India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19, marking his first appearance of the 2026 athletics season.The official entry list for the prestigious one-day meet has confirmed Chopra’s participation. The Indian star…
Former Niti Aayog vice chairman Arvind Panagariya has called for reviving the government’s privatisation agenda for public sector undertakings (PSUs) and public sector banks (PSBs), arguing that disinvestment remains a key pillar of India’s economic reforms.In an interview with PTI, Panagariya also advocated the creation of an independent privatisation ministry to accelerate the government’s disinvestment…
33 Sham Nath Marg is one of the most iconic government addresses in Delhi. The bungalow here has existed for decades now. However, it may soon disappear from the city’s landscape as authorities have plans to demolish it and redevelop the property into a modern administrative complex. The address is better known in political circles…
Actor Sonu Mishra has been making headlines after publicly distancing himself from the controversial film ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’. While the project has attracted attention for its alleged references to Salman Khan‘s blackbuck case and the Lawrence Bishnoi controversy, many are now curious about Sonu himself. Interestingly, before being cast in ‘Kala Hiran’,…
While most children her age are only beginning to explore new skills, Arha achieved a feat that captured global attention. The five-year-old trained 50 chess learners and solved 30 puzzles simultaneously, earning recognition in the Noble Book of World Records. Her journey underscores how chess can nurture leadership, critical thinking, and confidence from an early…
A vast area of Antarctica that should be covered in winter sea ice is instead lying largely exposed to the ocean, alarming scientists and raising fresh concerns about the future of the frozen continent. Satellite observations show that roughly 650,000 square kilometres of sea ice, an area comparable to the size of France, has failed…
For a few precious months each year, the brightest and most photogenic region of the Milky Way rises high enough above the horizon to create one of nature’s most spectacular night-time displays. June marks the beginning of peak Milky Way season across much of the Northern Hemisphere, offering photographers their best opportunity to capture the…
NEW DELHI: An unusual scene unfolded during the fourth match of the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla on Monday when Sri Lanka A’s scoreboard already showed 10/0 before their openers had even taken guard and before the first ball of the chase was bowled.India A, powered by half-centuries from Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam, posted…
Individuals not having business or professional income enjoy greater flexibility, as they can opt between the new and old tax regimes every year. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: A choice between the old and new income tax regime is an important one – which one saves you more tax? But the answer to that…
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 2026 S-Class, introducing the S 450e plug-in hybrid (PHEV) as the flagship luxury sedan’s newest variant. Bookings for the new Mercedes-Benz S 450e have opened today, while customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The S 450e Launch Edition is priced at Rs 2.20 crore,…