NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Friday announced that elections for 24 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states will be held on June 18. According to the poll body, the vacancies are arising due to the retirement of sitting members between June 21 and July 19.The elections will cover four seats each in Andhra Pradesh,…
Virat Kohli and Rasikh Salam Dar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Rasikh Salam Dar’s celebration said it all after he sent Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Travis Head’s stumps cartwheeling during their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.After being hammered for three consecutive boundaries by Head, Rasikh responded…
**EDS: SCREENGRAB VIA PTI VIDEOS** Jaisalmer: An indigenous Vayu Astra-1 missile is test-fired at the Pokhran firing range in Jaisalmer district. (PTI Photo)(PTI05_21_2026_000582B) As drone warfare takes centre stage, an Indian private company, Nibe Limited, has completed the No Cost No Commitment (NCNC) demonstration of the Vayu Astra Loitering Munition (LM). The Vayu Astra has…
CBSE’s On-Screen Marking system has sparked concern among Class 12 students, who allege that blurred scans and technical inconsistencies may have affected evaluation accuracy. While the Ministry of Education maintains that the digital process is secure and efficient, growing student complaints highlight fears over fairness, transparency, and the reliability of technology-driven board exam assessment. Days…
William Carrier #28 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up before Game Four of the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 09, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images) The Carolina Hurricanes are getting ready for another big NHL playoff fight, but forward William…
Maya Angelou was one of the most respected writers, poets, and speakers in the world. Born in 1928 in the United States, she inspired millions through her poetry, autobiographies, and speeches that focused on courage, kindness, identity, and hope. Angelou faced many hardships during her life, but she transformed her struggles into wisdom and strength….
US Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller has joined a growing group of policymakers calling for the central bank to signal that its next move may not necessarily be an interest rate cut as inflation pressures remain elevated, AFP reported.The comments come as the US economy continues to grapple with stubborn price pressures, with consumer inflation…
Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: With several exciting T20 talents emerging, team selection has become a major headache for the selectors. Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Shubman Gill, who is in ominous form in IPL 2026, deserves a place in India’s T20I setup. However, with youngsters like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Priyansh Arya…
NEW DELHI: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has held a surgeon guilty of gross medical negligence for removing a patient’s healthy left kidney instead of her diseased right kidney, an error that ultimately cost the patient her life. In its order dated May 18, a bench of President AP Sahi and Member Bharatkumar…
Vijay Shankar and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) Indian all-rounder Vijay Shankar has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, ending a professional journey that saw him represent the national side in both ODIs and T20Is, including at the 2019 ODI World Cup.A dependable performer in domestic cricket for Tamil Nadu, Shankar played 12…