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BAREILLY: An FIR has been registered under Section 3 of the stringent Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act against five minor Muslim girls — aged between 15 and 17 — for allegedly getting their 16-year-old Hindu friend to wear a burqa in Moradabad.The incident took place on Dec 12, 2025, but has…
NEW DELHI: Over 40 election management bodies (EMBs) of the world on Friday unanimously adopted ‘Delhi Declaration 2026’, resolving to work together on five pillars – pure electoral rolls; conduct of free, fair and transparent elections; research and publications on working of different electoral systems; use of technology to facilitate election stakeholders and counter misinformation;…
MUMBAI: Payments infrastructure startup Juspay has raised $50 million in funding from new investor WestBridge Capital at a valuation of $1.2 billion, becoming the first unicorn of the year.The investment includes a mix of primary and secondary transactions, the company said in a statement on Friday. In a secondary deal, a firm’s shares change hands…
For decades, scientists have debated a simple question with a surprisingly complicated answer: could Australia’s extinct giant kangaroos actually hop like the ones alive today? Modern kangaroos are built for efficient movement, using powerful hind legs and spring-like tendons to travel long distances. But when ancient species grew to enormous sizes, some weighing up to…
How AI and automated submissions are changing online job applications for US job seekers. (Photo: Freepik) The job market in 2026 has become increasingly challenging, with online applications no longer guaranteeing interviews or responses, according to recruiting veteran J.T. O’Donnell. “Applying online, if I’m being really honest, has to be one of the most degrading…
Divya Dutta, who has spent over three decades in the entertainment industry, has portrayed a wide range of characters on screen — from lovers to wives. Off screen, however, the actor has consciously chosen a different path. While she has decided to stay away from marriage, she says she remains open to companionship with a…
Zomato’s new CEO Albinder Dhindsa and his wife Akriti Chopra When Albinder Dhindsa steps up as Group CEO of Eternal Ltd. – Zomato and Blinkit’s parent company, on February 1, 2026, all eyes will be on the quick-commerce wizard. But behind this IIT Delhi grad and Columbia MBA holder is an equally impressive woman: his…
Industrialist Sunjay Kapur passed away in June last year but the dispute surrounding his vast estate continues to escalate. There’s been a legal dispute regarding his Rs 30,000 crore estate between his widowed wife Priya Kapur, ex-wife Karisma Kapoor‘s children and his mother Rani Kapur. What began as a challenge to his will has now…
This day is filled with potential for joyful interactions, whether while running errands or attending family get-togethers. In your relationships, focus on maintaining open lines of communication; singles can relish in carefree chats without the pressure of commitment. Expect productive strides in your studies and work projects, bolstered by a sharp mind. A happy, enthusiastic…
Representative image (AI) The United States on Friday imposed fresh sanctions on a fleet of nine ships and their owners for allegedly transporting hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of sanctioned Iranian oil to foreign markets. The move marks a further escalation of pressure on Tehran amid ongoing unrest and a nationwide crackdown in Iran.The…
