North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a ground test of an upgraded solid-fuel rocket engine, state media reported on Sunday, signalling the country’s continued push to strengthen its weapons programme. The report by the Korean Central News Agency said the test was part of a new five-year national defence plan.Photos released by KCNA showed…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday released a “12-year accountability report” on Modi govt’s “major failures”, and accused the PM of prioritising “publicity over performance”.AICC’s Rajeev Gowda and Amitabh Dubey recalled the PM’s repeated assertions that India was on course to become the world’s third-largest economy, and noted it has since slipped from fourth to sixth…
Perhaps the most unforgettable memory of all is this: did love feel steady, or did it have to be earned? Children remember whether affection was available only after good marks, good behaviour, or obedience, or whether they were loved simply because they existed. Unconditional love does not mean allowing bad behaviour. It means a child…
Principal secretary to PM PK Mishra NEW DELHI: India must increasingly build an “antifragile system” that emerges stronger through uncertainties and disruptions, principal secretary to PM, PK Mishra said on Saturday while highlighting that the nature of risks and vulnerability is changing. He also stressed on the need to “introspect and analyse” why all ideas…
Ian Nepomniachtchi and D Gukesh NEW DELHI: Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi has given a strong opinion on reigning world champion D Gukesh, saying the Indian teenager is currently vulnerable against almost every top player in the world. Speaking on the Sardinia World Chess Festival 2026, Nepomniachtchi said Gukesh has struggled for consistency since becoming the…
Recruitment scam probe deepens, ED raids Madan Mitra-linked premises in Kolkata KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday conducted raids at seven premises linked to TMC MLA and former minister Madan Mitra in connection with the municipal recruitment scam. According to officials, the investigation so far has revealed that Mitra allegedly received bribes in the…
Riddhi Dogra, who won many hearts with her time on the recent reality show The 50, opened up about her journey. In a podcast with Pinkvilla, Riddhi spoke about her personal and professional life. She recalled the time she worked with Shah Rukh Khan and how she played his mother in Jawan.While recalling her experience,…
A child does not need a large vocabulary to be preschool-ready. What they do need is some way of communicating hunger, discomfort, bathroom needs, fear, excitement, or a desire for help. This communication can be verbal, physical, or a mix of both. They may point, use single words, repeat familiar phrases, or take an adult…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) Rohit Sharma delivered a captain’s knock under pressure, bringing up his 50th half-century in the Indian Premier League 2026 during Mumbai Indians’s high-scoring chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.Most 50-plus scores in IPL72 – Virat Kohli66 – David Warner53 – Shikhar Dhawan50 – Rohit Sharma*45 – KL Rahul Chasing…
Priyadarshini Mallick, daughter of former West Bengal minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Jyotipriya Mallick, has been removed from her position as secretary of the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE), the body responsible for conducting Higher Secondary examinations in the state. According to an IANS report citing an official letter, she was…