ZOJI LA (BALTAL): Zoji La tunnel, an upcoming 13. 1km strategic corridor that will provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir and Ladakh, is on the cusp of a defining moment with a “breakthrough” final blast set for Tuesday.Only three meters of rock remain now and will be blasted before the two ends of the tunnel —…
Kolkata Knight Riders have had a difficult season so far but come into this game with some confidence after winning their last two matches. They are currently placed eighth in the standings in the 10-team competition, but those wins have given them a chance to rebuild their campaign. KKR had struggled earlier, losing five matches…
Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka CM after the Congress high command pushed for a leadership change. The CBI detained Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law after the MP High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail. Iran’s supreme leader accused the US and Israel of trying to destabilise the country amid renewed regional tensions. Japan halted Indian mango imports over concerns…
Jammu: Army personnel patrol alongside robotic mules near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector on the outskirts of Jammu, ahead of Diwali festivities. (PTI Photo)(PTI10_17_2025_000014A) The conflict in Ukraine is known for the use of drones both in the air and also on sea against Russia, but over the past two years,…
The iconic Les Marches staircase at Cannes’ Palais des Festivals, built in 1982, has become a symbol of glamour and cinema. Its 24 steps are where stars step into the spotlight, creating memorable moments and embodying the festival’s long history and enduring appeal for film enthusiasts worldwide. At Cannes, the red carpet is only part…
Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: ICC Photo) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes head coach Gautam Gambhir will be under pressure when India begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle on August 15. India have lost Test series against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa under Gambhir, and will now look to bounce…
Vinesh Phogat (ANI Photo) The Delhi High Court has cleared the way for celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, observing that the Wrestling Federation of India’s current selection policy unfairly excludes elite athletes returning after maternity breaks. A division bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and…
For those who have grown up with the dream of creating, no struggle seems too big and no boundary too difficult to cross. For Pranjali Awasthi, she was just seven when her father, an engineer introduced her to computer science. According to her, he believes that computer science is a course that should be taught…
Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese In a major boost to India-Australia space collaboration, Australian PM Anthony Albanese Thursday, during a joint statement with PM Narendra Modi, announced establishment of a temporary space tracking infrastructure in Australia to actively support India’s maiden human spaceflight programme ‘Gaganyaan’.“As we expand our cooperation in space and technology, we have…
For working parents, balancing work deadlines and emotional presence for children can feel like a constant negotiation. Between the chaos of meetings and school schedules, the challenge parents face becomes managing attention and energy. By the end of the day, they get so overwhelmed that they fail to spend meaningful time with their children. Working…