Peters on superannuation: ‘It’s not a bottom line, it’s a top line’
NZ First Leader Winston Peters has described his commitment to hold the retirement age where it is as a “top line, not a bottom line”. His comments, made in an…
Can a citizenship test really measure what it means to be a Kiwi?
New Zealanders like to think of themselves as an uncomplicated lot. So straightforward, in fact, that successful completion of a short test can determine one’s fitness to become a Kiwi.…
Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as Assam CM for second term; Massive NDA gathering marks ‘NDA 3.0 era’ in Guwahati
Assam witnessed a major political and administrative spectacle on Tuesday as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath for a second consecutive term at a grand ceremony held at the…
Uttarakhand CM offers prayers at Kamakhya Devi temple in Assam
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday offered prayers and performed ‘darshan’ at the famous Shri Kamakhya Devi Temple in Guwahati, Assam, which is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths.…
“Very unfortunate, students lose faith in system”: PhysicsWallah CEO Alakh Pandey on NEET-UG paper leak row
Following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination by the National Testing Agency, Founder & CEO of PhysicsWallah, Alakh Pandey, expressed strong concern over the paper leak controversy, saying such…
DFS launches ‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool’ of USD 1.5 billion, with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 cr amid Middle East tensions
The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, held an event chaired by the Secretary, DFS, M Nagaraju to launch the domestic insurance pool, namely ‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool’ (BMIP)…
India has 60 days of crude, 60 days of LNG and 45 days of LPG, there is no problem on supply side: Hardeep Puri
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has said that the government has handled the energy supply disruptions due to West Asia crisis by putting minimum burden…
The dos and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood
As the cost of living rises, some people are becoming more creative about where they find food. Foraging has become one option as fruit and vegetable prices increase. But in…
“Very happy with how the team played”: Axar Patel after DC’s 3-wicket win over PBKS
Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel expressed satisfaction after the team registered a three-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Monday at the…
‘Papa, no’: Trial begins for man accused of smothering daughter to death
Content warning: This story discusses graphic details of death and may upset some readers A jury has heard the harrowing account of how a South Auckland father allegedly murdered his…
ISL 2025-26: East Bengal, Punjab FC play out goalless draw
East Bengal FC and Punjab FC played out an engaging yet goalless draw in their Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 encounter at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on…
“Want an entertaining tournament with some great cricket”: ETPL co-owner Abhishek Bachchan on aspirations from league
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is one of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) co-founders and co-owners, said that he expects the league to produce entertainment and see some great…
Shaheen Afridi completes 400 international wickets, becomes first Pakistani with 100 WTC scalps
The fourth day of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh belonged to Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi after he completed 400 international wickets and etched his name deeper…
From Border fencing to rolling out Ayushman Bharat scheme: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces six key decisions
After taking oath as West Bengal Chief Minister on May 9, Suvendu Adhikari chaired his first Cabinet meeting on Monday and approved the transfer of land to the Border Security…
Somnath stands as symbol of India’s indestructible civilisational spirit: PM Modi at Somnath Amrut Mahotsav
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Somnath temple stands as a symbol of India’s indestructible civilisational spirit, rooted in culture, faith and resilience, while also reflecting the nation’s journey…
“What he said was illogical”: PDP’s Iltija Mufti criticises J-K CM Abdullah over liquor shop remarks
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Monday criticised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his remarks on liquor shops in the Union Territory, calling his statement…
PM Modi urges people to postpone gold purchase, avoid unnecessary dependence on imported goods as West Asia crisis causes supply chain disruptions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the government is making relentless efforts to ensure that impact of West Asia war crisis on citizens is kept to an absolute minimum…
CM designate Himanta Biswa Sarma names four ministers for Assam Cabinet, Ranjit Das named Speaker candidate
Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the names of four ministers slated for induction into the state Cabinet while also announcing the candidate for the post of Speaker in…
“People of Assam voted for development:” Maharashtra Dy CM Shinde congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma for his third-term win
Ahead of the high-profile swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde congratulated Assam CM-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma for securing a historic third consecutive term for the NDA,…
Shahbaz Ahmed bags highest bid of Rs 12.20 Lakh as franchises spend big at Bengal T20 League Men’s auction
The Bengal T20 League marked a major milestone with the successful conclusion of its Men’s Player Auction, as all eight franchises built their squads through strategic bidding ahead of the…
“It’s been amazing to have him around”: DC’s Assistant Coach Ian Bell hails Mitchell Starc’s impact
Delhi Capitals (DC) Assistant Coach Ian Bell praised the impact of ace seamer Mitchell Starc, highlighting the experience and quality he brings to the squad. He said Starc’s presence has…
Corbin Bosch’s 4-wicket haul goes in vain as Krunal Pandya’s 50 guides RCB to dramatic last-ball win over MI
Corbin Bosch’s superb four-wicket haul went in vain as a fluent fifty from Krunal Pandya, and a six in the final over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar sealed a dramatic final-ball victory…
Pakistan climb to second spot in ICC Women’s C’ship 2025-29 standings after 3-0 sweep over Zimbabwe
Pakistan women’s cricket team secured a crucial 3-0 ODI series clean-sweep over Zimbabwe and climbed to the second spot of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29 standings, placing them behind table…
We were 10-15 runs short, says MI skipper Suryakumar Yadav after narrow loss to RCB
Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Suryakumar Yadav felt his side fell just short by 10-15 runs in their narrow defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), pointing to crucial wicket losses at…
Mirabai Chanu ruled out of Asian Weightlifting Championships in Gandhinagar
India’s Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu will miss the upcoming Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 as she continues her recovery from a shoulder injury, dealing a blow to the host nation…