More than a decade after the launch of the Centre’s flagship Jan Suraksha programmes, claims amounting to nearly Rs 25,160 crore have been paid out under two major insurance schemes, with enrolments include several crores across life cover, accident insurance and pension initiatives. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marking 11 years of the Jan Suraksha schemes…
The European Union (EU) on Thursday hit Google with a fine of ₹890 million after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its search engine to pull consumers towards its own services and apps to the detriment of competitors. It was the latest major crackdown on Big…
Jeetendra compliments Hema Malini for her charm. Hema Malini, the ‘Dreamgirl’ of Bollywood, celebrated 60 years as a dazzling part of Indian Cinema. With veteran stars including Jeetendra, Shatrughan Sinha, and Rakesh Roshan present, the 77-year-old actress completed her diamond jubilee in their presence. As the clips surfaced on the internet, one particular interaction between…
We’ve all heard the saying, “Distance makes the heart grow fonder.” In some cases, it does. But for some zodiac signs, distance doesn’t grow anything except doubts, late-night overthinking, and a sudden obsession with flight prices.For them, love is about being physically present, right here, right now. Here are the zodiac signs who can’t do…
If you are active on social media, then you might have come across fun tests based on images that claim to reveal your personality within seconds. Aptly called personality tests, these images can decode your inner nature within seconds. It isn’t about a clinical diagnosis; it’s about those tiny, instinctive preferences that act like a…
Nandurbar Collector Mittali Sethi enrolled her twin sons in a government anganwadi when they turned three. When an IAS officer chooses a school for her children, the decision can easily become a subject of public discussion. For Mittali Sethi, however, the choice was less about making a statement and more about something she had seen…
Expenses try to run ahead of income today, and you’ll feel the pinch if you don’t stay alert. Saturn presses your money zone, and the Moon stirs insecurity. That combo makes you spend to feel in control, then regret it later.Keep your day simple. Avoid extra shopping stops and online browsing during breaks. If you’re…
In 1859, a single pig turned a quiet island dispute into a tense confrontation between two powerful nations. What began as a farmer’s frustration over a wandering animal on San Juan Island quickly escalated into a military standoff involving British warships, American soldiers and competing territorial claims. The disagreement was rooted in a much older…
Shubman Gill and Dhananjaya De Silva (Agency Image) India will begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Saturday, August 15, with the first match set to take place in Galle.The series comes at an important stage for India’s Test side. While Gautam Gambhir’s tenure has brought major success in white-ball cricket, including the…
Gautam Adani said land has already been identified for the proposed nuclear venture, Adani Atomic Energy. At the Adani group’s annual general meeting (AGM), chairman Gautam Adani said that there are plans to develop 10 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear power capacity by 2035. He signalled the conglomerate’s entry into the nuclear energy sector as it…
Azan Awais (Image credit: X) Pakistan’s struggle to produce a strong opening partnership in England has now lasted 16 years. They have not had a 50-plus opening stand in their last 27 Test innings in England. Their last opening partnership of 50 or more came in 2010.The same problem returned in the first Test against…
POCSO: Kerala HC delivers key ruling The Kerala High Court has held that kissing a child’s penis, when done with sexual intent, amounts to penetrative sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.The ruling came while the high court dismissed an appeal filed by a man convicted under the POCSO Act…
