China’s coast guard said on Monday that it had carried out “law enforcement” patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to plans by Japan and the Philippines to begin maritime boundary delimitation talks in an area Beijing claims as its own, escalating tensions over disputed waters in the western Pacific.In a statement, the Chinese…
The Supreme Court is set to get five new judges after the Central Government cleared the names recommended by the SC Collegium, taking the apex court close to its newly expanded sanctioned strength of 38.Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced on X that the President has approved the appointment of four high court Chief Justices…
Dispelling myths, the black mamba, Africa’s longest venomous snake, is not an aggressive human chaser. Its fearsome reputation stems from its speed and potent neurotoxic venom, which attacks the nervous system, causing rapid paralysis and respiratory failure. These snakes primarily avoid confrontation, with dangerous encounters arising from accidental provocation. Ever since childhood, we have watched…
Rahul Gandhi with CBSE students. NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leadr of opposition Rahul Gandhi Monday targeted the CBSE for charging students a range of fees for re-evaluation, even when discrepancies stem from the board’s own errors.Targeting the entire process of charging the students, the Congress leader said: “When education is turned from a service into…
Commercial LPG cylinder prices were hiked across India on Monday, with the cost of a 19-kg commercial cylinder rising by Rs 42 to Rs 53.50 in major cities. The revised rates came into effect from June 1 and apply to commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and businesses. There has been no change in…
Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The emotions, cheers and roars echoed around the Narendra Modi Stadium when Rajat Patidar stepped up for the post-match presentation after Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their second consecutive IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final in Ahmedabad.RCB, who won their maiden IPL…
Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda appear to be making the most of married life. After attending the Anime Awards in Tokyo, the actress shared a cheerful set of photos and videos from her Japan trip on Instagram. The post offered fans a peek into the couple’s time abroad, from traditional street food to a…
NEW DELHI: Indians remained the third largest applicants for Schengen visas globally in CY 2025, with 11.5 lakh did so with a rejection rate of 15.8%. Chinese were the largest applicants at 18 lakh with a rejection rate of 4.1%, followed by nationals of Turkey (12.5 lakh) with a rejection rate of 14.6%, according to…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has spent the better part of 2026 telling anyone with a microphone that AI is about to wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs. Now, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the man whose company is selling that very AI is no longer just warning about the layoffs. He’s…
Not every case of cold hands and feet requires concern. But some symptoms deserve prompt attention. Dr Garg warns that numbness, tingling, skin discoloration, fatigue, weakness, and wounds that heal slowly may indicate an underlying medical issue. Diabetes-related nerve damage, circulation disorders, thyroid disease, and anemia are among the possibilities physicians may investigate. Lifestyle factors…