The front of Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple is seen in Aurora, Ill, against which a shooting bid was stopped NEW Delhi: The ministry of external affairs on Friday expressed concern over the foiled mass-shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, near Chicago.“This is obviously a matter of deep concern for us. At the…
Katie Zacharia admits that she never passed the bar exam. The new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, admitted that she failed her bar exam the first time she took it in 2011 in California and never retook it, as she then moved to China with her husband. In an interview on Fox News with…
The Income Tax Department restricted her exemption to Rs 3 lakh and sought to tax the balance of Rs 6.04 lakh. (Image for representative purpose only) How much of your leave encashment is exempt from income tax? That depends on whether you are a government employee or a private sector employee. The limit for private…
India won a path-breaking ODI World Cup at home last year but lifting the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy at home early next year would be a tougher task. On the batting front, the team is struggling to maintain momentum in the middle overs following the flying starts provided by Mandhana and Shafali Verma. The number…
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s period action drama ‘Ranabaali’ arrived in theatres on October 16, 2026, amid mixed audience reactions. While the film has received appreciation for its visual scale, production design and lead pair’s on-screen chemistry, its background score has emerged as one of the points of criticism. Now, the makers have issued fresh…
Rare 1953 James Bond book bought for £1 at car boot sale sells for £10,000 (Image Credit: Wikipedia) A book bought for just £1 at a UK car boot sale turned out to be a rare first edition of Casino Royale, the 1953 novel that introduced readers to James Bond. The copy, which retained its…
Different types of IAF assets will be able to communicate and respond more effectively in a networked environment. (Image credit: IAF) The Indian Air Force will receive a dedicated communications satellite to strengthen its network-centric warfare capabilities under a Rs 2,563 crore deal signed with NewSpace India Limited.The indigenously designed, developed and manufactured GSAT-7C is…
An act of kindness outside a pharmacy in Maricopa, Arizona, turned into a community effort to support an elderly man grieving the loss of his wife. Jordan Hope, an 18-year-old, gave his shoes to a stranger whose footwear was falling apart. During their conversation, Hope learnt that the man, known publicly as Mr Roy, had…
India could face inflation risks: IMF warns India could face fresh inflationary pressures if the Middle East conflict keeps energy prices high for longer, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. While India has kept its oil pipelines running by sourcing from alternative markets, the agency has predicted that prolonged high energy prices could raise…
Yuzvendra Chahal (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal has opened up about his struggle with alcohol after his divorce, revealing that he checked into a rehabilitation centre for 26 days to get his life back on track. The leg-spinner said his drinking had crossed limits and he realised that continuing on the same path could…
