NEW DELHI: Over 93,000 posts across five central armed police forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, amounting to around 8.7% of their combined sanctioned strength, were vacant as of Jan 1, 2026, the home ministry informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.As many as 28,342 posts (17.7%) are vacant in CISF, 27,400 (9%) in CRPF, 14,531 (5.6%)…
Indian Railways’ accelerated electrification push has sharply reduced diesel consumption, helping cut crude import dependence while expanding cleaner rail operations across the country. Mission-mode electrification has now covered about 99.4% of the Broad Gauge network, with the remaining stretches also taken up for completion.According to information shared by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok…
Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan (AP) Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott described his side’s defeat to South Africa as “devastating”, admitting the narrow loss in a dramatic T20 World Cup contest would linger with his players. The Proteas edged Afghanistan after a gripping encounter that required two Super Overs, leaving South Africa relieved and…
Rajpal Yadav is currently facing one of the most challenging phases of his life. The actor recently surrendered at Tihar Jail in connection with a Rs 9 crore debt and cheque bounce case. As members of the film industry continue to step in with financial assistance, singer Mika Singh has now announced his support and…
A new white paper notes that “Indian migration to the UK has evolved in four distinct waves since 1947, each aligned with Britain’s shifting economic and labour needs.” and argues that it has played a central role in shaping modern Britain’s economyThe report titled “Migration of the Indian Diaspora to the UK”, released by Manish…
The government’s stake sale in Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (Bhel) was oversubscribed two times on the first day, with institutional investors placing bids worth over Rs 5,650 crore on Wednesday.Institutional investors bid for more than 22.07 crore shares at an indicative price of Rs 256.07 per share, against about 9.40 crore shares on offer under…
Adam Zampa of Australia celebrates with teammates (Getty Images) Nathan Ellis produced a fiery opening spell to propel an under-strength Australia to a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland in their Group B opener of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Defending 183, Australia’s pace spearhead ripped through the Irish top order, finishing with outstanding figures…
Shiva Rajkumar shares his close friendship with Rajinikanth. He also hints at S.J. Suryah’s lively presence on the sets of ‘Jailer 2’. The film is being made at a fast pace. Many big stars are part of the cast. An item song featuring Nora Fatehi has also been shot. The movie is building significant hype….
Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri NEW DELHI: Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri lashed out at Lok Sabha leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s repeated attacks over the infamous Epstein files, saying he met Jeffrey Epstein only “three or four times” in a professional capacity as part of the Independent Commission on Multilateralism.Puri said…
Bengaluru: Cipla Foundation Wednesday announced a partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to set up the Cipla Foundation Centre for Pulmonary Medicine at the Tata IISc Medical School. The facility will provide diagnostics, outpatient and inpatient care, a dedicated intensive care unit, and high-dependency services for the treatment of respiratory illnesses.The Centre for…
