NEW DELHI: Looking for affordable accommodation? The government has launched a new housing initiative aimed at expanding low-cost rental homes for workers and economically weaker sections by encouraging government agencies and public sector bodies to build or convert residential complexes into affordable rental housing units.The ‘Scheme for Promotion of Affordable Rental Smart Housing (SPARSH 2.0)’…
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar is facing a personal loss after his mother Mohini Mani, passed away. Reports state that Mohini passed away in Chennai due to age-related health issues. The unfortunate development reportedly took place while Ajith was away from home. Reports suggested that the actor was travelling at the time and later made arrangements…
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has extended the application deadline for admissions to the 2026-27 academic session until May 30, 2026. The move gives aspiring students additional time to complete their registration for programmes based on national-level entrance tests and merit. Candidates can submit applications online and upload the required documents before the revised deadline….
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…
AP SBTET Diploma Results 2026 Released for C23, C20 and C16 Schemes AP SBTET Diploma Results 2026: The Andhra Pradesh State Board of Technical Education and Training (AP SBTET) has officially declared the much-awaited diploma examination results today, May 29, 2026. The board announced the marks for various technical and pharmacy courses simultaneously, bringing relief…
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…
Wix, the Israel-based website building giant is cutting around 20% of its workforce which is around 1,000 employees as part of a restructuring plan aimed at adapting to the fast evolution of artificial intelligence and currency headwinds. As reported by Business Insider, in a message to the staff shared on social media platform X (formerly…
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…
A truck carrying Afghan families returning from Pakistan overturned in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing 18 people on board, including 10 children, a provincial official said.The accident occurred on the road between Jalalabad and the capital Kabul, according to Abdul Malik Niazay, spokesperson for the governor of Laghman province.“Eighteen people have died, including 10 children,…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is posing a challenge for Asia Pacific’s commercial real estate sector, as rising energy costs, inflationary pressures and uncertainty around interest rates create new risks for occupiers, developers and investors.Since the conflict began on February 28, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles over 80% of Asia…