NEW DELHI: Govt is planning integration of three key media-nodal bodies – Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI), Central Bureau of Communication (CBC, formerly DAVP), and Press Information Bureau (PIB) – to create a unified and more responsive system for communication and public outreach. The move, as per senior officials, aims to streamline information flow,…
Asian markets traded higher on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve delivered its third consecutive interest rate cut, although gains were capped as policymakers hinted they could slow the pace of future reductions.The latest quarter-point cut, bringing borrowing costs to their lowest level in three years, had already been widely expected. Investors, however, drew comfort…
Air India has approached the Indian government to request access to restricted military airspace in China’s Xinjiang region to shorten international flight paths, according to a Reuters report quoting an internal company document. The move comes as the airline struggles with higher operational costs following Pakistan’s closure of its airspace to Indian carriers.The appeal, submitted…
Picture this: you’re mid-haircut in Rome, and suddenly the streets erupt with chants of “Habemus papam!” That’s exactly how Harry Styles stumbled into one of the most historic moments of 2025. In an interview tied to his new single ‘Aperture,’ the 31-year-old pop icon finally explained his unexpected cameo at Pope Leo XIV’s conclave election…
AR Rahman recently sparked a heated debate after suggesting that shifts in political power may have impacted his relationship with Hindi cinema. The Oscar-winning composer hinted that he may not be getting enough work and later referred to it as a “communal thing,” triggering strong reactions from across the industry. Now, singer Anup Jalota has…
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MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni‘s impact at Chennai Super Kings has long been hailed for its calmness, loyalty and unmatched leadership — but former CSK star Mike Hussey has now lifted the curtain on a lesser-known side of the franchise: the off-field bonding culture built around Dhoni’s open-door hospitality.Go Beyond The…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has appointed four additional special roll observers for West Bengal to bolster oversight of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, according to a notification.The appointees are Ratan Biswas, Vikas Singh, Sandeep Rewaji Rathod and Dr Shailesh. West Bengal SIR Brings Home A Man Presumed…
Missed the big online sales for your favourite festive buys? Don’t worry, the offers haven’t ended yet!Experts expect another wave of discounts, cashbacks, and easy EMI options as the festival of lights draws closer.September to November is the busiest time for India’s leading e-commerce platforms. Online marketplaces aim to grab maximum attention, while banks compete…
Norway Chess 2026 will take place in Oslo from May 25 to June 5, featuring elite men’s and women’s tournaments with equal prize money and format. Six players in each event will compete in a double round-robin with Armageddon tiebreaks. Stars include Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa, and Wesley So, plus Ju Wenjun, Zhu Jiner, Humpy…
