These decisions were taken in a Cabinet meeting held here under the chairmanship of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann. CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Cabinet on Saturday gave the nod to a roadmap for dismantling the decades-old contractual employment system and also pave the way for the regularisation of more than 65,000 workers across 51 government departments.In…
Some of the world’s most dangerous plants may also be among its most useful. Researchers have now identified a key set of enzymes in wolfsbane and larkspur that could help scientists recreate difficult-to-synthesize natural compounds in the lab, opening new doors for future medicines.These plants are notorious because even tiny doses can cause neurotoxicity and…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s choice of a sleek black suit for his oath-taking ceremony, inspired by his film ‘Beast’, signaled a deliberate move towards a new political image. CHENNAI: Even before Vijay declared “This is a new beginning” on Sunday, after taking oath as chief minister, his suit had made the statement.“Vijay…
NEW DELHI: India and Italy elevated their bilateral relationship to a “Special Strategic Partnership” during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Italy, unveiling a wide-ranging set of agreements spanning defence, critical minerals, higher education, maritime cooperation, healthcare, agriculture, culture, climate research and Ayurveda. The outcomes announced during the visit reflected both countries’ push to…
(Image via X: Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce) Jason Kelce is a former Philadelphia Eagles center and a Super Bowl winner. His wife, Kylie Kelce [nee McDevitt], is a former field hockey player and podcaster. The retired NFL star’s net worth is est. $60 million, while his wife, the mother of their four daughters, has…
The Bears have been linked to Cardinals edge rusher Josh Sweat in a proposed three-team trade that would send Cole Kmet to the Panthers and draft picks to Arizona. Chicago hopes to strengthen its pass rush after recording just 35 sacks last season. Although Josh Sweat posted a career-high 12 sacks in 2025 and remains…
Taiwan on Friday sent a pointed message to China after the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing, saying US arms sales to the island are protected by American law and that Taipei will continue to deepen strategic ties with the United States.The statement came after President Donald Trump said he had discussed Taiwan arms sales with Chinese…
Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo (11) celebrates after scoring his side’s fourth goal during the World Cup Group F soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden in Houston, Saturday, June 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) Oranje bounce back from Japan draw with statement FIFA World Cup 2026 victory to take control of Group FThe Netherlands produced one…
NEW DELHI: An increase in petrol and diesel prices in the near future is not ruled out, government sources said on Friday, as losses mount from a four-year-old freeze in retail rates despite the sharp rise in global crude oil prices. International crude oil prices this week climbed to a four-year high of USD 126…
Former Newcastle Knights star Scott Dureau dies at 39 after terrifying battle with brain cancer, tributes pour in for the NRL icon(via Getty) Former Newcastle Knights and Catalans Dragons halfback Scott Dureau has died at the age of 39 after a long and courageous battle with brain cancer. The former rugby league star had been…