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NEW DELHI: The road transport ministry has notified that failure to pay toll or user fees on a national highway (NH) will result in the denial of a no objection certificate (NOC) for renewal of registration and insurance, change of ownership, transfer, and issuance of a fitness certificate. This notification comes barely a month before…
Predatory loan apps have been linked to at least seven suicides in Kerala. For many victims, the harassment arrives when they are already cornered The true cause of a suicide is often obscured by the most obvious. A single event may appear to be the primary motive, but it is frequently nothing more than the…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has set up a special control room to assist Indian nationals affected by the escalating crisis in West Asia and the Gulf region. The move comes amid growing security concerns as tensions continue to rise across the region.“A Control Room has been set up in the Ministry…
They don’t actually have nine lives. They are crowding to ace this one The CAT was out of the bag at 8.30am. However, by 7am the place was already crawling with traffic, and gruff noises – even caterwauling. Some cars had arrived well before others and squatted in premium spots, others tried to avenge this…
A large number of people took to the streets as protests erupted in Iran after the country’s currency registered a historic low against the US dollar.Rallies were held in other major cities, including Isfahan in central Iran, Shiraz in the south and Mashhad in the northeast. In some parts of Tehran, police fired tear gas…
Even as the very thought of a contagion that might be spreading globally drives panic, border closures, and lockdowns, there has never been a systematic articulation of the scientific principles to determine a society’s calibrated response. Instead, we have an assortment of opinions, often informed by pseudo-scientific methods such as epidemiological models and ethics. The…
KKR’s Andre Russell (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) NEW DELHI: In a city that worships its cricket heroes, Tuesday night was all about Andre Russell. During a lively preseason event called Knights Unplugged in Kolkata, Kolkata Knight Riders made a huge announcement: they retired the No. 12 jersey to honour Russell. This means no player will ever…
According to a recent global population report published by Worldometer Logo, Vatican City has come out as the least populated country in the world in 2025. It is also the smallest country in the world. These least populated countries, most of them island states or microstates, are noted for their beauty, exclusivity, and unique identities….
Decoding Budget 2026-27: Delivering clarity, balance, and a long‑term vision (AI image) By Rajeev DimriAnnounced against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, the Union Budget 2026–27 carried expectations of reinforcing India’s global standing—especially in light of recently concluded Foreign Trade Agreements. The Budget 2026 continues to advance India’s long‑term strategic narrative: strengthening manufacturing as the…
Shaheen Afridi and Usman Tariq (PTI Photo) In a high-voltage clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo, India crushed Pakistan by 61 runs, delivering a commanding performance that once again highlighted their dominance in marquee encounters between the arch-rivals. On the field, it was a clinical display. Off it, however, the…
