KANPUR: Nine bank managers, three crop insurance staffers, and 32 farmers – 14 of them landless – have been booked after Rs 68 lakh was fraudulently transferred to 35 “landless” farmers as compensation for crop losses in Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad district in violation of Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme (PMCIS) rules.Deputy director (agriculture) filed two…
ICC chair Jay Shah (Photo by ICC) NEW DELHI: After weeks of communication, suspense, and drama, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh for the 2026 edition of the T20 World Cup. The writing was on the wall the moment Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) “refused to participate in the tournament…
SRINAGAR: J&K Omar Abdullah Saturday praised the Centre for being generous in allocating funds to J&K, but said the same magnanimity had not been shown in the matter of restoring statehood.Omar said he had no hesitation in acknowledging and thanking the Centre’s efforts where it had delivered. “I am not among those who practise politics…
Emma Stone, the Oscar-winning actress, challenges herself with experiments in every way possible for the films – whether it’s acquiring a foreign accent or a new prototype for an emotion that shapes the generational perception. Well, for her upcoming thriller film Bugonia, the 36-year-old had to shave her head and, in fact, convince her daughter…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buy calls for today are: Petronet, MRPL, and CCL. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty, and the top stock picks for February 5, 2026:Index View: NiftyNifty has…
India’s captain Harmanpreet Singh, front, and others greet fans after winning the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Rajgir: The Indian men’s hockey team has won their fourth consecutive title in Asia, starting with the gold at the Asian Games in 2023. The next was the Asian Champions Trophy in Chennai in 2023,…
NEW DELHI: Jitesh Sharma admits that being left out of India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad was disappointing, but that setback soon felt insignificant compared to the personal loss he suffered shortly after. The wicketkeeper-batter lost his father, Mohan Sharma, on February 1 after a brief illness, a moment that changed his perspective on…
MS Dhoni (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) MS Dhoni‘s aversion to phones has been highlighted once again by another former teammate. His detachment from social media continues to be a talking point in cricket circles. The Indian Premier League’s ever-changing landscape contrasts sharply with MS Dhoni’s consistent leadership approach. His fundamental principles focus on sticking to basics,…
Facing record prices, most middle-class households are expected to stick to the custom of shagun (auspicious) buying. (AI image) Gold buying on Dhanteras 2025: It’s Dhanteras today and many people opt to buy gold for auspicious reasons. What should your gold buying strategy be and what are the top factors to keep in mind? Jateen…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing West Asia conflict and concerns over energy supplies have prompted govt to explore faster rollout of flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs), which can run on blended petrol as well as 100% ethanol. At a meeting called by the petroleum ministry on Saturday, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) flagged the need to address consumer concerns,…
