File photo: Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi NEW DELHI: A political storm erupted in Rajya Sabha on Thursday after Congress chief and LoP Mallikarjun Kharge raised questions over home minister Amit Shah‘s absence and his silence on the police brutality on protesting…
Ireland’s Jai Moondra, center, celebrates with team-mates after bowling out Sanju Samson during the first T20I test match at Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Friday June 26, 2026. (AP) India lost the opening T20I against Ireland by 34 runs in Belfast on Friday, but for people in Rajasthan’s Tonk district, the biggest moment was the international…
Aquarius Monthly Horoscope, August 2026: Growth Comes Through Partnerships, Discipline, And Wise Planning (AI Image) Home is where the sweetness sits today. The Moon helps to calm your home mood .Venus assists in bringing harmony to the home, ensuring that family interaction becomes easier and more comfortable. Even little routines like breakfast tea, organizing the…
Courteney Cox once bought a haunted home in 1988 from Carole King. However, because of eerie happenings in the house she had to sell it off within three years. (Instagram) Courteney Cox may be best known for playing Monica Geller in ‘Friends’ and reporter Gale Weathers in the ‘Scream’ franchise, but the actress once had…
Saudi Arabia has suspended travel and visas for DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. Saudi Arabia has barred its citizens from travelling to three African countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, and has suspended the issuance of all visas for travellers arriving from these nations as part of new measures…
The MDR will have to be borne by merchants. Larger retailers, online platforms and restaurants, among others, may choose to absorb the cost. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, subject to an overall cap of Rs 300. For utility…
American essayist, philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson is remembered for his timeless reflections on character, self-reliance and human values. One of his most enduring quotes, “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say,” reminds us that actions are often a more accurate reflection of a person’s character than their…
TCS, for instance, is acquiring Porsche’s technology subsidiary MHP for $373 million. BENGALURU: It is, in many ways, a captive centre redux. Buy the captive, win the bigger deal. That is increasingly becoming a playbook for Indian IT companies, which are acquiring client technology units and specialised businesses to anchor much larger, long-term partnerships.But the…
There are days that feel like warm sunshine on a balcony which is the case with one such day, Taurus. You might feel more relaxed than you normally do and the comfort that you receive from your partner or spouse can make a huge difference.Venus, the planet that rules your life, can soothe your mood…
Seasonal gene switch locks fruit flies in winter mode Scientists studying how animals survive the winter have discovered that fruit flies completely rebuild their internal biological clocks to switch into a separate seasonal mode. For context, a fruit fly is a tiny insect that feeds on ripe, rotting, or fermenting fruits and vegetables. They are…