Vinesh Phogat (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India’s trailblazing wrestler Vinesh Phogat has officially reignited her Olympic journey. On Friday, the 31-year-old announced her return to competitive wrestling — ending her 18-month retirement with a powerful declaration that her “fire never left,” and that she is ready to chase her dream of stepping onto the Olympic…
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United reacts during the FA Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion. (Getty Images) It was already a bruising night for Manchester United and their captain. Hours after the club’s FA Cup journey ended with a 2–1 defeat to Brighton, Bruno Fernandes found himself at the centre of an unexpected storm…
BSc Biotechnology vs BSc Microbiology Many students who enjoy biology dream of working in a laboratory one day. School lessons about cells, diseases, and the human body often spark this interest. When it is time to choose a college course, two options often cause confusion—BSc Biotechnology and BSc Microbiology. Both courses are based on biology….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday heaped praise on Sanju Samson, highlighting the batter’s match-winning impact during India’s triumphant ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.Addressing Keralam karyakartas, Modi pointed to Samson’s performances under pressure as a lesson in focus and temperament. “Today cricket season is going on, and for the people of Kerala, this…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Election Commission of “gaslighting citizens” after claims surfaced that marker pens were used to ink voters’ fingers during Maharashtra civic polls, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election.“Election commission gaslighting citizens is how trust has collapsed in our democracy. Vote Chori is an anti-national act,”…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, emphasising a shift toward female leadership in governance.In a ceremony marking the first anniversary of the BJP-led Delhi government, chief minister Rekha Gupta and BJP National President Nitin Nabin officially flagged off a massive fleet of 4,000 electric buses, making…
Ayush Badoni with Shubman Gill in Rajkot (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand, India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained the rationale behind Ayush Badoni’s inclusion in the squad following Washington Sundar’s injury. Kotak pointed to the Delhi youngster’s consistent performances for India A and in the Indian Premier…
Photo credit: X/@NewIndAssurance MUMBAI: New India Assurance reported a 28.86% rise in net profit to Rs 826 crore for the December quarter, driven by higher investment income and steady growth in premium collections, even as one-time wage-related provisions weighed on underwriting results. Profit before tax rose 61.89% year-on-year to Rs 824 crore in Q3 FY26.Premium…
MUMBAI: Zero-duty access for diamonds and coloured gemstones to the US under the interim trade agreement framework will benefit the gems and jewellery sector, which was termed by industry leaders as a “critical inflection point” after bruising year for exports.The move could help reverse the sharp decline in shipments to India’s largest market, where cut…
Bajaj Housing Finance shares tumbled on Tuesday, hitting 52-week low amid buzz of a block deal.The firm’s stock price tumbled 9% to reach Rs 94.90 on the BSE following reports of a large block deal in which the firm’s promoter, Bajaj Finance, is believed to have offloaded 2.35% equity stake, valued at around Rs 1,890…
