NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a fresh attack on the Centre after reports emerged that the CUET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled and delayed at several centres across the country due to technical glitches.Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul alleged that the government had failed…
The UK government has reminded British pilgrims returning from Hajj to comply with Saudi visa regulations and leave the country within the permitted timeframe.In a message following the completion of Hajj 2026, the British Embassy in Saudi Arabia congratulated pilgrims on completing the annual Islamic pilgrimage and wished them a safe journey home.The embassy also…
UK wildlife success story as Dartford Warbler numbers recover from near collapse / Image: File Six decades ago, the future of one of Britain’s most distinctive birds looked bleak. A series of harsh winters pushed the Dartford warbler to the edge of extinction, leaving conservationists fearing the species could disappear from the UK altogether.Today, however,…
Electricity consumers in Uttar Pradesh will face a nearly 10 per cent hike in their power bills from June after the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) imposed an additional fuel surcharge under the fuel adjustment charge mechanism.The surcharge will be recovered in the upcoming billing cycle and will be reflected in electricity bills issued…
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth (AP photo) NEW DELHI: “India is powerful and modernising its military,” US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, placing New Delhi at the centre of Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy as he praised India’s growing military capabilities and expanding strategic role in maintaining regional balance.Addressing delegates at the Shangri-La Dialogue in…
Ishaq Dar with Marco Rubio (Image/X) A viral video featuring Pakistan deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reignited debate over whether Islamabad could eventually recognise Israel. In the clip, a journalist is heard asking Dar, “Dar saab, kya Pakistan Israel ko recognise karega?” (Will Pakistan…
The Centre on Friday launched a high-priority operation to guide 13 Indian-flagged commercial vessels safely out of the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to rise across West Asia and the Gulf region.The move forms part of a wider government effort involving multiple ministries to protect Indian citizens, seafarers and commercial interests amid growing instability…
PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi (R) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday took a direct swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over NEET UG paper leak row, which affected more than 20 lakh medical aspirants across the country.His sharp reaction came after the Centre assured the Supreme Court about the…
US President Donald Trump’s latest medical report, released on Friday, declared the 79-year-old president to be in ‘excellent health’ and fully capable of carrying out the duties of commander-in-chief. However, his physician also advised him to lose weight and increase physical activity as part of preventive health measures.The report was issued by White House physician…
Two lifelong friends. Same food. Same habits. Completely opposite cholesterol numbers. One was told his terrible HDL was genetic. The other believed his perfect LDL meant he could eat anything. Then a deeper health analysis revealed both of them were wrong. This story changed how they think about health forever. We have been friends since…