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Pakistan army chief Asim Munir (AP file photo) Pakistan has pushed back strongly against reports claiming it would act as a conduit for Chinese-made weapons headed to Iran, as Tehran remains locked in a tense standoff with the Donald Trump-led US administration.The rejection by Munir’s military comes as Islamabad continues its familiar balancing act, staying…
The political landscape of the United Kingdom shifted decisively this week as Andy Burnham, former Mayor of Greater Manchester, entered Downing Street to become prime minister, following Keir Starmer’s resignation. The reshuffle that followed was extensive – Rachel Reeves and David Lammy both left government, while John Healey moved from defence to become chancellor, Ed…
MUMBAI: Gold loans are surging despite low growth in the number of borrowers as well as the quantity of gold that is pledged with lenders. Gold loans have grown over 50% in FY26 largely because of larger loans by existing borrowers and a shift from other personal loan products to secured gold loans.Gold loans accounted…
BCB president Tamim Iqbal (Image credit: BCB) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal remains hopeful that India will travel to Bangladesh for the scheduled white-ball series in September 2026. The six-match series, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, is still uncertain due to several factors. However, Tamim said discussions are underway with the Board…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra walks into the Commonwealth Games 2026 as India’s biggest athletics hope, but this may be far from a routine title defence. The Olympic champion and former world champion is returning to the Games after an eight-year gap, and the men’s javelin field in Glasgow is significantly stronger…
Every year, as the seasons change, millions of birds undertake one of nature’s greatest journeys. Some travel only a few hundred kilometres, while others fly thousands without recognising political borders or national boundaries. Instead, they follow ancient migration routes known as flyways, natural aerial corridors shaped by geography, climate and the availability of food and…
The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the 2026 compartment examination schedule for Class 10 and Class 12 students. The supplementary exams will take place from August 7 to August 14 in pen-and-paper mode. Eligible candidates can access the detailed datesheet through the official website and prepare according to the subject-wise examination schedule. The Jharkhand…
Courteney Cox and Jennifer Aniston vacation in Spain. (Image credits: Instagram) Jennifer Aniston and Courteney Cox, the ‘Friends’ stars, kept their promise to be there for each other – whether through dejection or cruising off the Spanish island of Mallorca and having the time of their lives. The two gorgeous actresses were spotted vacationing with…
Tomato growers rarely agree on everything, yet certain garden habits seem to appear in allotments and back gardens year after year. One of the more unusual involves placing a bar of soap close to tomato plants. Sometimes it is left whole, sometimes chopped into pieces, or even hung in mesh bags from stakes. The idea…
The proposal is significant for Indian H-1B professionals. As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement, California Senator Alex Padilla has renewed his push for legislation that could provide millions of long-term US residents, including Indian H-1B visa holders, with a fresh pathway to permanent residency.According to Padilla’s office, the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the…
