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Ajit Doval recalls China custody episode: ‘I knew this was the end of my career’ NEW DELHI: National security advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday recalled one of the most difficult moments of his early career, when a group of operatives sent across the border went missing and were later found to be in Chinese custody.Speaking…
General:The week opens on a slightly shaky note, Aquarius. Early on, you may feel strangely unsure of yourself, as if the mind is asking for reassurance from people who usually lean on you. That can be unsettling. Small things may pinch more than usual, a delayed message, a family member’s tone, a plan that doesn’t…
Manu Bhaker and Jaspal Rana (Image credit: Agencies) Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker remembered her late coach Jaspal Rana after carrying the Indian flag at the Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony on Saturday.Bhaker said she missed Rana during the ceremony, making the special occasion an emotional one. She carried the Indian flag alongside kabaddi star Pawan…
Canada has recently confirmed the first detection of spotted lanternfly in the country. On September 15, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the first detection of SLF in Canada in Windsor, Ontario. Movement restrictions have been placed to prevent the movement of regulated materials, including potentially infested plant materials. Moreover, surrounding areas are…
Paul Newmen donated 7 acres of his land to Westpoint to build a nature preserve. (Instagram) Over the years, many celebrities have invested their time and funds to support the causes they believe in. Did you know that actor Paul Newman, who is best known for projects like ‘The Color of Money,’ ‘The Hustler,’ ‘Cat…
This one’s about as effortless as desserts get, layering rather than actual cooking. In a glass bowl or individual cups, layer crushed biscuits, sliced bananas, and a simple custard or pudding mixture made from milk, sugar, and cornflour cooked briefly on the stove until thickened. Repeat the layers a couple of times, finishing with a…
A silver fox (Vulpes vulpes) displaying the dark coat with silvery guard hairs characteristic of this red fox color variant. Credits – Wikimedia Commons In 1959, Soviet geneticist Dmitri Belyaev began an experiment designed to study domestication as it happened. He selected silver foxes, a color variant of the red fox that had long been…
General:This week begins with a sweet lift, Pisces. Early days bring the feeling that something long hoped for is finally within reach. You may earn well, receive support from an elder sibling, or simply feel that people are treating you with more regard. There is grace in your interactions now, and it shows. A wish…
As of September 19, biometric authentication had been completed by 89.9% of active domestic LPG consumers. LPG refill Aadhaar authentication rule: Domestic LPG consumers who have not yet completed their Biometric Aadhaar Authentication (BAA) will have to complete the process to book subsidised cylinder refills at regulated prices from October 1, 2026.The Petroleum and Natural…
Father Shigenobu Murofushi and son Koji Murofushi (Reuters Photo) A father and son who built their legacy in hammer throw shared one of the biggest moments of the Asian Games opening ceremony on Saturday.Japan’s Shigenobu Murofushi and his son Koji Murofushi jointly lit the cauldron at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, bringing the torch…
