NEW DELHI: The Centre has directed all states and UTs to carry out immediate safety audits of school buildings and take strict action against unsafe structures. Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan told the Lok Sabha Monday that the directive, issued on Aug 7, asks authorities to demolish or repair buildings found to be structurally unsafe…
Americans are earning, but they are spending carefully. For the fifth month in a row, consumer confidence in the US has dropped. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 89.1 in December from 92.9 in November. Economists had expected it to be 91.0. The drop shows a surprising reality: Jobs…
NEW DELHI: India’s economy could reach $20.7 trillion in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2030 and may emerge as the second-largest economy by 2038 with $34.2 trillion GDP, an EY report said. The report also said with appropriate countermeasures, India can limit adverse impact of higher US tariffs on selected exports to about…
Lucknow: Police on Sunday arrested Akash Kashyap, the prime accused in the sensational shooting of his girlfriend, a dancer, in Sadarouna area under Para police station limits.His maternal cousin Shivam Kashyap, who was present during the crime, has also been taken into custody.Police recovered an illegal pistol used in the crime, three live cartridges, one…
Lucknow: Story of Prof Rakesh Jain, visually impaired, shows how a teacher’s dedication can change lives inside and outside classroom. A former professor and head of department of English at National PG College and secretary general of the Rehabilitation Society of the Visually Impaired (RSVI), Prof Jain has woven his academic excellence into uplifting thousands…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army on Tuesday waded into the ongoing war of words between India and the US over tariffs and Russian oil, sharing an old newspaper clip detailing decades of military support from Washington to Pakistan in the run-up to the 1971 war.The Army’s Eastern Command at Kolkata posted on ‘X’ a newspaper…
Tauqeer Raza; Harjit Kaur Cracking down a day after violent protests in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, police on Sunday detained cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, who had called for a protest in support of the ‘I love Muhammad’ campaign. The clash between demonstrators and police broke out following Friday prayers in the…
Forbes has released its latest America’s Top Colleges list for 2025–2026, ranking 500 four-year institutions across the US. The methodology focuses heavily on student outcomes, return on investment (ROI), and alumni influence, moving away from reputation-driven metrics. This year, MIT reclaims the No. 1 spot, while Columbia University makes a surprising leap to No. 2,…
Aneet Padda made her big Bollywood debut this year with Ahaan Panday in Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara’. The film made the two newcomers into overnight sensations. Their powerful performances as Krish Kapoor and Vaani Batra and their soul-stirring chemistry won hearts across the nation.Even though the craze for ‘Saiyaara’ is still going strong, fans are eagerly…
Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh both wrote down that they wanted to help India in the final by scoring runs ahead of the tournament (Image via ANI) India’s thrilling five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final was already memorable for the tight finish and dominant performances. But the post-match celebrations focused on…
