Chandigarh: Alongside its continuing battle against drug abuse, Punjab is grappling with high prevalence of HIV. At nearly 1.2% it has one of the highest HIV sero-positivity rates in the country, nearly three times the national average of 0.4%.According to health ministry’s 2025-26 report, over 3.5 crore tests were conducted under National AIDS Control Programme…
The wild elephant that was electrocuted Dibrugarh: A male Asian wild elephant, estimated to be around 60 years of age, was electrocution in the early hours of Friday after coming in contact with a live wire at Luhijan village under Jonai in Dhemaji district.The incident occurred at approximately 2am when the elephant entered the village…
JAISALMER: In a significant step towards strengthening operational coordination and enhancing combat readiness, troops of the Indian Army’s Golden Katar Division, based in Barmer, and personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) recently took part in a joint mine-laying training exercise in the deserts of Rajasthan.The exercise, conducted under the aegis of the Konark Corps…
US President Donald Trump questioned the nationality of an Indian journalist before taking his question during a press interaction at the White House on Friday.As the journalist prepared to inquire the US president’s relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump asked, “Are you from India by any chance? Huh? I thought you were from Germany.”“I…
Karmelo Anthony’s (left) trial for the murder of Austin Metcalf in Texas began. The highly anticipated trial of Karmelo Anthony who stabbed Texas teen Austin Metcalf last year began with the shocking revelations. “I have been stabbed,” Metcalf said as he was limping towards his twin brother Hunter Metcalf and then bled to death in…
India can return to a growth trajectory of over 7% in FY28 through macroeconomic stability and supply-side measures, provided external conditions improve, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday.The comments came after the Reserve Bank of India lowered its GDP growth forecast for FY27 to 6.6% from 6.9% projected in April, citing elevated…
Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has opened up about the backlash she faced after a video she shared during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 victory celebrations went viral for the wrong reasons. The clip sparked controversy after social media users alleged that it featured “moaning” sound effects. Although the actress swiftly removed the video, the incident continued…
The All India Bar Examination (AIBE) remains one of the most important milestones for law graduates seeking to begin legal practice in India. Conducted by the Bar Council of India, the examination assesses whether candidates possess the fundamental legal knowledge and professional competence required to enter the profession.Based on the structure of AIBE 21, which…
Poland’s Maja Chwalinska (AP Photo) Paris: While Paris buzzes around her, Maja Chwalinska keeps things simple: tea, a show, perhaps a little tennis, and an early night. It is the routine that has carried Roland Garros’ surprise finalist from world No. 114 to No. 21 in the Live Rankings, and she sees no reason to…
NEW DELHI: Vietnamese electric mobility company Green SM on Friday launched its all-electric taxi service in Delhi-NCR, marking its entry into India’s rapidly expanding ride-hailing market. The company said it plans to gradually expand its operations to other major cities.Green SM, backed by Vietnam’s Vingroup, is positioning itself in the premium segment of the market…
