2026

NEW DELHI: Planning of cities and towns must be people-centric and responsive to citizens’ needs, housing and urban affairs minister Manohar Lal said Friday as Brics nations adopted an Urban Ministerial Declaration committing to inclusive development, particularly for vulnerable and marginalised groups.The declaration, adopted at the conclusion of the two-day Brics Urbanisation Forum, themed ‘Cities…

25-year-old bodybuilder-cum-YouTuber Masood Chandi HYDERABAD: A 25-year-old bodybuilder-cum-YouTuber, who posted videos under the name Masood Chandi, was allegedly beaten to death at his home in Hyderabad’s Golconda area on Friday evening following a family dispute, police said.The deceased, identified as SK Mahboob, an electrician, ran fitness-related content on YouTube and had more than 2,500 followers….

NEW DELHI: Chairing a meeting here to assess preparedness and security arrangements for the annual Amarnath Yatra, home minister Amit Shah on Friday directed the J&K police, central forces and other agencies to form an impregnable, multi-layered security grid along the yatra route, while also securing all major tourist destinations in the Union territory.At the…

Brandon Bussi is slated to make his NHL debut on Tuesday with the Carolina Hurricanes against the San Jose Sharks. (Image via X.com) The Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from the Stanley Cup after beating the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 of the NHL championship series. Carolina held a 3-2 series advantage…