Spanish saying on friendship that still true today: ‘Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are’ A person enters a room and says nothing, yet people often begin forming an impression based on who they are with. The group they spend time around, the conversations they take part in and…
The Delhi government has approved the new Delhi EV Policy 2026, introducing a series of incentives aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption while gradually reducing the use of petrol-powered vehicles. The policy comes into effect from July 1, 2026, and will remain valid until March 31, 2030.One of the biggest highlights of the policy is…
Benchmark equity indices rebounded on Wednesday after two consecutive sessions of losses Benchmark equity indices rebounded on Wednesday after two consecutive sessions of losses, supported by positive global market trends and a decline in crude oil prices.The BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points, or 0.58 per cent, to close at 76,922.64 after rising as much as…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Getty Images) Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes England could face a daunting challenge if teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is handed his long-awaited India debut in the upcoming T20I series, describing the youngster as a batter who has looked “almost unplayable” in recent times. Although Sooryavanshi is yet to feature for India, he…
Harry Brook and Ben Stokes (Image: X) England are set to begin a new chapter in Test cricket following the retirement of long-time captain Ben Stokes, who called time on his international career during Day 4 of the third Test against New Zealand. With the leadership role now vacant, England’s white-ball captain Harry Brook has…
The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has extended the last date to submit the HPTU admission-cum-counselling form 2026 for admission to various undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programmes. Eligible candidates can complete the counselling registration through the official website, himtu.ac.in.The extended deadline applies to candidates who qualified the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) 2026…
With conversations around 8-hour workdays in the film industry gaining momentum, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani has shared an anecdote highlighting Ranbir Kapoor‘s commitment while filming Sanju. The director revealed that Ranbir would report to the set as early as 3 am to undergo hours of makeup before the day’s shoot.Hirani explained that the actor’s transformation into…
This is a busy, breathless sort of day, Libra. The Moon encourages movement, effort call, errands and other short-term interactions. Saturn creates pressure that could cause you to be tense and a little agitated by the late afternoon.You’ll need to be a bit more focused for even the smallest progress. There’s a chance that messages…
Abhishek Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: A West Bengal BJP leader on Wednesday lodged a police complaint against Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee and several others, alleging large-scale irregularities in the implementation of the “Sebaashray” programme.The initiative is Abhishek Banerjee’s flagship healthcare outreach scheme in South 24 Parganas district, which includes his…
The First World War saw millions of soldiers fight across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, but few service records are as remarkable as that of Jackie, a chacma baboon from South Africa. Far from being a simple regimental mascot, Jackie wore a military uniform, marched with troops, stood guard in the trenches and survived…