For the first time, Vande Mataram was rendered from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the Independence Day celebrations on Saturday as the country marked 150 years of the national song.The ceremony also saw 2,500 NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers form the words “Vande Mataram” at the venue. Around 5,000 achievers and grassroots…
Qatar denies detaining three Iranian pilots (representative image) Qatar on Saturday denied Iranian claims that its forces were holding three Iranian military pilots captured after their fighter jets were downed during a March operation, saying the allegations were misleading and came at a sensitive time amid efforts to ease regional tensions.Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed…
Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes Berkshire Hathaway is realigning its investment portfolio, putting more money into Google parent Alphabet and US homebuilders while cutting some of its holdings in financial companies and other stocks.The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate bought roughly 48.1 million additional Alphabet shares during the second quarter, taking its total…
Ryan Gosling’s first look as Kade in ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ has officially been released. The first teaser clip for the upcoming film, which will be released next year, was shown to fans at the D23 Expo. Image credit (Instagram) Another new project under the ‘Star Wars’ franchise is underway, with actors Ryan Gosling and Flynn…
India’s Devdutt Padikkal (ANI Photo) Soon after pushing Sri Lanka debutant off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha to mid-off for a single, Devdutt Padikkal leapt in joy. He had just scored his maiden Test century — in his third Test and fourth innings — and earned a warm hug from India captain Shubman Gill, along with applause from…
On August 17, 2026, the Moon’s transit through Libra will inspire an atmosphere of emotional equilibrium and harmony. Individuals may find themselves drawn to authenticity in their relationships, fostering a deeper sense of loyalty. Those born on specific dates could be inclined toward serious commitments, while others might seek a grounding presence in their partnerships….
Mumbai: The state nodal cyber police have registered an offence against unknown fraudsters after several Maharashtra home department officials received WhatsApp messages from foreign numbers impersonating additional chief secretary (home) Manisha Mhaiskar to seek financial assistance.An official from home department has lodged an FIR alleging that the impersonator used Mhaiskar’s name and profile photograph to…
Sumant Jain, 32, and his wife Padmavathi, 29. BENGALURU: A WhatsApp voice message sent by a 32-year-old civil engineer to his mother around 1.30am on Thursday has emerged as a key detail in the deaths of a couple in Laggere, north Bengaluru.Sumant Jain, 32, and his wife Padmavathi, 29, were found dead at their rented…
11 officers tasked with completing the digitisation Panaji: To ensure that all Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) in the state are computerised, the registrar of co-operative societies has appointed 11 officers to handhold those PACS that have yet to come on board.The registrar of co-operative societies wants all 58 PACS in the state to be…
NEW DELHI/DHAKA: India and Bangladesh are discussing a possible bilateral visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman late next week, official sources said. Though the visit has yet to be officially confirmed, Rahman is likely to travel to India between Aug 21 and 25, in what would be his first trip to the country after taking…
