NEW DELHI: Indians remained the third largest applicants for Schengen visas globally in CY 2025, with 11.5 lakh did so with a rejection rate of 15.8%. Chinese were the largest applicants at 18 lakh with a rejection rate of 4.1%, followed by nationals of Turkey (12.5 lakh) with a rejection rate of 14.6%, according to…
One contest alone could make this afternoon game at Wankhede worth watching — Vaibhav Sooryavanshi against Jasprit Bumrah. The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals batter has become one of the stories of IPL 2026 with his fearless batting approach. Earlier this season in Guwahati, he stunned everyone by smashing Bumrah for a six off the very first…
Gold has rebounded sharply from the lower Bollinger band and is moving toward the upper band. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices seem to be seeing some rebound and the outlook remains constructive, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities recommends a buy on dip strategy.Buy on Dips…
BENGALURU/NEW DELHI: The Congress leadership veered towards a change of guard in Karnataka, amid indications that CM Siddaramaiah has been offered an honourable rehabilitation including possibly a Rajya Sabha berth as part of smooth leadership transition in the state.On a day Siddaramaiah and his deputy and claimant for his post DK Shivakumar met over six…
Police claim the two accused, Chetan Chaudhary and Siya Goyal, discussed their alleged plan with the youth, who is Chetan’s friend and classmate. PUNE: A youth from Beed district, who police say was allegedly urged by the accused to join their plan to kill Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, has been picked up for questioning —…
After the oath ceremony, a visibly emotional PM knelt before the crowd and touched his forehead to the ground. “I bow to West Bengal’s Jana Shakti! The people’s blessings are the truest strength of democracy and the noblest source of public resolve,” Modi later posted on X. He posted a second message congratulating the new…
Homebuyers can seek relief for delay after possession: Supreme Court NEW DELHI: Taking possession of a flat would not bar homebuyers from raising complaints against real estate companies for deficiency in services. Supreme Court has held that homebuyers can approach consumer forums against developers to seek compensation for delayed possession even after taking custody of…
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar believes Rishabh Pant’s batting struggles in IPL 2026 cannot be explained solely by the pressures of captaincy, saying something has clearly gone wrong with the wicketkeeper-batter’s game after a difficult season with Lucknow Super Giants.Pant was relieved of LSG’s captaincy duties last week after the franchise finished at the bottom…
India and Indonesia are strengthening their bilateral ties, expanding cooperation across defence, trade, technology, maritime security and cultural exchanges. The push comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held talks in Merdeka Palace, Jakarta on Tuesday.PM Modi said that the two countries were embarking on a “golden chapter” in their partnership…
The Athletic acknowledged internal communication gaps in handling the controversy involving Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel during a brief staff meeting. While reporting continued publicly, internal messaging lacked clarity. An investigation is now underway. Russini has stepped down, while Vrabel remains supported by the New England Patriots, as the situation continues to evolve. The fallout…