From covered fly ash transport to a unified licence regime and stricter contractor norms, Railways has unveiled a series of reforms to improve logistics and project execution. Indian Railways on Tuesday announced a series of freight and logistics reforms, including the introduction of specialised covered containers for transporting fly ash and a unified all-India licence…
Urvashi Rautela meets Tom Hiddleston at Wimbledon 2026 final; internet can’t keep calm: ‘Loki forgot to remove her from timeline’ Urvashi Rautela has once again grabbed the internet’s attention after sharing a video with Tom Hiddleston at the Wimbledon 2026 final. Known for her viral encounters with global celebrities, Urvashi‘s latest meeting with the Marvel…
A 51-year-old concertgoer passed away at a Goose concert after falling from an upper-tier section at Madison Square Garden. TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Famed band Goose recently played two consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden, one of which witnessed a tragic incident. According to the latest reports, one attendee fell from a…
While Indian stock valuations have declined significantly, global investors see China as a safer bet. By Sriram Iyer April 9, 2026, 12:03:43 PM IST (Published) Global capital has preferred China to India since the start of the war in West Asia, and it seems that the fragile ceasefire isn’t going to change the direction of…
Miners at North Dakota’s Freedom Mine unearthed a remarkably complete mammoth fossil in December 2023. Image Credits: North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources It would seem that the links that one can draw between our Stone Age ancestors and us do not spring forth from the scientific world holding paintbrushes and microscopes, but instead come…
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes the future of Test cricket depends on making first-class cricket appealing enough for young players to pursue. Speaking at the Cricinfo Honours Awards 2026, Ashwin argued that the challenge of preserving red-ball cricket extends far beyond India and is an issue faced by the global game.His comments come at…
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is “fully open and ready for full passage” after Iran announced it would allow commercial vessels to transit during a temporary ceasefire.On a post on Truth Social on Friday, Donald Trump wrote, “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY…
HDB Financial Services Ltd reported its earnings for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company also declared a dividend for its shareholders. HDB Financial Services reported a 41.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in its profit after tax to Rs 751 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to Rs 531…
Quote of the day by Marie Curie (AI-generated image) Today’s quote of the day comes from Marie Curie, the physicist and chemist who remains the only person ever to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences. She wrote, “One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.”…
NEW DELHI: The big fish in Bengal lies stranded, as a surging BJP tide has left Mamata “Didi” ashore. The saffron wave didn’t just arrive, it crashed through West Bengal with force, splintering what once seemed an unshakeable bastion.The state that long stood as Didi’s fortress has delivered a staggering 206 seats to the BJP,…
