AI image (Picture credit: Google Gemini) As Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget for 2026–27 on February 1, defence expenditure has once again moved to the centre of policy discussions. Although it is always a matter of interest to the experts about how one of the world’s largest economies spends…
Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and UP CM Yogi Adityanath (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Friday asked Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath to stop beef exports from the state and declare the cow as ‘Rajya Mata’. He stated that such steps would prove the chief minister’s commitment as a “Hindu sympathiser”.The remarks come amid…
CJ Roy, founder and chairman of real estate firm Confident Group, was found dead at his Bengaluru office on Friday, police said.Authorities believe it may be a case of suicide, but the final determination will be made after the post-mortem examination.According to police, Roy sustained bullet injuries from his licensed firearm at his office near…
Sharad Pawar, Sunetra Pawar & Supriya Sule NEW DELHI: The sudden death of Maharashtra deputy chief minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Ajit Pawar in a plane crash has triggered fresh churn in the state’s politics, reopening talks of a reunification of the two NCP factions led by the Pawar’s.The rumoured merger of the…
A well-crafted budget has the potential to unlock new opportunities for growth and with careful planning and foresight, individuals can make the most of it. (AI image) By Jiju VidyadharanThe Union Budget 2026 provides the government an opportunity to accelerate India’s economic transformation in the wake of prolonged global uncertainties and higher tariffs imposed by…
Mumbai Indians’ season has been marked by experimentation, particularly with their overseas combination. Injuries and availability issues forced changes early on, and the balance often felt unsettled. Hayley Matthews’ absence hurt Mumbai in the powerplay, where their scoring rate dipped. Nicola Carey, however, made herself undroppable with consistent all-round performances. The dilemma deepened when Matthews…
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain is congratulated by Alexander Zverev, right, of Germany following their semifinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Dita Alangakra) For those not familiar, the term sigma male is a modern-day Jungian internet archetype used to describe a man who is ostensibly independent,…
NEET UG 2026 registration expected to begin soon The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to start the registration process for NEET UG 2026 soon on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Although the official notification is yet to be released, there are several reports that indicate the application process is likely to start in early February…
Vin Diesel’s iconic ‘Fast & Furious’ quote, “I don’t have friends, I got family,” deeply reflects his profound bond with the late Paul Walker. This sentiment extended beyond the screen, with Diesel acting as a surrogate father at Walker’s daughter’s wedding and naming his own daughter Pauline in his honor, showcasing a brotherhood that transcended…
For the first time since 2005 and in nearly two decades, the US passport has found itself ousted from the top ten most powerful passports of the world, and was ranked at 12th position by late 2025. However, in the latest rankings, it’s in 10th position. In 2014, the US was in the first position,…