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Three suicides. Different generations. Different triggers. Yet a quiet, unsettling thread appears to run through them—social isolation, manifesting in different forms. In Attoor, three elderly sisters—two in their eighties and one aged 75 — consumed pesticide inside their home. One died the same day; the others succumbed days later in hospital. A note left behind…
Saudi Arabia now allows conditional exemptions for foreign firms lacking Kingdom-based regional headquarters/Image: File Foreign companies without a regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia are no longer automatically out of the running for government contracts. Under a revised procurement framework, government entities may apply for structured exemptions, softening the strict 2024 relocation requirement while preserving the…
Mumbai: Foreign exchange reserves rose by $8.66 billion to a record $725.73 billion in the week ended Feb 13, reflecting valuation gains in gold and non-dollar foreign currency assets amid global market volatility and a softer US dollar.Gold reserves rose by $4.99 billion to $128.47 billion following a surge in international gold prices. The increase…
Lucknow: Did you know that the Mahanagar area of the city was part of the Metro route in the original alignment plan, but was dropped later? A comptroller and auditor general (CAG) report tabled in the state Assembly on Friday revealed that Mahanagar Metro Station, between IT College Crossing and Badshah Nagar, was mentioned in…
NEW DELHI: BJP workers showed black flags to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai on Saturday after Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers protested at the AI Summit in New Delhi. Video from the incident showed the workers shouting, “Rahul Gandhi haye haye.”The leader of opposition in Lok Sabha arrived in Mumbai to appear before the…
Ramadan’s spiritual essence is beautifully complemented by the tradition of mehendi, symbolizing joy and the nearing of Eid. This year, 2026, embraces minimalist finger designs, classic Arabic patterns, and floral motifs, alongside bracelet-style and back-of-hand applications. Beyond trends, mehendi signifies a quiet reward for the month’s discipline and fosters cherished moments of bonding and celebration….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in New Delhi on Saturday, with a focus on strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, boosting trade ties, and advancing strategic supply chain partnerships. The visit comes amid India’s push to reduce dependence on China, which dominates global rare…
Punjab Kings has had a one week preparatory camp in Abu Dhabi from February 8 to 14. NEW DELHI: Some Indian Premier League (IPL) teams have begun preparations for the 2026 season. Shubman Gill, having missed out on the T20 World Cup, has joined his Gujarat Titans teammates. So has Rajasthan Royals‘ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after…
AHMEDABAD: In the last week of Feb in 2021, Axar Patel’s international career truly got rolling here at the revamped Narendra Modi stadium when he played the lead role in demolishing England in the Test series. The three preceding years out of the Indian team had already transformed him as a cricketer. Five years later,…
DSSSB releases DASS Grade 2 notification 2026; apply online for 911 vacancies The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has published the DSSSB DASS Grade 2 Notification 2026 PDF for 911 posts including DASS Grade-II, Assistant Section Officer, and Legal Assistant. The notification was published on February 20, 2026, on the official website, www.dsssb.delhi.gov.in.The online application…
