Category: Top Stories

MUMBAI: The six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its 56th meeting voted unanimously to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.5% and retained its neutral stance even as it maintained growth forecast for FY26 at 6.5% and lowered inflation projection to 3.1% from its earlier estimate of 3.7%. RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra said the […]

Porvorim: Opposition MLAs launched a scathing attack on state govt during discussions on education grants, criticising the rushed implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and a significant decline in enrolment at govt technical institutions.Carlos Ferreira accused govt of implementing the NEP without proper planning, stating that despite claims of reducing the content load, “they […]

JAMMU: A special NIA court in Jammu framed charges against three Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), J&K, operatives and a trust on Tuesday, for allegedly raising and utilising funds to further the activities of the proscribed outfit in violation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.The accused are Amir Mohammad Shamsi from Rajouri’s Rehtal; Abdul Hamid Ganai […]

Jr NTR and Hrithik Roshan engaged in a playful billboard battle to promote their film ‘War 2’. Jr NTR first sent a billboard to Hrithik, who responded with one at Jr NTR’s home. The rivalry fuels excitement for the espionage thriller releasing on August 14, 2025, starring both actors. Following Jr NTR‘s billboard challenge, Hrithik […]

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Arshdeep Singh NEW DELHI: India clinched a thrilling six-run win over England in a dramatic finish in the fifth and final Test match at The Oval, sealing a 2-2 draw in a fiercely-contested five-Test series that spanned six weeks of high-quality cricket. In one of the most gripping finales to a Test […]

NYT Strands hints, spangram, answers NYT Strands August 6, 2025: The New York Times published its inaugural crossword puzzle on February 15, 1942, in the Sunday Magazine. Created by Charles Erlenkotter and edited by Margaret Farrar, it was the first major newspaper to feature a crossword puzzle. Over the years, the NYT has introduced several […]

NEW DELHI: Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday praised head coach Gautam Gambhir for showing conviction and belief during India’s hard-fought Test series in England, and questioned his critics, asking if they would now “stand up and greet him” after the 2-2 draw. India, touring without recently retired legends Virat Kohli and Rohit […]

After more than ten years of searching, scientists say they have finally solved the mystery behind a catastrophic epidemic that wiped out over five billion sea stars along the Pacific coast of North America. A newly identified bacterium is believed to be responsible, marking a breakthrough in efforts to save these iconic marine animals.Since 2013, […]

NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Shubman Gill’s batting reached a new level during India’s hard-fought 2-2 series draw in England. The elegant right-hander from Punjab not only delivered with the bat but also impressed with his tactical acumen, guiding a young team in transition—without stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who retired from Tests […]

Rolling Back: KiiiKiii Brings a Wave of Gen Z Energy with “Dancing Alone” Comeback! Rookie girl group KiiiKiii is back and better than ever, dropping their first digital single “Dancing Alone” on August 6 at 2:30 PM IST! Only four months have passed since their debut album “UNCUT GEM,” but Gen Z’s favorite girls are […]