A video on a Canada school asking parents not to pack ham sandwiches in lunch has gone viral triggering a major row, though there is no confirmed report on whether any school asked for it. A major row broke out on social media after a viral video claimed that some schools in Canada are asking…
Priyank Kharge (PTI image) and RSS troop (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Tuesday said that he has been receiving threatening calls and abusive messages for questioning the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in government schools, colleges and public institutions.In a post on X, he wrote: “For…
Gold prices climbed to a record high as renewed US-China trade tensions exacerbated broader uncertainty. (AI image) Gold rate today: Gold and silver prices are touching new lifetime highs everyday ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali. On Tuesday, gold and silver futures achieved unprecedented peaks in domestic trading on Tuesday, reflecting record gains internationally, driven by…
A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the alleged gang-rape of a medical student in Durgapur, bringing the total arrests to five DURGAPUR: The elder sister of the main accused in the gang-rape of a medical student in Durgapur on Friday helped police track down her absconding brother and arrest him early on…
Doug Lebda, the 55-year-old founder and CEO of LendingTree, has died in a tragic all-terrain vehicle accident at his family’s farm in North Carolina. The online lending platform confirmed his death on Sunday and said the company was mourning the sudden loss of its leader.“Doug was a visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion…
Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy revealed how India’s Emergency in 1975 necessitated changes to Sholay’s climax. While censors aimed to curb violence, the released version, where police intervene before Thakur Baldev Singh could kills Gabbar, was well-received. The film was recently showcased at Toronoto International Film Festival after being restored in 4K version. The film was recently…
The pace at which gold is rising this year, it might just be the golden year.The yellow metal is shining brighter than ever in 2025, hitting a stunning $4,000 an ounce this week, as investors rush to shield their wealth from global uncertainty. However, unlike typical market rallies, this surge signals worry rather than confidence,…
Cash continues to hold a strong grip on India’s payment landscape, accounting for nearly half of all transactions, even as digital payments surge across the country.A report by Care Edge Ratings found that cash usage in private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) remained at around 50% in Q1FY26. It said that even though digital payments have…
Harshit Rana bowls a delivery during the Asia Cup. (AP Photo) Indian fast bowler Harshit Rana has faced criticism recently over his selection for the upcoming Australia white-ball tour starting October 19. His inclusion had sparked debate due to recent poor performances, particularly in the Asia Cup 2025, where he struggled in matches against Oman…
Georgieva commended India’s significant economic and structural reforms. (AI image) At a time when the global economy is looking at uncertainty due to Donald Trump’s tariffs, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said she is ‘very big’ on India. Praising India for its reforms, Georgieva said that the country has proved people wrong with its…
