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From El Mencho to El Chapo to Pablo Escobar: How the world’s most notorious drug lords built global empires (Image Source – Britannica & IANS) Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, died after a security operation aimed at arresting him in Jalisco state. The defence ministry said he was seriously injured during clashes between…
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 27, may come to be seen as a turning point in the legal history of India’s cantonments. While the Bill has a much wider canvas proposing decriminalisation across dozens of central statutes, its implications for the Cantonments Act, 2006 are…
Adam Zampa (Image credit: PSL) NEW DELHI: Adam Zampa played a key role in Karachi Kings’ four-wicket win over Shaheen Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday. The Australian leg-spinner returned figures of 2 for 11 in four overs, including a maiden, and was named Player of the…
Dubai confirms four-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break for public and private sector employees / Image: file The Dubai Government Human Resources Department announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for Dubai public sector employees, confirming a four-day break for government workers. The break will begin on Thursday, March 19, and government offices will reopen…
In a fascinating twist, France boasts an impressive 12 time zones, thanks to its far-flung overseas territories. This extraordinary global footprint results in the sun rising at staggeringly different hours across its realms. The world does not wake up at the same time. While one place eats breakfast, another is ready for bed. This happens…
Bachchan didn’t try to make love look flawless. He showed it exactly as it is: confusing, messy, and sometimes scary. He leaned into the contradictions, that love can be loud and passionate one minute and quiet the next. When people read him today, they aren’t just looking at old literature. They’re seeing their own sleepless…
Renowned Japanese scholar and linguist Professor Tomio Mizokami, Professor Emeritus at Osaka University, is widely regarded as one of the most influential cultural bridges between India and Japan, with a lifelong commitment to Indian languages, literature and education. His contribution was formally recognised in 2018, when he was conferred the Padma Shri, one of India’s…
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has allowed candidates to change their exam centres for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination in Gulf countries. The decision comes in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.According to the official announcement, several candidates who had selected the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — Sharjah as…
CUET PG 2026 registration extended: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has again extended the registration deadline for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026. According to the official notice, candidates who have not yet applied now get additional time to complete the application process.Earlier, the registration window was scheduled to close today,…
The US Supreme Court on Friday struck down a series of sweeping tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, ruling that he exceeded his authority under emergency economic powers. However, the decision does not affect several sector-specific duties that remain in place.In a 6-3 ruling, the conservative-majority court held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act…
