A school trip in eastern Uganda ended in tragedy after a bus carrying pupils overturned on Thursday evening, killing at least 20 children and one adult, while leaving dozens of others injured, according to local officials.The bus was transporting pupils from King David Junior School in Ndejje back from a study tour when it crashed…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s disappointment was clear to see after his dismissal in the fourth T20I against England in Bristol on Thursday. The 15-year-old youngster appeared to know he had thrown his wicket away. Moments after playing a mistimed pull shot, he started walking even before the fielder completed the catch,…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Washington would soon be in a position to reimpose sanctions on Russian oil shipments after crude flows resumed through the Strait of Hormuz following a deal with Iran to end the Middle East conflict.Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump said, “Soon we will…
‘Expanding defense and civil nuclear cooperation,’ says S Paul Kapur The United States is expanding its defence partnership with India, alongside deeper cooperation in civil nuclear energy, trusted artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, US Assistant Secretary of State S Paul Kapur has said.Speaking at a roundtable on India at the Hoover Institution, Kapur…
Busy schedule? These 7 everyday conversations can keep couples emotionally close Work deadlines, chores, parenting duties, notifications—there are countless reasons why a busy couple finds little time to spend together. Still, relationship counsellors say that emotional connection isn’t formed through significant romantic gestures or luxurious dates. An emotional bond forms through small conversations in which…
Just a day after helping power a sharp rebound in technology stocks, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) turned into one of Dalal Street’s biggest losers on Wednesday, with the stock plunging more than 8% in its steepest single-day decline since the Covid-driven market crash of March 2020.The sell-off erased the gains accumulated during the recent rally…
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee with nephew Abhishek Banerjee (PTI photo/file) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday dissolved all its committees, frontal organisations in West Bengal, after rebel Rathindra Bose, with a support letter from nearly 60 MLAs, met the governor in what is being seen as a major crisis unfolding in the Mamata Banerjee-founded…
A glance at the evening sky this month reveals an unusual amount of activity packed into a relatively short stretch of time. Bright planets are gathering low in the west after sunset, the moon is moving through several eye-catching encounters, and the June solstice is approaching. For anyone who enjoys stepping outside after dark, the…
Presenting the budget in the assembly, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta said the government had inherited a debt burden of Rs 8.15 lakh crore but would focus on restoring fiscal discipline while continuing welfare programmes. The BJP government in West Bengal unveiled its first budget on Monday, combining welfare spending with employment promises as it announced…
Arranged marriages often rely on trust, family guidance, and shared values, but they work best when both partners understand each other well. Asking the right questions before committing can help you avoid making assumptions and build a life together that feels balanced, respectful, and true.Here are some questions to ask (or think about) before an…