NEW DELHI: India’s middle-distance runner Mohammed Afsal scripted history on Friday by breaking the long-standing men’s 800m national record at the UAE Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai. The 29-year-old clocked an impressive 1:45.61s to surpass the previous record of 1:45.65s set by Jinson Johnson in 2018.Afsal’s performance earned him a second-place finish at the World…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reclaimed a spot in the list of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, riding the optimism of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the tech industry that pushed its stock to record levels.According to a report by Bloomberg, TSMC’s stock rallied 14% last week, elevating the chipmaker’s market capitalisation…
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has officially extended the admission deadline for 24 undergraduate and postgraduate courses for the 2025 academic session. The extension provides additional time for candidates seeking admission to various programs, especially those whose entrance tests are conducted by the university itself rather than through CUET.The updated schedule now offers applicants more flexibility…
NEW DELHI: A Pakistani drone struck a residential area in Ferozepur, Punjab, on Friday, injuring three people. The attack left the victims with burn injuries. The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital, as confirmed by SSP Ferozepur Bhupinder Singh Sidhu.“We received information about 3 people being injured. They have burn injuries. Doctors will treat…
Citing sustained structural reforms, improved fiscal metrics, and macroeconomic resilience, global rating agency Morningstar DBRS has upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB’ with a stable trend.The agency said the rating revision reflects India’s strengthened economic fundamentals, supported by continued infrastructure investment, digital transformation, and a more robust banking sector.“The upgrade reflects Morningstar DBRS’s view…
Delhi Capitals’ captain Axar Patel with Punjab Kings’ players Arshdeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak before the start of the (IPL) 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. With the 2025 Indian Premier League temporarily suspended for a week following escalating tensions along the western border, teams are now managing the logistics of relocating their…
To make it easier for users to book train tickets and avail of other train-related services via the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) platform, Indian Railways offers an AI chatbot called AskDisha 2.0. The chatbot offers users a range of services like booking tickets and getting refunds and it even provides necessary information….
Comed-K Under graduate Entrance Test 2025, scheduled to be held on May 10, has been postponed in select cities in accordance with directives issued by the Indian government under Operation ‘Sindoor’The affected test cities are Gujarat: Jamnagar (Test City Code: 26428); Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar (14126), Jammu (7994); Punjab: Ludhiana (14458), Bathinda (1686), Jalandhar (2288),…
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has announced the postponement of the inaugural NC Classic, citing the prevailing national security situation and prioritising the safety and well-being of all stakeholders. The decision was shared via his official Twitter handle on Friday.“In the light of the current situation the inaugural edition of the NC classic stands postponed until…
India has sufficient supplies of petrol, diesel, and LPG, and there is no need for panic buying, top oil companies said on Friday, following rising tensions with Pakistan.State-run firms — Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) — issued separate statements assuring the public of adequate fuel stocks and normal operations….
