Kemi Badenoch has repeatedly refused to say whether she admires Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Speaking to Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby, the Tory leader said she did not “understand the question” when asked if she held her rival in high regard. Politics latest: Education secretary won’t say if Jewish students are safe on…
NEW DELHI: An encounter broke out between the terrorists and Jammu & Kashmir police team on Tuesday in Rajouri district, a senior police officer said.“Exchange of fire took place between terrorists and the SOG (Special Operations Group) team in Beeranthub area, Police Station Kandi, Rajouri. Joint parties of the Police, Army and CRPF have rushed…
UK steel manufacturers are to be hit by another round of tariffs, even higher and more impactful than those levied by the US, representing “an existential threat” to the industry. The European Union (EU) is hiking the tax on steel it imports, with the tariff to be 50%, double the 25% currently levied by the…
Data from the World Gold Council revealed that global central banks made net additions of 15 tonnes to their gold reserves in August. (AI image) Gold prices are hitting new lifetime highs every week, but the rally is not deterring central banks around the world from stacking up gold to diversify foreign exchange reserves away…
Trump administration moves high school career programs to labour department The Trump administration has moved career and technical education programs from the U.S. Education Department to the Labor Department. The change shifts day-to-day control of more than $1 billion in funding for high school and community college programs. Officials say the goal is to better…
Heather Knight’s unbeaten 79 from 111 balls helped England claim a second consecutive win in the ICC Women’s World Cup on Tuesday (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Former captain Heather Knight showcased her trademark resilience with a composed half-century as England overcame a stern challenge from Bangladesh to seal a four-wicket victory in the ICC Women’s World…
NEW DELHI: The Punjab government has launched an ambitious ‘Roshan Punjab’ mission aimed at ensuring round-the-clock affordable electricity across the state within a year.Chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative would put an end to power cuts and provide uninterrupted supply to homes, farms and industries. “No factory in Punjab will have to pause…
India is projected to witness a 9 per cent salary increase in 2026, reflecting sustained economic resilience driven by stable consumption, investments, and supportive policy measures, according to Aon’s Annual Salary Increase and Turnover Survey 2025–26 India, released on Tuesday.The anticipated rise marks a marginal uptick from the 8.9 per cent hike recorded in 2025,…
Darjeeling schools and colleges closed from October 8 to 10 amid floods and landslides All educational institutions in Darjeeling have been ordered to remain closed from October 8 to October 10, 2025, following severe rainfall and landslides that have caused widespread damage and disrupted connectivity across the region. The decision, issued by the city’s Education…
Mumbai: Hailing Kagiso Rabada, South African captain Temba Bavuma said he feels “super privileged” to have the country’s leading fast bowler in the team, adding that “KG will definitely go down as one of the greats of the game.”“As a captain, I am super, super privileged to be able to call upon him. He takes…
