Lucknow: With law enforcement agencies registering considerable success in foiling big terror attacks in the past 12-13 years, the ISI-backed terror groups have altered their strategy in Uttar Pradesh. According to intelligence sources, these outfits are now eyeing low-intensity targets, which may generate ‘high sound’. These are individuals who might not be in the limelight…
Panaji: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand responded to the death of Daniel Naroditsky by assuring action over “unfounded allegations” made by Vladimir Kramnik without significant evidence.Former world champion Kramnik, who won the title from Garry Kasparov in 2000 and then lost it to Anand in 2008, has been the most prolific cheat proclaimer in recent…
Heartburn is something almost everyone experiences at some point. For many, it is an occasional discomfort after a heavy meal, late-night snacking or a highly stressful day. To some, heartburn becomes a regular companion, and this may signal gastroesophageal reflux disease, because GERD affects the same area as esophageal cancer, it is a natural concern,…
Emraan Hashmi’s cameo as an intimacy coach in Aryan Khan’s “Ba***ds of Bollywood” went viral, much to his son Ayaan’s embarrassment at school. Hashmi revealed the scene was a last-minute change, with SRK approving the concept. The cameo’s unexpected popularity was confirmed by a call from Netflix’s head, highlighting its massive impact. Emraan Hashmi’s special…
NEW DELHI: The economy enters the second half of FY26 on a stable footing, anchored by well-contained inflation, resilient domestic demand and supportive policy dynamics, even as global uncertainties warrant continued vigilance, a finance ministry report said on Thursday.The monthly report for Oct also cautioned that global uncertainties – including shifting trade policies, geopolitical frictions,…
South Africa’s Simon Harmer with teammates celebrates after the wicket of Rishabh Pant (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) South Africa are on the brink of a landmark Test series triumph in India after their 30-run win in the opening Test of the two-match contest. A draw in the upcoming second Test in Guwahati would be enough for…
NEW DELHI: Sarfaraz Khan’s continued absence from the Indian Test team has led to questions from several former players. The Mumbai batter has not played a Test since November 2024. Meanwhile, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra said Sarfaraz has been affected by a perception issue. Sarfaraz has played six Tests so far, scoring 371 runs…
NEW DELHI: Income tax refunds have declined 16% so far this year as authorities have built filters for payments above a specified threshold to guard against frauds.Latest data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Monday showed that between April and Oct 12, gross direct tax collections were 2.4% higher at Rs 13.9…
DEHRADUN: A high-magnitude flash flood damaged multiple buildings, altered river paths, and left behind a 20-hectare debris field in Uttarkashi’s Dharali and Harsil villages on Aug 5, satellite images released by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Thursday revealed. The National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), a wing of Isro, used imagery from the Cartosat-2S…
PM Modi addressing the event (ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that ensuring the “ease of justice” is essential for achieving both ease of living and ease of doing business, emphasising that justice must be accessible to every citizen, irrespective of social or financial background.Speaking at the national conference on strengthening…
