ARARIA: A pillar of a small bridge in Bihar’s Araria district collapsed on Monday, an official said.The official added that no one was injured in the incident, which occurred in Forbesganj.Speaking to PTI, district magistrate (DM) Anil Kumar said, “I have sought a detailed report regarding the incident.” Deadly Collision on Hyderabad-Bijapur Road: 19 Killed…
CBSE inspection teams visit 10 schools in 6 regions: Full details and findings. (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) carried out a coordinated series of surprise inspections in 10 schools across 5 states and 1 Union Territory (UT) on August 13, 2025. The inspections were conducted to evaluate adherence to…
The US government has shutdown for the first time in nearly seven years. The shutdown comes after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree a deal to keep the federal government funded. Amid the shutdown, the US Embassy in India has shared an update on X (formerly Twitter) where it said that the account “will not…
Lucknow: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla offered an insightful glimpse into the extraordinary challenges of daily life aboard the International Space Station. In his latest Instagram post, Lucknow native Shubhanshu captioned a video saying, “Food in space. Never thought I would have to learn to eat again.” The video shows him in weightless environment, sipping coffee…
Several Bollywood celebs joined in for the Mumbai premiere of ‘Homebound’, India’s official entry to the 2026 Academy Awards. it was Janhvi Kapoor who added a heartfelt, personal touch to the occasion by wearing her mom Sridevi’s saree. The actress, one of the film’s leads, was spotted posing with boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya’s family, including his…
Lucknow: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Lucknow, seized 50 kg of ganja worth approximately Rs 85 lakh in the international illicit market during a major operation at Charbagh Railway Station on Thursday, officials said on Friday.The contraband, concealed in 10 small bags, was recovered from Bhola Sahani and Sudama at platform No. 4 of the…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the state-wise vacancy breakup for the Constable (General Duty) recruitment in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Secretariat Security Force (SSF) and Rifleman (General Duty) in Assam Rifles for the 2026 cycle. The registration process for a total of 25,487 vacancies is currently open on the official portal, ssc.gov.in.The…
Several garment manufacturers in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu’s knitwear hub, have suspended production, while others are weighing their options after the United States announced steep new tariffs on Indian imports. Industry representatives said American buyers have also paused execution of existing orders, prompting exporters to adopt a “wait and watch” stance.The move follows Washington’s decision to…
Cuttack: India’s Hardik Pandya celebrates with Jitesh Sharma (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India opened their T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a resounding 101-run victory in the first T20I against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium, powered by Hardik Pandya’s strong all-round display and a disciplined bowling performance. The win puts India 1-0 ahead in the…
KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Monday directed the defence ministry to ‘swiftly implement concrete steps’ to achieve greater jointness, atmanirbharta and innovation to meet future challenges, amid the continuing differences among the Army, Navy and IAF over the creation of theatre commands for an integrated and cost-effective war-fighting machinery.Inaugurating the biennial three-day combined commanders…