SRINAGAR: Amid J&K lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha’s Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyan and criticism over leaving liquor shops across Jammu and Kashmir untouched, chief minister Omar Abdullah Monday said that liquor shops in J&K are for those who are being allowed by their religion to consume liquor, and no one is forcing anyone to liquor shops.“First…
Naomi Osaka. Image via: Getty Images Naomi Osaka is ready for another tough battle at the Italian Open 2026. She is preparing to face Iga Swiatek in the Round of 16. The Japanese star booked her place in the fourth round after a dominant 6-1, 6-2 win over Diana Shnaider in Rome. Osaka has shown…
Palantir Technologies is facing growing scrutiny from rival AI companies as competition for US defence contracts intensifies. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, executives from American AI companies seeking access to Pentagon projects said that Palantir has “in effect become a gatekeeper,” reflecting its strong position within the Department of War’s technology…
NEW DELHI: The central government is weighing emergency measures to bolster its foreign-exchange reserves amid the economic fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war, with officials considering steps such as raising fuel prices and restricting non-essential imports, including gold and electronic goods, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter.The report said that officials from the Prime…
Most people assume feeling tired all the time is just part of adult life. Work gets blamed, sleep gets blamed, and stress gets blamed – and sometimes all of that is true. But there are also smaller habits that slowly wear people down without them even realizing it. The strange part is that many of…
Wall Street’s main indices traded cautiously on Monday after last week’s record-setting rally as renewed concerns over stalled US-Iran peace talks and rising oil prices weighed on investor sentiment, Reuters reported.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was nearly flat in early trade, slipping 3.54 points, or 0.01 per cent, to 49,605.62.The S&P 500 rose 11.38 points,…
Lakes and rivers in Ontario stretch across enormous distances, from densely forested northern regions to quieter inland waterways that sit closer to towns and roads. Much of this terrain supports a wide range of reptiles, including several snake species that spend time near marshes, rocky shorelines, and shallow water. In some places, sightings are common…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday appointed chief electoral officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who was top official in a the state responsible for overseeing and conducting elections, chief secreatary of the Suvendu-led dispensation.The chief secretary is the top bureaucrat of a state government and the senior-most IAS officer, responsible for coordinating all departments…
Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Two young batting sensations – Priyansh Arya and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – have taken the IPL by storm in no time. With fearless strokeplay, effortless six-hitting and breathtaking strike rates, the duo has emerged as the face of a new generation of ultra-aggressive T20 batting.While Sooryavanshi…
Chicago Bears could land former $17M Washington Commanders’ star to strengthen offense.(Image via X) The Chicago Bears recorded an impressive run on the field in the last season after an average performance in the 2024 season.While the team faced a brutal loss against the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, all eyes are on…