Vande Bharat to E. coli: What CAG found behind Indian Railways’ big makeover (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Indian Railways is in the middle of one of its biggest modernisation drives, spanning station redevelopment, new trains, electrification and record capital investment. A recent CAG audit, however, shows that alongside this expansion, gaps remain in some…
Starlink used for communications in Ukraine ultimately became deeply integrated into its military operations Elon Musk received Ukraine’s Order of Freedom, one of the country’s highest state honours, from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday for his “outstanding personal merits” in protecting human life and freedom and strengthening ties with the United States.The award recognises Musk’s…
The average annual pay at the top 10 B-schools stood at 27.4 lakh. If you thought that your good old MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree was losing relevance, think again! According to Deloitte India’s Campus Workforce Trends 2026 report, MBA degrees continue to command a premium over engineering positions.In fact, an MBA is emerging…
Toxic Day 2 box office collection (Image Credits IMDb) Yash-starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has begun its theatrical run on a spectacular note. The Geetu Mohandas directorial crossed the Rs. 100 crore mark in India on its opening day, setting up strong expectations for its first weekend. As the film enters Day 2,…
Nadia: School students shop for ‘rakhis’ ahead of the ‘Raksha Bandhan’ festival, in Nadia, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) School holiday August 28: Students and parents are checking school schedules for Friday, August 28, 2026, as heavy rain continues in parts of India and Raksha Bandhan falls on the same day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD)…
Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha celebrates his century on the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI Photo) BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla praised Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha on Thursday after the left-hander scored fourth consecutive half-century of the series in the ongoing second Test…
Sutak Kaal household rules are important for the Chandra Grahan on 28 August 2026. Families traditionally clean kitchens and puja spaces before this restricted period begins. Stale cooked food and uncovered items are cleared from homes before Sutak commences. Old flowers from puja areas and unpreserved food are also removed. Naivedya or food offerings are…
The situation in Jasola, Delhi, is dire as open drains create an unending threat to the local population. NEW DELHI: At Jasola, the open drain, in which 15-year-old Mithun fell while chasing a kite and died last week, runs alongside rows of matchbox-sized homes, shaping childhoods around fear and restriction. A woman points to the…
The first photos of the suspected killers of YouTuber/singer Ankit Baliyan LUCKNOW: The first photos of the suspected killers of Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan, 32, have surfaced after he was shot dead outside a gym in Shamli on Wednesday evening.Police said the attackers had allegedly carried out reconnaissance of the area before targeting…
A 9-year-old boy from Washington has become an unlikely social media sensation thanks to a childhood hobby that is anything but ordinary. Known online as “The Toilet Kid”, Damian has developed a fascination with toilets, toilet seats and household appliances, turning his interest into a hands-on backyard project. Rather than simply collecting unusual objects, Damian…
