In today’s top headlines, Congress firmly shut down speculation of a leadership rift in Karnataka, with party in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala confirming Siddaramaiah will continue as chief minister and dismissing buzz of tension with his deputy, DK Shivakumar. Meanwhile, external affairs minister S Jaishankar revealed that PM Modi stood firm against pressure from the US…
NEW DELHI: India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection for June stood at Rs 1.85 lakh crore, recording a 6.2% increase over the same month last year, according to data released by the finance ministry on Tuesday.The June figure, however, represents a dip compared to previous months in FY26, when GST mop-up hit a…
What can India and England expect from pitch in Edgbaston in the 2nd Test set to commence on July 2? (Image by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) As India gear up to take on England in the second Test of the five-match series at Edgbaston starting July 2, the focus is firmly on what the Birmingham surface…
CSK are eyeing Sanju Samson for the 2026 IPL season Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have expressed strong interest in acquiring Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson during the ongoing IPL 2026 trade window. The wicketkeeper-batsman, retained by RR for ₹18 crore, has emerged as one of the most sought-after Indian players, with multiple franchises reportedly approaching…
The story of Earth’s origins lies hidden in ancient stones, forged in a time of intense formation and volcanic activity. Recently, a groundbreaking discovery in northern Quebec has shed new light on the planet’s earliest days. Scientists have confirmed the presence of the oldest known rocks on Earth in a region near the village of…
Major split in US teachers unions after Supreme Court backs parental rights on LGBTQ lessons. (Getty Images) In a rare and public divide, the two largest teachers unions in the US—representing nearly 5 million educators combined—have taken opposing stances on a major Supreme Court decision involving parental rights and LGBTQ-themed content in public school curricula….
Vikrant Massey and his wife chose not to specify a religion on their son Vardaan’s birth certificate, emphasizing individual choice and inclusivity. Massey, who embraces multiple faiths, believes religion is a personal way of life, not a fixed identity. He aims to raise his son free of religious bias, fostering empathy and equality. Vikrant Massey…
Optical illusion personality tests are visual puzzles or tricky artworks, and hence they are called so. These are psychology-based images and so, they can reveal hidden aspects of a person’s character based on what they see first. These images are cleverly designed to contain multiple elements, and what you notice at a glance can offer…
NEW DELHI: A wave of sudden cardiac deaths in Karnataka, especially among young people, has jolted the state government into action, with chief minister Siddaramaiah announcing a 10-day deadline for an expert panel to submit its findings. In the past month alone, at least 20 people in Hassan district have reportedly died of heart attacks,…
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. In a move aimed at accelerating India’s innovation journey, the Union cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme on Tuesday, with a total outlay of Rs 1 lakh crore.Announcing the decision, Union I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said…
