NEW DELHI: An ambitious campaign that began on Sept 13 will reach its grand finale on Dec 8 at a glittering ‘Ideas for India’ summit, where some of the finest minds in the country — ranging across diverse sectors like business, tech, policy, and academia — will assemble to brainstorm innovations that could transform the…
Despite global economic uncertainties, geopolitical disruptions, and softened demand in some markets, India’s merchandise exports continue to demonstrate resilience, the government said on Friday. “There is, as of yet, no conclusive evidence that the export trends are attributable specifically to any tariff-related action. India’s export sectors continue to demonstrate strength and diversification,” MoS for commerce…
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has officially begun the admission process for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes for the academic year 2026. Candidates can now submit their applications online through the university’s portal, bhuonline.in, until 16 December.The university will consider three admission routes: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), University Grants Commission (UGC) / Council of Scientific…
23 killed in Goa’s Arpora nightclub fire PANAJI: In a tragic incident, 23 people, including tourists, died after a massive fire broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora on Saturday at midnight. The state govt has ordered an inquiry into the incident.The incident took place at around 11:45 pm on Saturday.Chief Minister…
Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: IndiGo’s nationwide operational crisis entered its fifth day on Satuday, with the airline cancelling over 800 flights, even as the government tightened oversight, imposed fare caps, ordered immediate refunds and warned of regulatory action for any non-compliance. While the disruptions continued to affect thousands of passengers across the country, the…
After the toss, KL Rahul was seen exclaiming “yess” and making a fist pump. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain KL Rahul was elated and couldn’t hide his emotions after winning the toss in the third and final ODI against South Africa at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. India had lost the…
A national civics tour led by Education Secretary Linda McMahon opened its first week in New Jersey on Friday, drawing a small but organised protest outside a public school in Colts Neck. The visit formed part of the Trump administration’s new fifty state initiative, titled History Rocks!, which aims to promote patriotism ahead of the…
Fr Richard D’Souza with Pope Leo XIV. D’Souza has served as superior of the Jesuit community attached to Vatican Observatory since 2002 PANAJI: Physicist, astronomer, scientist, Indiana Jones. Not quite the words to describe a priest, let alone a 46-year-old Jesuit from Mapusa. But that is exactly what Fr Richard D’Souza is.At the Vatican Observatory…
Deliveries of Russian oil to India are projected to decrease to around 600,000 barrels per day next month. (AI image) Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian crude majors may have the effect of India’s oil imports from Russia dropping to a four year low in January 2026. The Trump administration has been piling pressure on India…
South Africa opener Quinton de Kock hit his seventh One Day International hundred against India during the third ODI in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. He reached the landmark in 80 balls in the 30th over, pulling Harshit Rana for his sixth six to bring up the century.This was de Kock’s seventh ODI hundred in just 23…
