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DHAKA: The Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh govt has sought China’s “involvement and support” for the Teesta restoration project, a move that risks clouding New Delhi-Dhaka relations, as the latter pushes India to work towards implementing the 2011 Teesta water-sharing treaty blocked by outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. Dhaka has been demanding a greater share of…
NEW DELHI: At least six in every 10 road crash victims in India in 2024 were two-wheeler riders/pedestrians, according to the latest report of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). An analysis of four years of data shows a steady rise in both the share and number of two-wheeler riders and pedestrians killed in crashes, amid…
Nepali Congress-led opposition MPs on Thursday pressed Balendra Shah govt “to move beyond diplomatic notes” and open high-level talks with India and China to “reclaim” Lipulekh, Limpiyadhura and Kalapani — Indian territories Kathmandu claims is theirs, reports Vishant Agarwala. The demand was raised at the house of representatives’ international relations and tourism committee in Singha…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) survived a late fightback from Tim David (40 off 17 balls) to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by nine runs in their IPL 2026 match at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday. Prince Yadav picked up three wickets as LSG defended their total in a rain-hit 19-overs-a-side game….
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has joined his MI teammates in Raipur ahead of their next Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on SundayPandya had missed MI’s last game against LSG due to a back spasm on Monday. His niggle is said to be a minor one and he…
As Earth’s orbit becomes increasingly crowded with decommissioned satellites and fragments from the 1960s, however, researchers have identified a natural mechanism for orbital clearance. Research published in Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences reveals that when solar activity increases, it acts like an ‘orbital broom,’ accelerating the re-entry of orbital debris. According to the study…
Enrollment in government schools across India has fallen from 71 per cent in 2005 to 49.24 per cent in 2024-25, according to a latest report released by NITI Aayog on the country’s school education system.As government school enrolment declined, private schools expanded steadily over the years. The report says private institutions now make up 44.01…
Veteran actor Shakti Kapoor has reacted strongly to false rumours about his death that recently surfaced on social media. The actor personally addressed the claims through a video message, assuring fans that he is absolutely fine and urging people not to spread misinformation online.The rumours had left many fans worried, with several social media posts…
Chinese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Change is a constant variable in daily life. People change in their personal lives, their careers, their relationships, and their environment. Some changes are planned, some just come out of the blue. People often try to control the outcome or fight situations that are not what they expect….
The charred room of the apartment’s lone security guard Biswajit Behera at the building’s ground-floor parking Bhubaneswar: Condemning the indifference of fellow residents, the family members of the three victims of Wednesday’s apartment fire in Laxmisagar area here alleged that neither anyone came forward to help them, nor even acknowledge the tragedy.The victims — Biswajit…
