Quote of the day by Winston Churchill (AI-generated image) Most people, asked whether they fear death, either dodge the question or answer with something solemn. Winston Churchill did neither. “I am prepared to meet my Maker,” he said. “Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter.” It is…
Despite the recent Middle East disruptions, India’s fertiliser supply has remained largely on track, with most shipments crossing the Strait of Hormuz safely and domestic production exceeding targets, according to the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers.The ministry said that out of 20 vessels carrying fertilisers and raw materials for India, 15 have successfully crossed the…
Consulate General of India in Dubai. Indian nationals in the UAE can now book appointments online for passport, visa and attestation services as Indian diplomatic missions introduce a new appointment system to ease long queues during an ongoing transition of outsourced consular services.The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India…
OPEC+ has decided to raise its oil production targets once again, agreeing to increase output quotas by 188,000 barrels per day (bpd) from August as the group continues to unwind earlier production cuts.The decision, taken during an online meeting, comes after similar quota increases for June and July. Between April and July, the seven core…
Cape Verde Receive Hero’s Welcome (Image: X) Cape Verde’s national football team returned home to a rapturous reception at Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport, as thousands of supporters celebrated the Blue Sharks’ historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The homecoming marked a landmark moment for the island nation after Cape Verde became the smallest…
58 engineering colleges shut across India in 2025-26, over 950 courses discontinued: AICTE The number of engineering colleges shutting down in India continues to grow, with 58 engineering and technical institutions closing during the 2025-26 academic year. The closures span several states, led by Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, and reflect a pattern that the regulator…
Aamir Khan tied the knot with Gauri Spratt on Sunday, and that has once again brought back an old joke made by Salman Khan about his fellow superstar’s personal life. Known for his quick wit, Salman had once humorously linked Aamir’s reputation as a perfectionist to his marriages, leaving audiences in splits.During an appearance on…
YouTube alerts UK creators over content control rules (Image: X) The UK government’s proposed changes to how public service broadcasters are promoted on digital platforms have sparked a political row, with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage accusing the Labour government of attempting to “seize control” of YouTube’s algorithm.The controversy follows the launch of the government’s…
Uddhav targets BJP over Ayodhya donation row, seeks impartial probe NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, claiming that ‘those looting Hindus are in power’ and demanding an impartial investigation into…
Emergency evacuations were underway in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as a powerful super typhoon approached US Pacific territories, bringing destructive winds and heavy rainfall, according to local weather agencies.Howling winds and lashing rains had already begun battering the islands late Sunday, hours before the projected arrival of what authorities described as a ‘super…
