Swiss New Year tragedy: Dozens were killed and over 100 injured after a deadly fire erupted at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort during New Year celebrations. NYC’s new mayor: Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani became New York City’s first South Asian and Muslim mayor after being sworn in on the Quran. Indore water crisis: A…
The rupee slipped 10 paise to close at 89.98 against the US dollar on Thursday, marking a weak start to the first trading session of 2026, as sustained foreign fund outflows and a subdued domestic equity market weighed on investor sentiment, PTI reported.Forex traders said the USD/INR pair moved in a narrow range during the…
Aryna Sabalenka (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images for Tennis Australia) World number one Aryna Sabalenka has signalled that she is eager for a rematch against Nick Kyrgios after being beaten by the Australian in their widely discussed “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition match. The high-profile clash took place in Dubai on Sunday, where Kyrgios claimed…
Zahan Kapoor, whose outstanding performance in ‘Black Warrant’ has garnered worldwide recognition, finds himself in a curious situation where acclaim hasn’t yet resulted in fresh projects. He conveys his heartfelt appreciation for the praise received, while also pointing out the industry’s slow pace of work. Zahan Kapoor’s breakout performance in ‘Black Warrant’ earned him global…
NEW DELHI: Battling heavy snowfall and biting cold, the Romeo Force of the Indian Army has stepped up search and surveillance operations in the Pir Panjal ranges of Poonch district. Troops are operating at heights above 13,000 feet, braving extreme cold, deep snow and rugged terrain. Despite the harsh conditions, soldiers have been seen moving…
Bulgaria on Thursday adopted the euro as its official currency, becoming the 21st country to join the eurozone, a long-anticipated milestone that comes almost 20 years after the Balkan nation entered the European Union, but one that has exposed deep political and public divisions.At midnight, Bulgaria formally gave up the lev, which had been in…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images) Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have injected new life into ODI cricket, turning the format into a must-watch whenever they feature. Recent bilateral series against Australia and South Africa sparked an unusual level of excitement, echoing the atmosphere seen during the 2023 ODI World Cup….
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal once faced a surprising arrest while working as an assistant director for Anurag Kashyap. The ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ crew was shooting without permission at a site used for illegal sand mining, leading to their detention. Fortunately, Kaushal’s time behind bars was short, a stark contrast to his current success in films…
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday backed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, asserting that the BJP’s “conspiracy” would fail. He also predicted that the BJP would lose the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2027.Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Akhilesh Yadav said, “In West Bengal, Mamata…
The gross Goods and Services Tax collections for December 2025 were at Rs 1.75 lakh crore, marking a 6.1 per cent increase from the previous year. The April-December period of 2025-26 saw massive growth in GST collections, with total collections reaching Rs 16.5 lakh crore, up 8.6 per cent from Rs 15.2 lakh crore in…
