Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 making the state the second in India after Uttarakhand to implement a uniform legal framework governing personal laws.With the passage of the legislation, Gujarat joins Uttarakhand in adopting a common set of laws related to…
Ishan Kishan (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan is living his dream at the moment. He waited for his chance, and when it came, he grabbed it with both hands. He performed and is now reaping the rewards of his hard work. Ishan won the 2026 T20 World Cup, bagged two ‘Player of the…
Gold futures traded higher on Wednesday tracking firm global cues and sustained buying interest in commodity markets. The overall tone in bullion remained positive as investors positioned ahead of key macroeconomic signals and currency movements.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts across near- and far-month expiries posted gains. The June contract was trading around…
The notion of a robot ‘smelling’ its way through a complex environment has captured the imagination of scientists for years, but has always come with a caveat: what if the robot loses a sensor? In a groundbreaking advance that combines biology and engineering, a new robot, inspired by the humble silkworm, is able to continue…
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) newly appointed chairman of selectors Habibul Bashar said on Tuesday that he wants veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to return to the country and continue playing for at least two more years, with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.Shakib, 39, had moved to the United States after the country’s Awami…
If you notice a hole in your garden, your mind may instantly think of what might be living in your backyard. Though it may seem like a trivial matter, knowing whether the hole in your garden belongs to a snake or a rodent can be vital information. At first glance, the holes made by snakes…
Mamata Banerjee and Nitin Nabin (R) NEW DELHI: The BJP and TMC on Wednesday traded sharp barbs in West Bengal as the assembly elections draw near, turning the political battlefield increasingly charged. New BJP chief Nitin Nabin accused the Mamata government of double standards, alleging that Hindus must seek permission to set up puja pandals,…
The USS Gerald R Ford, US Navy’s most expensive aircraft carrier, has come under renewed scrutiny after it was forced to leave its Middle East deployment following a fire onboard, even as longstanding concerns about its operational readiness remain unresolved.The carrier arrived at a port in Crete earlier this week after a fire broke out…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: LSG/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant’s IPL 2025 campaign read: 13 matches, 269 runs at an average of 24.45. He struggled to find runs, lost his wicket while playing rash shots, and faced criticism. His form will once again be under the spotlight when Lucknow Super Giants begin their IPL 2026 campaign….
Iran has turned back a Pakistan-bound container vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a “lack of permission” and failure to comply with maritime protocols. According to Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, the vessel identified as SELEN was intercepted and forced to turn back after it…