The UAE has announced a temporary suspension of new visas for nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan as authorities step up measures to prevent the spread of Ebola.The decision, announced jointly by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs…
Months after rumours first spread about Angelina Jolie gearing up to leave the US, the actress has confirmed her plans to live as an expat.The star, who has been living in Los Angeles with her kids, is now preparing to spend more of her time outside the United States and embrace a more nomadic lifestyle…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has criticised ex-Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir for his remarks about India’s young opener Abhishek Sharma following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.Abhishek, who had been under heavy criticism for his poor form earlier in the tournament, bounced back in style in the final against New Zealand national…
Bengaluru: Giving up a lucrative IPL contract and a thriving commentary career, Indian batting great VVS Laxman took the administrative plunge in December 2021. What began at a modest facility inside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has since evolved into a much larger assignment, with Laxman now at the helm of the BCCI Centre of Excellence,…
Srajan BS celebrating his success with his parents There are exams that end when the paper is submitted. And then there are exams that quietly extend into everyday life in weekly tests, timed practice sheets, and the steady rhythm of preparation that never really pauses.For Srajan BS, who has now secured State Rank 2 in…
Gold for Esha Singh (in the middle) and Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker (on the right) claims bronze NEW DELHI: Esha Singh struck gold for India at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou on Monday, winning the women’s 25m pistol title in a commanding display, while two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker added a bronze to complete…
Oben Electric has announced that its newly launched Oben Rorr Evo has crossed 25,000 bookings within just 15 days of launch. The Bengaluru-based EV maker says deliveries of the motorcycle will begin from June 2026, while the payment portal has now gone live on the company’s website. The company has also announced plans to add…
Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer (ANI Photo) Shreyas Iyer‘s wait for a maiden victory as India’s T20I captain continued on Saturday after England handed the visitors a 56-run defeat in the fifth and final T20I at the Rose Bowl. The loss extended Iyer’s winless run to seven consecutive T20Is as captain, placing him on an unwanted…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the application correction window for the Joint Integrated Programme in Management Admission Test (JIPMAT) 2026 today, May 17, at 11:50 PM. Candidates who have already registered for the entrance examination can make necessary corrections in their application forms through the official website.The correction facility was opened on May…
New Delhi: In a major change in policy, govt has increased the time allowed for construction of 6-10 km-long bridges across rivers such as Ganga and Brahmaputra to six years and for 2.5-6 km-long bridges on Mahanadi and Godavari to five years. The timelines have been revised from the current 24-30 months.Similarly, the construction period…
