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NEW DELHI: Cancelling confirmed tickets of newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be costlier for passengers, according to new norms notified by the Railways. While a 25% deduction will apply if a ticket booked in this premium train is cancelled anytime after purchasing, a 50% charge will be levied if cancellation is done between…
One of the most shocking incidents of the final of the AFCON 2025 was when IShowSpeed surprised everyone by introducing himself as the mascot of the tournament to the presence of tens of thousands of fans in the stadium. In the final match between Morocco and Senegal that took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah…
NEW DELHI: Business sentiment in the economy is high, driven by stronger demand, better profitability expectations and steady investment conditions, according to a CII survey. Domestic demand has increased, with nearly two-thirds of 175 firms surveyed reporting higher demand for July to Sept 2025 and about 72% expecting further improvement in Oct-Dec 2025. More than…
US study finds academic gains for special-needs students in charter schools A growing body of research is challenging long-held assumptions about how well charter schools serve students with disabilities. A new US study suggests that for many children receiving special education services, moving from a traditional public school to a charter school may lead to…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal among others has proven to be the highest grossing movie, not just of 2025 but overall. It also broke the record of Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2’ and other big movies like ‘Jawan’, ‘Stree 2’ among others. The film just didn’t do…
Forgetting names. Walking into a room and blanking on why you’re there. Reading the same line three times because your mind just won’t stay put. It’s easy to laugh these things off or blame them on stress, poor sleep, or being “too busy.” But when these moments start happening often, they may be your brain’s…
Begin your day with clarity! The horoscope for today highlights opportunities and hurdles for each zodiac sign. Whether it is about career, love, or self-growth, let the universe lead you through. Do take a piece of advice: remain optimistic, and acknowledge whatever comes your way. Aries Daily Horoscope Today, January 19, 2026 You are becoming…
Stranger Things Gets ‘Sequels, Prequels, Requels and Spin-Off’—and Episode 9 ‘Conformity Gate’ in New SNL Sketch A few weeks after Stranger Things ended, Saturday Night Live opened its first episode of 2026 by leaning into something viewers had already been joking about online: the idea that the show might be finished, but the franchise clearly…
Democratic Congressman and Indian-origin leader Shri Thanedar is under fire after he remained seated during Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress while the US president honoured families of children raped and murdered by illegal immigrants.Thanedar was later confronted over his actions during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity. Thanedar defended his decision, saying…
The government is expected to prioritise medium-term debt consolidation while continuing a strong push for capital expenditure in the Union Budget for 2026-27, according to pre-Budget expectations outlined by rating agency ICRA.ICRA said the upcoming Budget assumes added significance as it will be the first to align with the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission,…
