Simran, Praveen Kumar and Banti (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a memorable Day 3 at the Asian Para Games 2026, with its athletics contingent leading the charge with five gold medals among 18 podium finishes to help the country swell its overall medal tally to 62 and climb to fifth in the standings.Sprinter Simran,…
The fire brigade’s main control room receives more than 15,000 emergency calls annually. (File Photo) MUMBAI: With recurring technical glitches affecting the 101 emergency helpline operated through MTNL, the Mumbai Fire Brigade has introduced five alternative mobile numbers.The BMC announced the additional numbers on Wednesday. Citizens can call 9076333101, 9076333102, 9076333103, 9076333104 or 9076333105 to…
Guwahati: A five-year GPS tracking study has recommended district-level coordination committees, anti-electrocution cells and early warning systems along vulnerable roads and railway tracks to reduce human-elephant conflict in Assam.The study, conducted by the Assam forest department and WWF-India, tracked four female-led elephant herds and a solitary male across Udalguri, Sonitpur and Biswanath districts between 2021…
NEW DELHI: Stating that peace had been established in the country’s three primary hotspots — Jammu and Kashmir, northeast region and areas affected by Left-wing extremism — home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the home ministry is now focused on the next big challenge, the drug menace, and aims to make the country completely…
Rachel Watkyn secured £60,000 from Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis on Dragons’ Den in exchange for a 40% stake in Tiny Box Company, after entering the programme with no previous experience of running a business. Founded in 2007, the company grew from her difficulty finding ethically produced packaging for her jewellery business into what she…
The planned route will cover Anantapur, Guntakal, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Solapur and Kalyan before arriving in Mumbai. Indian Railways’ second Vande Bharat sleeper train service is all set to start in the coming days. South Western Railway (SWR) has proposed November 1, the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava, for the inaugural special run of the new Bengaluru-Mumbai…
Actor Dhanush’s dedication to his craft has caught the attention of fans after a behind-the-scenes video from his upcoming film ‘OM’ began circulating online. The actor reportedly injured his hand while filming an intense action sequence but continued performing until the shot was completed. His commitment to getting the scene right has since drawn praise…
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) will close the registration window for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027 tomorrow, October 22. Candidates who wish to apply for postgraduate programmes in science and related fields at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other participating institutes must complete the application process by tomorrow.Interested…
Steve Smith (Pic credit: ICC) Australian batting superstar Steve Smith reached another career milestone on Wednesday, becoming the third Australian and the 12th player overall to score 11,000 runs in Test cricket during the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha.The 37-year-old achieved the landmark during Australia’s first innings at St George’s Park, scoring 28…
Numerology identifies five specific birth dates linked to strong business skills and traits. Those born on the 1st or 10th typically possess founder characteristics and a desire to lead. Individuals born on the 14th or 22nd excel in making deals and disrupting markets. People born on the 26th focus on long-term business growth and require…
