SRINAGAR: A senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, administrative secretary, Department of Labour & Employment, Govt. of J&K has come under a storm allegedly for calling a woman officer, who was her subordinate as “bloody shit” in a video conference meeting. The purported video of the meeting has gone viral with political parties from ruling…
Zelenskyy has vowed to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow continued attacking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, despite pressure from Trump to halt attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after Moscow targeted Kyiv infrastructure, declaring an end to its pause on energy attacks despite pressure from…
Air India is forming a dedicated team to identify cost-saving opportunities in operations while facing significant challenges. NEW DELHI: Air India MD and CEO Tewolde Gebremariam has set up a “multidisciplinary, cross-functional cost savings team” to find all possible ways and means of reducing expenditure on “full-time basis” amid mounting losses. Air India reported a…
The gym where Suchika Tariyal trains is modest: a single floor, a makeshift mat, a cage and the equipment needed to prepare for mixed martial arts. It is owned by Vikas Dahiya, an MMA fighter himself. When Dahiya is out of town, the keys are with Tariyal and her husband, Kapil Hooda.The couple have become…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer 2’ has opened strongly at the box office, raising hopes for another hit for the superstar. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the film sees Rajinikanth return as Muthuvel Pandian, also known as Tiger. The action scenes, star cast, and mass moments have caught the attention of fans. Meanwhile, the OTT lovers are keen to…
Representative Image of a floating wetland installed on a wastewater tank, featuring lush greenery and aquatic plants thriving in water (AI-generated image) An unused wastewater tank in Somerset, England, has been repurposed as a floating wetland designed to improve water quality and create habitat for wildlife. In May 2026, Biomatrix Water worked with YTL Construction…
NEW DELHI: Chirag Baretha is a two-time Asian Games medallist, having won silver in 2023 and bronze in 2018. Instead of focusing on the upcoming Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, which begin on October 18, he is running from pillar to post, trying to keep his fading dream of representing India alive. The 29-year-old…
Its services gave Israeli spyware firm and other surveillance companies access to ad platforms run by Google, Comcast, Yandex and others Israeli digital advertising agency Discover-Tech used a sprawling network of online ads to identify and track internet users and help hack their devices, Canadian cyber watchdog Citizen Lab and New York advertising security firm…
The gains came despite strong foreign fund selling but aided by some end-of-the-session short covering by speculators who wanted to cut their losses, market players said. MUMBAI: Sensex and Nifty rallied sharply on Thursday even as most Asian markets were deep in the red as investors said that India’s relatively lower valuation compared to its…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi warns paps (Screengrabs) India’s teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a witty message for photographers eager to film him at the airport, reminding them not to compromise their safety while chasing social media content.Sooryavanshi arrived in New Delhi alongside the Indian contingent for a felicitation ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Surrounded by…
