Anke Gowda (Photo: Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Anke Gowda has been awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for his contribution to promoting literacy and preserving knowledge through Pustakamane, India’s largest free-access library.Gowda, a former bus conductor from Karnataka, founded Pustakamane with the aim of making books accessible to people from remote and marginalised communities. Over the years,…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar and US Congressional delegation met in New Delhi on Sunday, holding discussions on a range of issues including India–US relations, the Indo-Pacific region and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.The delegation comprised Congressmen Mike Rogers, Adam Smith and Jimmy Patronis, and was joined by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor. The meeting…
Australia vs South Africa Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: Australia U19 have won the toss and have opted to field against South Africa U19. Teams: South Africa U19 (Playing XI): Armaan Manack, Jorich Van Schalkwyk, Muhammed Bulbulia(c), Jason Rowles, Daniel Bosman, Paul James, Lethabo Phahlamohlaka(w), JJ Basson, Ntando Soni, Enathi Kitshini, Buyanda Majola Australia…
Image credit: Cricket Scotland NEW DELHI: Cricket Scotland chief executive Trudy Lindblade on Saturday thanked the International Cricket Council for offering Scotland a spot in next month’s T20 World Cup following Bangladesh’s withdrawal, saying the team is now “preparing to arrive in India immediately”.Scotland were officially confirmed as Bangladesh’s replacement in the 20-team tournament after…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has already started the online registration process for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme and the application process is currently underway. Eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates can apply online.The recruitment is being conducted to select candidates for the Agniveervayu role for a four-year service period in the…
Tejashwi named RJD’s working president NEW DELHI: Tejashwi Yadav, son of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch Lalu Prasad Yadav, was appointed the national working president of the party, which was relegated to the margins in last year’s Bihar polls.The appointment coincided with visible signs of internal disquiet within the party. Hours ahead of the RJD’s…
Union Budget 2026 will be read less like a policy document and more like a report card—marked by two examiners who rarely agree but always pay: the parent who funds the journey, and the student who carries its weight. For students, the Budget is not a speech; it is a promise about ordinary days. It…
West Indies vs Ireland Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: West Indies U19 have won the toss and have opted to bat vs Ireland U19. Teams: Ireland U19 (Playing XI): James West, Freddie Ogilby(w), Adam Leckey, Robert O’Brien, Sebastian Dijkstra, Marko Bates, Bruce Whaley, Oliver Riley(c), Reuben Wilson, Luke Murray, Thomas Ford West Indies U19…
Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have announced their 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.The 2009 champions, captained by Salman Agha, will look to mount a strong challenge for their second title when the tournament begins on…
RBI Office Attendant recruitment 2026: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened the registration window and the recruitment process of Office Attendant posts is currently underway. A total of 572 vacancies have been announced under the RBI Office Attendant Panel Year 2025 recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website rbi.org.in till…
