Punjab launches second phase of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign to step up fight against drugs CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Wednesday launched the second phase of its flagship anti-drug campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, adopting a multi-pronged approach to tackle the menace.AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal, who attended the launch event near Jalandhar, said more than 1.5…
Agnivesh Agarwal, the eldest son of mining billionaire Anil Agarwal, passed away in the US. He was 49.Agnivesh, who was on the board of Vedanta group firm Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), was recovering from an undisclosed illness at the time of his death.Anil Agarwal has two children: his late son, Agnivesh, and a daughter,…
Greater Noida: India’s Nikhat Zareen (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) Greater Noida: Star boxers, including Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi Hooda, lived up to their top billing with easy wins but the spotlight once again fell on questionable refereeing as the National Boxing Championships were marred by fresh controversy and a disrupted bout here on Wednesday. Controversy dominated…
On January 6, 2026, Bollywood buzzed: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal named baby boy Vihaan. Daisy Shah slammed election campaigners over Bandra fire from crackers. Shraddha Kapoor quipped on wedding query. Babil Khan honored late dad Irrfan on 59th birthday. Sreeleela opened up on adopting three kids. On January 6, 2026, Bollywood made headlines with…
NEW DELHI: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said that democratic institutions derive their strength from trust and moral responsibility, not from procedures alone.Radhakrishnan was speaking in New Delhi at the release of a book titled, ‘Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from the Life of Srila Prabhupada.’“Leadership, particularly in public life, is the force…
US employers posted significantly fewer job openings in November, signalling that hiring remains subdued even as economic growth has picked up, according to data released by the Labor Department. Businesses and government agencies reported 7.1 million open jobs at the end of November, down from 7.4 million in October. While hiring remained weak, layoffs also…
Viswanathan Anand in Kolkata (Photo by Lennart Ootes) KOLKATA: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand showed he remains a force to reckon with in a field increasingly dominated by youngsters, notching up two wins to emerge joint leader with 2.5 points after three rounds of the Rapid games on the opening day of the Tata Steel…
South cinema buzzed with activity on January 7, featuring Yash’s ‘Toxic’ update and a fiery new poster, while the ‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row escalated in the High Court. Actor SJ Suryah sustained an injury on the ‘Killer’ set, and Mohanlal reportedly exited Chiranjeevi’s film. Samantha’s powerful first look for ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ also captivated audiences….
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh’s education sector has witnessed a far-reaching transformation over the past eight years, marked by expanded digital access, improved infrastructure, higher enrolment, rapid growth in skill education and structural reforms in higher education.Government data indicate that sustained policy focus since 2017 has led to measurable improvements across school, secondary, technical and university…
US stocks were mixed in early trading on Wednesday, a day after key indices touched fresh record highs, as investors turned cautious ahead of crucial US jobs data and amid rising global uncertainty.The S&P 500 was hovering between gains and losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 28 points, or 0.1 per cent….
