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…
NEW DELHI: 18 people were killed on Tuesday after a massive landslide struck a private bus near Balughat (Bhallu Bridge) in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district, officials told news agency PTI. The bus, carrying 30-35 passengers was travelling from Marotan to Ghumarwin in Punjab when the incident occurred along the Pathankot–Mandi national highway near the CSIR…
Nithin Kamath (File photo) Nithin Kamath, co-founder and CEO of Zerodha, talked about the persisting the gap between Indian households’ gold wealth and the equity funding needs of Indian businesses. According to World Gold Council data, Indian households hold gold worth approximately $3 trillion, much of which remains idle in storage, offering minimal contribution to…
H-1B holder shares US struggles: What Indians should know before moving back home A recent Reddit post by an H-1B visa holder went viral, capturing the anxieties many Indians face while living in the US. The writer, despite having an approved I-140, described feeling stuck and constantly worrying about visa renewals, career uncertainty, and personal…
Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav have been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for September (Images via ANI) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the nominees for the Men’s Player of the Month award for September, with two Indian stars making the three-player shortlist. India’s explosive opener Abhishek Sharma and…
PM Modi marks 25 years of public service. On this day twenty-five years ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath as the chief minister of Gujarat — a moment that would shape not just his political journey but also the trajectory of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Under his leadership, the BJP has grown exponentially, expanding…
