NSO Survey: Healthcare access improves, out-of-pocket expenditure declines across India
The 80th round of the National Statistical Office (NSO) survey on household social consumption related to health highlights significant progress in India’s healthcare system, reflecting improved access, affordability, and utilisation…
DU halts St Stephen’s appointments over recruitment norm violations
The Executive Council (EC) of the University of Delhi has taken serious note of alleged violations in the shortlisting criteria adopted by St Stephen’s College during the direct recruitment process…
“LDF is most unpopular ever”: Bindu Krishna confident of UDF sweep as exit polls favor opposition
Following the release of exit polls suggesting a significant shift in Keralam’s political landscape, senior Congress leader Bindu Krishna has declared that the “pulse of the people” is firmly with…
PM Modi announces ex-gratia for Dhar accident victims, expresses grief over loss of lives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the recent road accident in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. In a statement on X, the Prime…
‘She’s been crying for days’: Couple denied family support as parents’ visas are rejected
Sahar Haider and Nader Ayyed are parents of a newborn son, nearly two weeks old, and a toddler, aged 2. Like most couples with newborns, they were hoping to rely…
Disgraced immigration adviser Qian Yu faces a further $25k in fines
A disgraced immigration adviser has been fined a further $25,000 for fabricating an official immigration letter, lying to clients and failing to file visa applications. By Gill Bonnett of RNZ…
US to issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture
The State Department said that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative US passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be…
Financial details, IDs leaked in Lower Hutt council cyber attack
A cyber attack on the Hutt City Council has exposed the identity and financial information of hundreds of people to hackers. The council has confirmed the phishing attack compromised the…
Winston Peters favours rail over cutting restrictions for heavy vehicles
New Zealand First leader and Rail Minister Winston Peters has hinted he won’t support a law change letting trucks carry more weight during the fuel crisis.He was adamant: “It’s a…
NZ’s petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks all up
New Zealand’s in-country fuel reserves have surged to some of their highest levels since the Middle East crisis began, but the pipeline of fuel on the water is thinning.The country’s…
EAM Jaishankar meets UNGA President Baerbock in New Delhi; discusses UN reforms, global challenges
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Annalena Baerbock, President of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in the national capital and held discussions on key…
‘Do not consider the war over’: Iran Army spokesman Amir Akraminia
Iran’s Army has asserted that the conflict in West Asia is “still considered a war” despite a ceasefire agreement with the United States, claiming full operational control over the strategically…
Rain, gusty winds bring “April Cool” to scorching Delhi
After nearly a week of punishing heat that saw the mercury flirt with the 44°C mark, residents of the national capital finally breathed a sigh of relief this morning. Rain…
Battle for Bengal: Mega phase 2 kicks off across TMC strongholds
After a record-shattering turnout in the first phase, West Bengal enters its second and final phase of polling today. This round is widely seen as the “litmus test” for the…
ISL: East Bengal cruise past Odisha FC
East Bengal FC strengthened their push towards the top half of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 table with a commanding 3-0 victory over Odisha FC at the PJN Stadium…
Manu Bhaker completes decade in shooting career; reflects on ups and downs
Two-time Olympic medallist and shooter, Manu Bhaker, marked a decade in her shooting career today. Taking to social media, she reflected on her journey and the ups and downs she…
“Red-letter day for entire North-East”: Devajit Saikia hails inauguration of BCCI Indoor Cricket Academies
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia hailed the inauguration of six state-of-the-art Indoor Cricket Academies across North-East India as a “red-letter day” for the…
MI pacer Ashwani speaks on bowling with new ball, working with Malinga ahead of SRH clash
Ahead of his side’s Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mumbai Indians pacer Ashwani Kumar spoke on being ready if given a chance to bowl with the…
Manchester City defender John Stones to leave club at season’s end
Manchester City defender John Stones is set to leave the club at the end of the season, bringing to a close a highly successful decade for the club. Stones announced…
“Loss teaches us”: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer on PBKS’s first 2026 setback
Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer acknowledged that PBKS’s first loss of the Indian Premier League 2026 is a learning experience. He pointed out that the team has performed well…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should play 2027 ODI WC: Shikhar Dhawan
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan backed India’s batting heavyweight Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Dhawan believes that Sharma and Kohli both are experienced, and…
“Just keeping my mind nice and clear”: Ferreira after guiding RR to 6-wicket win over PBKS with unbeaten 52
Rajasthan Royals (RR) all-rounder Donovan Ferreira expressed delight after he guided his team to a convincing six-wicket victory over table-toppers Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026…
Butterfly UTT Season 7 Auction: UP unite Manav Thakkar, Yangzi Liu as Diya Chitale tops Indian charts for second straight year
UP Prometheans made full use of their purse, bringing together India’s Manav Thakkar–one of the world’s leading doubles players–and two-time league MVP Yangzi Liu in a standout combination at the…
“Audiences are embracing powerful, female-led narratives”: Rani Mukerji celebrates ‘Mardaani 3’ success journey
Actor Rani Mukerji is reflecting on the success of her latest outing, Mardaani 3, which has completed 30 days on Netflix, marking another milestone in its post-theatrical run. Speaking on…
“Advantage, disadvantage dono hota hai..”: Divyenndu on Munna Bhaiya’s popularity
Who can forget the iconic Munna Bhaiya from the crime thriller series ‘Mirzapur’, a character that not only became a fan favourite but also turned into a breakthrough performance for…