Praveen Sood (File photo) NEW DELHI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director Praveen Sood received one-year extension on Wednesday, days before he was due to retire on May 24, PTI reported.Sood had also been granted a one-year extension in May last year. He was appointed CBI director in May 2023 while serving as Karnataka DGP.The…
A New York-based Iranian national has pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn to charges of alien smuggling and intentionally receiving child sexual abuse material, according to US prosecutors.The defendant was identified as Sharon Gohari. They are a naturalised US citizen who lived between Iran and Nassau County, New York.Authorities said Gohari operated a long-running…
Vande Bharat sleeper train Premium trains – better than Rajdhani and Tejas Express – and offering enhanced passenger comforts and importantly higher average speeds will in the coming years be the new reality for overnight travel on Indian Railways – courtesy the Vande Bharat sleeper train project. Over 250 new trains are in the pipeline…
Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers and key details from the series ‘The Boys’. Reader discretion is advised if you haven’t watched it yet.Homelander, the newly immortal being, is all ready to showcase his power from the most powerful seat at the White House with just his fingertips. After letting the President take his last…
NTPC Limited releases recruitment notification for assistant officer and engineer posts NTPC Limited has invited applications for 45 vacancies under two separate recruitment advertisements for environment management and contracts and materials positions. The company has released detailed eligibility criteria, vacancy distribution, age limits and selection procedures for both recruitments.The vacancies include 20 posts for Assistant…
MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) A flicker of hope around MS Dhoni’s return to the Chennai Super Kings setup on Wednesday quickly turned into fresh disappointment, after reports confirmed the veteran did not travel with the squad to Lucknow for their crucial clash against Lucknow Super Giants.Dhoni, who has missed the entire IPL 2026 so far…
Nordlingen is no ordinary German town. With its red roofs, church towers, and ring of ancient walls, it wears its medieval charm beautifully. But beneath the picturesque streets and historic spires lies a story shaped by a meteor, a giant crater, and the wreckage of deep space. Hidden beneath its historic charm is evidence of…
Mumbai: Awadhi and Bhojpuri songs, stories, and poems from the ghats of Kashi, paintings depicting life in Prayagraj, and cuisine with its regional flavour. These are some of the features of Maati 9, a festival of Purvanchal, to be held on May 16 at the Kalina campus of Mumbai University. Lt Governor of Jammu and…
Bengaluru: Contrary to the popular narrative that A/C coaches are safer, thieves have started targeting passengers on premium coaches as well.Earlier this month, Railway Protection Force’s Bengaluru division and Govt Railway Police apprehended a group of thieves who specifically targeted AC coaches, especially on Vande Bharat trains.Following repeated complaints by passengers who lost their electronic…
Hyderabad: Spend management player Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd has posted a 30% jump in profit after tax at nearly Rs 41 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, from around Rs 31 crore in the same quarter of financial year 2024-25. This was on a 50% rise in revenues for Q4FY26 at…
