NEW DELHI: Just days after Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chairman Samir V Kamath said that the R&D agency was ready to conduct the test of India’s first 10,000km-plus-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) ‘Agni-6’ and was only waiting for the govt’s permission, BJP on Wednesday dropped a big hint for the test, saying, “Agni-6…
Markets regulator Sebi has introduced a new framework to classify stock market benchmarks as “significant indices” if mutual fund schemes tracking them have a daily average cumulative assets under management (AUM) of more than Rs 20,000 crore for each of the preceding six months, PTI reported.The move is aimed at strengthening transparency, governance and accountability…
BAREILLY: A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, who later died by suicide due to trauma, police said on Wednesday. The post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault and multiple injuries on the minor’s body, including bite marks and nail scratches. The cause of death was found to be hanging, they…
Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has lost the rights to host the IPL 2026 final to Ahmedabad, much to the Karnataka Cricket Association’s disappointment. Despite claiming full preparedness and a strong operational record, the KSCA was informed of the shift due to unspecified ‘operational and logistical considerations’ by the BCCI, sparking debate. The Karnataka State Cricket…
Destination weddings in India are no longer just about choosing a scenic venue—they’re about designing an experience that feels rooted in place. Décor has become the medium through which that story is told, with every element shaped by the location, the setting, and the atmosphere couples want to create. This shift is also reflected in…
A deadly outbreak of Hantavirus on a luxury cruise ship has raised global concern after three passengers died and several others fell ill. The ship, carrying around 150 people, remains stranded off the coast of West Africa as health authorities monitor the situation closely.So what exactly is hantavirus Hantavirus outbreak: 10 things to know It…
Art Therapist Shares 4 Creative Activities That Help Children Work Through Difficult Emotions A child bursting into tears over a lost toy. A sudden outburst of anger at bedtime. A quiet withdrawal that is hard to explain. For many parents, these moments can feel overwhelming because their children are feeling deeply, without yet having the…
India is often thought of as a land of ancient, native plants, but many of the crops and trees we now treat as “Indian” actually came from other parts of the world. Over centuries, trade routes, colonial rule, and scientific exchanges moved seeds and saplings across continents. Plants that started as a few exotic arrivals…
For decades, scientists have debated whether the earliest humans survived mainly by hunting animals or scavenging carcasses left behind by predators. Now, a new study of 1.6 million-year-old fossils from Kenya suggests the answer may be far more complex. Researchers analysing ancient animal bones, stone tool marks and hominin remains from the Koobi Fora Formation…
Two sisters-in-law shot dead by bouncer. RAIPUR: A late-night domestic dispute turned into a double murder in Chhattisgarh’s capital Raipur when a bouncer walked into his in-laws’ house in Mowa and shot dead his two sisters-in-law. The accused later surrendered before police.The two women, Geetanjali (26) and Durgeshwari (24), were shot during the incident. Geetanjali…