NEW DELHI: India’s smartphones market has opened 2026 on a weak note, recording its slowest start in six years as shipments slipped 3% year-on-year in the March quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. The decline may appear modest, but the underlying pressures suggest a more persistent demand slowdown.As per the report, smartphones are getting pricier, and…
Grammy winner Meghan Trainor has sold her lavish Encino mansion for nearly $7 million, coinciding with her ‘Get In Girl’ tour cancellation. Citing the challenge of balancing her new baby with work, Trainor’s decision also sparks speculation about potential low ticket sales. The expansive estate featured a recording studio and resort-style amenities. It seems Grammy-winning…
DoE EWS DG CWSN Admission 2026 Second Draw Expected After Document Verification Ends Delhi EWS Second Merit List 2026: The Directorate of Education (DoE), Government of NCT of Delhi, released the results of the first computerised lottery draw for EWS, DG, and CWSN admissions for the 2026–27 academic session on April 6, 2026. Online Result…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The big question around MS Dhoni continues to dominate IPL 2026 chatter – when will he return, and will he play today against Sunrisers Hyderabad? Fans are eagerly waiting for a glimpse of the iconic wicketkeeper-batter as Chennai Super Kings prepare to face SRH at the Rajiv Gandhi…
A fossil that appears to shine like gold has been quietly misleading scientists for decades. Found in black shale deposits in southwest Germany, these 183-million-year-old remains, mostly ammonites, were long considered classic examples of pyritisation. In simple terms, researchers believed the original biological material had been replaced by pyrite, a mineral often called fool’s gold…
Each zodiac sign carries its own unique traits that shape personality and relationships. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know what the universe has planned for your love life today? Read on to discover what awaits you. Aries Aries, today you may notice an intriguing stranger—and it could be more than just a fleeting moment. Use…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 200 electric buses, launched the Delhi-Rohtak interstate e-bus service and dedicated the Madanpur Khadar bus terminal to the public. She also inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building at the East Vinod Nagar depot to enhance the efficiency of employees.The total bus fleet has now crossed…
Thane: As many as 2,514 patients in Thane district received financial assistance of Rs 21.7 crore under the chief minister’s medical assistance fund in 2025-26, officials said.The fund supports eligible patients who are unable to avail benefits under other govt health schemes. Measures such as a district-level cell, paperless applications and faster approvals have improved…
Bengaluru: Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of his political rival Yogeshgouda Goudar, faces immediate disqualification from the legislative assembly under the Representation of the People Act, which mandates the removal of any elected representative sentenced to two or more years of imprisonment.A notification to this effect is…
Chennai: Where a candidate’s name, symbol and photograph figure on the electronic voting machine (EVM) is decided by process laid down in the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, and the Election Commission’s own manual.Candidates of recognised national and state parties form the first block. Next come candidates of…
