Three students from Ghaziabad school named in UN-backed changemakers list

Three students from Uttam School for Girls have been selected in the UN-backed Top 50 Changemakers list released by 1M1B. The students — Dharaa Khare, Janhavi Batra and Nishtha Aswal — were recognised for projects focused on digital responsibility and environmental sustainability.Their initiatives, Swarsaathi and Suryatra, along with the Digital Nagrik mission, were evaluated for…

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Travel insurance takes off after pandemic

CHENNAI: What was once seen as optional is increasingly viewed as essential: uptake of overseas travel insurance among Indian outbound travellers has nearly doubled in six years, driven by rising medical costs abroad and heightened awareness of travel disruptions in the post-pandemic era. According to Irdai’s annual report, 96.7 lakh lives were covered under 27.9…

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Taurus Horoscope Today, February 08, 2026: Mercury gives you patience

Prepare yourself for a Sunday brimming with harmonious routines and uplifting interactions! Expect social events to infuse your day with joy, as your practical gestures of love reinforce your relationships. Academically and professionally, you’re on an upward trajectory, while financial stability suggests a wise spending strategy. You’ll wake up with a steady smile today, the…

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Sacked vendor storms Hindustan Petroleum plant, shoots dead manager and deputy manager | Meerut News

BAREILLY: Two senior officials of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) were shot dead by an armed man who barged into the company’s plant in UP’s Budaun district on Thursday afternoon. The accused, Ajay Singh, a vendor, was allegedly sacked two months ago.According to police, plant manager Sudhir Gupta, and deputy manager Harshit Mishra, died in…

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India condemns demolition of deity’s statue in Thailand-Cambodia border | India News

India condemns demolition of deity’s statue NEW DELHI: India responded Wednesday to the demolition of a statue of an ancient Hindu deity, built in an area affected by the ongoing Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, saying that notwithstanding territorial claims, such disrespectful acts hurt the sentiments of followers around the world and should not take place.“Hindu and…

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‘Not an act of war’: Marco Rubio defends Venezuela operation at Senate hearing — what he said

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, defending the Trump administration’s recent military actions in Venezuela and explaining the US posture on Iran.Rubio said the US operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was not an act of war and stressed that Washington does not plan further…

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