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NEW DELHI: To check the trend of highway contractors and consultants quickly getting a court stay on debarment and blacklisting orders issued by authorities for defaults, the government is working on a two-pronged strategy: studying the pattern through which such legal relief is secured and largely eliminating the scope of debarment, which can be challenged…
A long time ago, in a famous story called the Trojan Horse, soldiers hid inside a giant wooden horse to sneak into a city and win a war. Today, something similar can happen with modern gadgets. If you’re reading this on a phone or computer, you might be using devices like Wi-Fi routers or security…
Three people are dead after a gunman opened fire during a youth hockey game in Rhode Island, turning what should have been a routine high school fixture into a scene of panic and devastation. The shooting took place on Monday evening at an ice rink in Pawtucket, just north of Providence, with families and students…
Damien Martyn (Image credit: Instagram) Former Australian batter Damien Martyn is on the road to recovery after a frightening health scare that saw him hospitalised and placed in an induced coma late last year. The 54-year-old, who was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital on December 27 after falling seriously ill with meningitis, has now…
As smog season rolls in, it’s essential to rethink how we breathe, going beyond just face coverings. Techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, nasal inhalation, and pursed-lip exhalation can greatly enhance lung function, optimize oxygen flow, and alleviate stress created by poor air quality. These soothing methods provide invaluable support for your respiratory system amidst challenging…
Palaash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Fresh controversy has surfaced around the cancellation of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana’s wedding with singer-composer Palaash Muchhal, following serious allegations made by actor-producer Vidnyan Mane. Mane has accused Muchhal of infidelity and financial misconduct, claiming he was cheated of more than Rs 40 lakh in…
The seizure of a Russian-flagged and registered ship – formerly known as Bella 1 and later rechristened as Marinera – by US forces in the North Atlantic has led to a massive debate about the legality of the action. Russia has criticised the move as ‘piracy’, while US maintains it was acting lawfully as the…
BENGALURU: The southern derby between RCB and CSK has long been one of the IPL’s marquee contests. Of the 35 meetings between the two sides, CSK have won 21 but the narrative shifted last season when RCB, en route their maiden title, completed a double over the five-time champions, a commanding 50-run win in Chennai…
Popular Twitch streamer RaKai and social media influencer Piper Rockelle grabbed attention when they were seen together at Super Bowl Sunday on February 8, 2026. The two were spotted sitting close in the stands, and fans quickly started speculating that they might be in a romantic relationship. Photos shared by both on Instagram showed RaKai…
The Western is back, but this time, it’s got a shot of superhero adrenaline. The first teaser for ‘Angel and the Badman’ just dropped, and it packs everything you might expect: huge skies, tense standoffs, wounded outlaws, but also a little something extra. This new take on the 1947 classic ropes in actors from both…
