File photo of the IPL Trophy. (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed on Friday (May 9) that IPL 2025 has been suspended for one week with immediate effect. As a result, today’s fixture between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Lucknow has been called off. The…
NEW DELHI: Four individuals — three women and one man — have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district for allegedly posting obscene and abusive videos on Instagram with the aim of earning money and online popularity.The accused have been identified as Mehak, Pari, Hina, and Jarrar Alam. The arrests were made by the Asmoli…
AMRITSAR: In less than twenty-four hours, the Golden Temple once again received a threatening message warning of a possible bomb attack. The fresh threat, similar in content to a previous one referencing RDX and a specific time, sparked renewed concern among authorities and devotees alike.Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Secretary Partap Singh informed on Tuesday…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (File photo) NEW DELHI: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday dismissed Moody’s decision to downgrade the country’s credit rating, calling it “a lagging indicator” and attributing the development to fiscal policies under the Biden administration. Speaking on CNN, Bessent said the downgrade, which stripped the US of its final…
Facing stricter visa rules and a less welcoming environment in the US, international students are increasingly looking at alternative destinations for higher education. Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, France, and Singapore are emerging as popular choices, attracting students with strong academic reputations, post-study opportunities, and supportive environments. These countries offer appealing prospects amid shifting global educational landscapes….
In an era where professional lives are increasingly non-linear and success no longer follows a single template, the traditional question—”What do you want to be?”—can feel more limiting than helpful. For students and early-career professionals who don’t have a fixed goal in mind, the pressure to “figure it all out” can be stifling.But not knowing…
A video of Shiv Sena (UBT) workers slapping an auto driver in Virar over alleged ‘anti-Marathi’ remarks has gone viral. In Bihar, a BJP leader was shot dead days after a Patna businessman’s killing. The FBI in the US arrested eight Indian-origin men, including a BKI-linked fugitive, in a gang crackdown. In Mumbai, Christians protested…
The income tax portal will implement new PAN Card application requirements starting July. Applying for a new PAN Card? From July 1, 2025 the Central Board of Direct Taxes intends to implement mandatory Aadhaar authentication for obtaining new Permanent Account Number (PAN) cards.At present, individuals can apply for a PAN using their name, birth date…
Gautam Gambhir angry at The Oval pitch curator (Screengrab) The build-up to the fifth and final Test between India and England at The Oval has taken an unexpected turn, with a fiery exchange between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and pitch curator Lee Fortis grabbing headlines. The confrontation, which took place on Tuesday during India’s…
Akash Deep celebrates after taking the final wicket of Brydon Carse to take his 10th wicket of the match and secure the win for India during day five of the Second Test Match against England (Image by Stu Forster/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Akash Deep loves singing old songs. His favourite is Mohammed Rafi’s “Main Zindagi…
