gov.in/. This year, the Commission has introduced a One-Time Registration (OTR) system to simplify the application process and ensure candidates’ information is stored…
The excitement around ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ intensifies as fans delve into a prop passport used by Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza Ali Mazari. Observers are drawing connections between his birth date, November 26, 1979, and the tragic 26/11 Mumbai attacks. The film’s intricate narrative receives accolades for its depth, particularly highlighting director Aditya Dhar’s exceptional craftsmanship…
Today is all about teamwork and appreciation, as social networks shine bright. Embrace the opportunities for recognition and esteem, but remain aware of any nagging self-doubt that may influence important choices. In your personal life, cherish the little moments with loved ones. For professionals, the horizon looks promising, while students are encouraged to harness their…
NEW DELHI: India on Friday delivered a 2.5-ton consignment of medical supplies and equipment to Kabul following a deadly airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghan capital that killed over 400 people.The external affairs ministry said that the shipment carried emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits and equipment to support treatment and recovery for…
The price of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by about Rs 22 a litre on Friday, reflecting the spike in global oil prices amid conflict in the Middle-East, even as the rates of normal petrol and diesel remained unchanged.In Delhi, bulk or industrial diesel prices were raised from Rs 87.67 per litre…
