Video credits: X @CAC_CPRO NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday moved quickly to contain a forest fire in Uttarakhand’s Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, deploying an Mi-17 V5 helicopter for firefighting operations after receiving a request from the state government.The fire broke out in the rocky terrain between the Alaknanda and Lakshman Ganga…
As the FY27 Budget draws closer, the country’s agriculture industry is urging the government to rethink how the sector is supported, pressing for higher spending on technology, digital systems and climate-ready infrastructure to unlock long-term growth. The sector employs close to 45% of the country’s workforce but contributes less than one-fifth to gross value added….
Anish Giri, Fabiano Caruana, and Hikaru Nakamura (Photos by Lennart Ootes, Crystal Fuller, and FIDE) NEW DELHI: In a chess world where new “World Championships” seem to spring up every other week, the time-tested oomph of the Candidates Tournament still stands apart. It remains the only gateway to the classical World Chess Championship match, the…
Shahid Kapoor shields kids Misha and Zain from fame, prioritizing normalcy despite his stardom. In an interview, he shares minimal talks on celebrity life as they grow aware. He avoids the “star” label to stay authentic. Next, he stars in Vishal Bhardwaj’s O’ Romeo, releasing February 13. Shahid Kapoor takes deliberate steps to shield his…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and other state officials on the allegations levelled by Enforcement Directorate over the raids on I-PAC — a political consultancy firm linked to Trinamool Congress The top court sought the response from chief minister within two weeks.The bench of…
India’s western fashion market is seeing mixed results after the strong post-pandemic boom. While some global brands are struggling with slower demand, others are continuing to grow. Brands like Marks & Spencer, Benetton and Adidas are facing weak sales, while Uniqlo and Nike are expanding their footprint. At the same time, Zara’s growth has remained…
Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami may have reshaped football in the United States, but fresh revelations from Saudi Arabia have reopened one of the sport’s most astonishing “what if” stories. Al Ittihad president Anmar Al Haili has disclosed that the Argentine legend turned down a mind-boggling offer worth around 1.4 billion euros, choosing family…
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar won praise on social media after his video from a polling booth during the BMC elections 2026 went viral. In the clip, the actor was seen making his way out of the polling station and heading to his car. However, he was stopped by a girl pleading for help. Girl asks…
Screengrab from viral video (Image/Instagram) NEW DELHI: A comedian’s satirical take on US immigration policy has gone viral, with a video showing him impersonating President Donald Trump and mockingly “selling” H-1B visas in India under a buy-one-get-one-free scheme. The clip has drawn sharp reactions online amid debate over recent changes to the visa programme.The video,…
With visa interview appointments being deferred to March, April or even later, job prospects have become uncertain for some. (AI image) Indian H-1B visa holders are facing a fresh headache! Amidst the Donald Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, existing H-1B visa holders now face the prospect of job loss, salary cuts and local income tax payouts…
