The government has approved Rs 6,982 crore as additional capital expenditure (capex) support for BSNL in 2025, Parliament was informed on Thursday.The allocation is in addition to previous support of Rs 3.22 lakh crore provided to the state-run telecom firm through various tranches, including a Rs 69,000 crore revival package in 2019, Rs 1.64 lakh…
The Karnataka state police department has identified 17 requirements that need to be met before the stadium is reassessed and declared fit to host international matches(Photo by Abhishek Chinnappa/Getty Images) Bengaluru: In a fresh jolt to the Karnataka State Cricket Association’s (KSCA) aspiration of hosting ICC Women’s World Cup matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium,…
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have joyfully announced the adoption of their baby girl. The couple, married in 2024, shared their excitement on Instagram, emphasizing their desire to start a family. Brown values adoption and embraces love, inspired by her parents’ early parenthood and strong family bonds. Millie Bobby Brown and her husband, Jake…
Lucknow: On Thursday morning, a dramatic scene unfolded at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport when immigration officials intercepted Thongphun Chayapha, a Thai national traveling under the alias Darin Chokthanpat. Her attempt to board Air India Express Flight to Thailand unravelled a complex web of visa violations and document forgery, leading to an FIR against…
In a climate where the boundaries between higher education, civic engagement, and partisan politics are increasingly contested, the US Department of Education has delivered a sweeping policy reversal. By terminating the use of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) programme for political activism jobs, the department has not only redefined how taxpayer dollars are applied within universities…
Walmart Inc. delivered robust second-quarter results on Thursday, showing its ability to attract shoppers and outperform rivals such as Target despite economic uncertainty and ongoing tariff pressures. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer reported a 4.6% increase in comparable sales for the quarter, driven by established stores and online channels, while raising its annual sales and profit…
Anita Advani has often spoken about her relationship with superstar Rajesh Khanna, and in a recent conversation, she went back to the very beginning. She said their connection started when she was still a teenager and it left a lasting impression. “I was a teenager when I first met him, and it was a whirlwind…
Wasim Akram for Pakistan (Images via Getty Images) Wasim Akram, one of Pakistan’s greatest cricketers, has opened up about how he managed his career while living with diabetes. Diagnosed in 1997 at the peak of his playing days, Akram admitted the condition was initially a major challenge, both physically and mentally. “I started losing weight….
The battle over the independence of the US Federal Reserve has intensified, with President Donald Trump openly calling for the resignation of a governor, threatening to fire Chair Jerome Powell, and repeatedly pressuring the central bank to cut interest rates. The escalating confrontation has revived a long-running debate over why the Fed has historically been…
Sanju and Saly Samson combine to get the first wicket for Kochi Blue Tigers (Screengrabs/X) Adani Trivandrum RoyalsSanju Samson marked his return to action in style, combining with his brother Saly Samson to take the first wicket for his team in the Kerala Cricket League season on Thursday, August 21. Playing as vice-captain for Kochi…
