Video shared by Iran’s press TV Iran on Wednesday claimed that it shot down as US fighter jet amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Iran’s state affiliated media Press TV shared a footage on X showing the apparent crash. In the clip, a jet (that Iran claims is US F-18) was ‘successfully’ shot…
NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday warned hotels and restaurants of action in case it found them levying additional charges under heads such as “LPG charges,” “gas surcharge,” and “fuel cost recovery” in food bills.The authority issued an advisory invoking provisions of Consumer Protection Act observing that such charges are being…
Prithvi Shaw. (File photo) NEW DELHI: “I like to be in the present.” That sums up Prithvi Shaw’s outlook after a turbulent phase that saw him lose his IPL spot and his place in the Mumbai Ranji Trophy squad. Back after a mental reset, the Delhi Capitals batter is choosing clarity over noise.“Last year when…
QS 2026: IIT Delhi ranks in global top 50 for five major subjects NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has marked a significant milestone in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The institute’s five engineering and technology subjects have entered the top 50 in the world, showing a significant improvement over…
The conversation around age gaps between actors playing romantic leads has been gaining traction lately. It recently came into focus when 20-year-old Sara Arjun was cast opposite 40-year-old Ranveer Singh in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, and when 29-year-old Rashmika Mandanna portrayed the wife of 60-year-old Salman Khan in Sikandar.Now, Akshay Kumar, who will next be seen…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government for their remark that India does not see itself as a “dalaal” (broker) like Pakistan, questioning it’s past diplomatic outreach.Congress leader Pawan Khera, in a post on X, said, “Was India a ‘Broker Country’ when Modi was desperate to mediate…
In a significant overhaul aimed at boosting enlistment, the US Army has increased its maximum recruitment age from 35 to 42, widening the pool of eligible candidates and aligning itself with other military branches.The revised policy applies across the Regular Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve. According to the officials, the move is part…
The government on Tuesday informed Parliament that the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) is examining revisions in pay scales, salaries, allowances and pension structures for central government employees, while consultations with stakeholders are currently under way.In a reply to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said the…
Gurindervir Singh (PTI Photo/Gurinder Osan) NEW DELHI: The final day of the National Indoor Athletics Championships ended with high drama in the men’s 60m race, where Gurindervir Singh won gold and set a new national record. The race took an unexpected turn after favourite Animesh Kujur was disqualified, changing the outcome completely.Gurindervir, running his first…
At a time when American universities are revising how they position themselves on public expression, Boston University has removed Pride flags displayed in campus buildings, triggering concern among sections of its faculty.University officials said the decision stems from a “content-neutral policy” governing signage. According to a university statement, outward-facing displays can shift speech from an…
