Under the “water bell” system, schools have been asked to ring a bell every 45 to 60 minutes to remind students to drink water and prevent dehydration, the DoE circular said (AI image) NEW DELHI: With temperatures rising and the IMD warning of an impending heatwave in the capital, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has…
Real Madrid mid-fielder Jude Bellingham (Photo: Real Madrid) England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to make his foray into cricket ownership by purchasing a stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix. The 22-year-old is expected to formally announce the move this week, having acquired approximately a one per cent stake in the…
MUMBAI: RBI has come out with a Digital Payments – Emandate Framework, 2026 which seeks to make recurring digital payments simpler, safer and more user-centric by reducing friction while retaining safeguards, marking a shift towards a consent-driven autopay ecosystem.The guidelines mandate a 24-hour pre-debit notification, requiring issuers to inform users in advance about the merchant…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, marking its anniversary with a strong message of unity and resolve against terrorism.In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Remembering the innocent lives lost in the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack on this day last year. They…
MUMBAI: The life insurance industry recorded a 15.7% expansion in new business premiums during FY26, as the sector navigated a landscape defined by diverging growth strategies across individual and group segments. Total premiums across the industry climbed to Rs 4.6 lakh crore from close to Rs 4 lakh crore in FY25. This momentum highlights a…
Abhishek Sharma’s parents watching the match in the stadium. NEW DELHI: Abhishek Sharma delivered a night to remember in IPL 2026, smashing an unbeaten 135 to power Sunrisers Hyderabad to a dominant win over Delhi Capitals — but it was his emotional and humorous post-match tribute to his father that truly captured hearts.After his breathtaking…
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for extending the ceasefire in the ongoing Iran conflict, expressing hope that the move would create space for a lasting peace agreement.In a post on X, Sharif said, “On my personal behalf…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen celebrate their partnership. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 Orange Cap race has taken a dramatic turn, with Abhishek Sharma storming to the top after a sensational unbeaten 135 against Delhi Capitals, a knock that underlined both his form and dominance this season. The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener…
Akshay Kumar‘s horror comedy ‘Bhooth Bangla’ which opened to mixed reviews, has not let it come in the way of its box office performance. The film, which enjoyed a good first weekend at the box office; continued to perform well on the weekdays and register a strong Rs 100 crore debut.Bhooth Bangla Movie Review ‘Bhooth…
NEW DELHI: Justice B V Nagarathna, part of the CJI Surya Kant-led nine-judge Supreme Court bench hearing the core issue of ‘fundamental rights vs faith and belief’, on Tuesday observed that a person who doesn’t believe in a religion and its religious practices had no right to file petitions challenging their validity.As senior advocate V…