US President Donald Trump called on several Muslim-majority countries including Pakistan to sign the Abraham Accords as part of what he described as a historic reshaping of the Middle East.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said discussions with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain had convinced him…
5 plants that can grow without soil Soil has always been treated as the one non-negotiable ingredient in gardening, which makes it genuinely surprising that a handful of popular houseplants do perfectly well without it. Growing plants hydroponically, in nothing more than a jar or vase of water, has quietly become one of the more…
“Narendra Modi, this is for you. My name is Gabhruji and I want an Aadhaar Card.” The video going viral on Instagram begins with this statement which almost sounds like a joke. But what follows next is a heartfelt tribute to India from an American traveller known as Gabe. The man is clearly in love…
NEW DELHI: In one of the most stringent examination-security exercises undertaken in recent years, all experts involved in setting, moderating and translating the NEET-UG 2026 retest question paper have been moved to a secure, undisclosed location and placed under strict isolation protocols, with authorities virtually eliminating external communication in the final stages of paper preparation.The…
Hippocrates (Image: Wikipedia) Cut your finger, and within days the skin knits itself back together without a single instruction from you. Catch a mild cold, and your body fights it off while you sleep. We tend to credit medicine for making us well, yet a great deal of healing happens on its own, quietly, inside…
Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese Amid the fresh flare-up in West Asia, PM Narendra Modi and his counterpart Anthony Albanese expressed concern over renewed escalation of tensions and called upon all parties to exercise restraint, de-escalate, and ensure protection of civilians along with uninterrupted flow of energy. Both leaders also reinforced their commitment to peace…
MUMBAI: Bank of Baroda and Mizuho Bank have entered a strategic partnership to jointly pursue M&A financing, structured lending, and cross-border corporate banking, as deal activity and capital needs rise. The tie-up combines Mizuho’s global network and structured finance expertise with Bank of Baroda’s domestic franchise and corporate relationships. It comes after Mizuho acquired a…
Russia on Monday announced a ban on aviation fuel exports until November 30 as it seeks to safeguard domestic supplies amid falling refinery output and growing pressure on its energy infrastructure.Announcing the move, the Russian government said the restriction was aimed at maintaining stability in the domestic fuel market. “The aim of this decision is…
LEH: Home minister Amit Shah on Friday led thousands of Buddhists to celebrate the return of the mortal remains of Lord Buddha to, what he called, the “living land of Dhamma”.With the holy bone relics returning to Ladakh after 1950, Leh city wore a festive look, and men, women and children — dressed in traditional…
Amid opposition’s walkout, Rajya Sabha clears it by voice vote NEW DELHI: Parliament on Thursday approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law, prescribing stricter punishment, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying an important step towards building a credible exam system has been taken.In a selfie-video message, the Prime Minister asserted that gangs behind…