NEW DELHI: India’s forest cover increased by merely 2.5% between 2010-11 and 2021-22, but the ‘very dense forest’ component of it grew by 22.7% during the period, indicating effective regeneration and conservation efforts, claimed the central govt’s first-ever dedicated publication on forest accounting. It recorded a decline only in the ‘moderately dense forest’ category.Released on…
Dhanashree Verma and Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal are currently being discussed as potential participants for the upcoming reality series The 50. According to a report by Siasat, the former couple has been approached by the makers, with early-stage conversations said to be underway.There has been no confirmation from either Dhanashree or Chahal so far. However,…
NEW DELHI: The income tax department Saturday unveiled the draft income tax rules which aim to simplify tax filing and usher in ease of compliance. The new rules, which will come into effect from April 1, cover a range of issues for ordinary taxpayers and companies, with an emphasis on simplification, faceless assessments and reducing…
Fans are buzzing as ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters 2’ gears up for its February 27, 2026 release on Apple TV+. The new season promises deeper dives into Monarch, Skull Island, and introduces Titan X, a formidable new threat. This season pays homage to classic King Kong lore, hinting at a cephalopod-inspired monster that Godzilla and…
Dhakshineshwar Suresh (File Photo) Dhakshineshwar Suresh, called from reserves, defeated higher-ranked Jerome Kym of Switzerland in straight sets. Sumit Nagal made a successful Davis Cup return, putting India close to winning against a European side in an away tie on Friday.Team captain Rohit Rajpal chose Dhakshineshwar over Aryan Shah. The tall Chennai player justified this…
NAGPUR/CHANDRAPUR: The Maharashtra govt has set up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the Chandrapur kidney racket after allegations surfaced that farmers were coerced by illegal moneylenders into selling their kidneys to repay debts. The case triggered statewide concern on exploitative lending practices and possible international organ trafficking links. Revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said…
Bangladesh cricket team players (File photo) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Sunday said it was willing to play the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India but was bound by the decision of the Bangladesh government, which did not grant clearance for the tour.BCB director Abdur Razzak said government approval is mandatory for…
Charli XCX is officially back to the music scene with a brand new single and music video! Fully bring her ‘Brat Summer’ era to an end, the pop icon and actress recently released her brand new single titled ‘Rock Music.’Here’s what we know about the comeback and music video Charli XCX returns with ‘Rock Music’…
Actor Rasika Dugal, has made her stance clear; she said she would not have agreed to be part of a film like ‘Animal’. The actress said that she refuses to participate in projects that celebrate misogyny or push propaganda. ‘Animal’ was directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starred Ranbir Kapoor, alongside Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol,…
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, and India captain Suryakumar Yadav. The impasse over the India-Pakistan T20 WC match showed no signs of being resolved, after Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif weighed in on the issue, calling their boycott of the February 15 match against India in Colombo an “appropriate decision”. It was a “considered stance” to support…
