A man in England returned medieval floor tiles he took as a child over sixty years ago, stored in a biscuit tin. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Not many people can boast about how a biscuit tin led to an ethical awakening. Yet, there was one anonymous person from England whose metallic tin was carrying…
Brenton Thwaites, along with ‘Star Wars’ fame Daisy Ridley, are back again with a brand new film, this time around exploring the zombie apocalypse genre. While the film was released last year, and hit US theatres earlier this year, it has recently been confirmed that the film is all set to be released on a…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Sensex and Nifty opened in red on Monday on weak global cues as the closure of Strait of Hormuz led to an increase in oil prices. While Nifty50 went below 24,300, BSE Sensex dropped over 200 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,290.00, down 64…
Ludhiana: Commuters at the local railway station will soon step back in time as part of a week-long celebration marking World Heritage Day, featuring an 80-year-old road roller that stands as a testament to the city’s industrial history.The Ferozepur division of the railways has launched a series of commemorative events running from April 17 to…
The government has identified 40 sub-sectors, including rare earth magnets and printed circuit boards, for expedited clearance of foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals from countries sharing land borders with India, PTI reported.Under the revised framework, proposals from countries such as China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Afghanistan in these sectors will be processed within…
Hyderabad: In what is claimed to be first-of-its-kind nationwide, the Telangana govt announced financial assistance of 5 lakh each to the families of deceased gig and platform workers, acknowledging their contribution to the rapidly growing digital economy.The initiative covers gig workers who lost their lives in road accidents while on duty. In addition to the…
154 Claires stores close across UK with 1300 jobs lost in high street shakeup / Image: File Teen jewellery giant Claire’s has shut all 154 of its standalone stores across the UK and Ireland, abruptly ending its decades-long presence on the high street. The closures, confirmed in late April 2026, led to more than 1,300…
Panaji: A report from the state’s victim assistance unit (VAU) on sexual abuse of children, including rape, has revealed that data over the past 12 years shows that around 88% of perpetrators were known to the survivors.The report was submitted to chief minister Pramod Sawant. The VAU, constituted under the Goa Children’s Act, submitted a…
JAC Ranchi releases Class XI examination results 2026 with strong statewide performance JAC 11th result 2026: The Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi has announced the results of the Class XI Examination 2026, conducted across the state over a four-day period. The examinations were held from February 25, 2026 to February 28, 2026 at designated centres under…
Silchar: With the monsoon round the corner, water resources department (WRD) has stepped up preparedness across the Barak Valley, focusing on embankment safety and rapid response systems to minimise flood risks.At a high-level review meeting held in Silchar on Friday, additional chief engineer Atul Patowary asked officials to maintain “proactive alertness” and ensure that all…
