Nikhat Zareen (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: In a major shake-up for Indian boxing, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen has missed out on selection for both the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2026 Asian Games after suffering a surprise defeat in the national trials in Patiala.Nikhat, competing in the women’s 51kg category, lost 1-4 to Sakshi…
NEW DELHI: India and Canada are looking at concluding the negotiations for a free trade agreement by end of this year, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said. Goyal is in Canada for a three-day official visit, starting May 25. “Our Prime Minister has tasked us not only with completing the free trade agreement…
An amazing scientific breakthrough discovered that some natural bacteria living in the waters of a flooded uranium mine may be a new approach to dealing with radioactive pollution. As per a study, scientists found out that the microbes are capable of altering the form of the dissolved uranium in such a way that makes the…
NEW DELHI: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya on Thursday received a legal notice from Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh seeking detailed disclosures on donations received by the Ram Mandir and how those funds have been spent.The notice comes amid a political row over allegations of financial irregularities in the…
Ben Stokes (Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes has found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy after a late-night incident at a Chelsea nightclub following England’s victory over New Zealand at Lord’s.The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday after several England players went out to celebrate the Test win. While…
Life’s daily challenges test our emotional balance and patience. We cannot control external triggers, but we can change our responses. Our inner dialogue shapes our emotions and how we perceive situations. Modern psychology supports changing negative self-talk for better well-being. Practicing mindfulness and awareness helps redirect our thought processes effectively. Every day, we come across…
Rupee Record Low: The rupee continued its downward slide, opening weaker by nearly 18 paise at 96.38 against the US dollar, matching the record low seen in the previous session. The domestic currency had settled at 96.3450 on Monday after touching an all-time low of 96.3875 during the day. Pressure on the rupee remains driven…
On July 15, the panel will meet to discuss the affordability and accessibility of healthcare facilities in the public and private sectors. NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare will meet on July 16 to discuss the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) under the National Medical Commission (NMC) Act,…
The president of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, is the man of the moment as he flies around in a private jet from one stadium to other, attending FIFA World Cup games in US, Canada and Mexico. FIFA President Gianni Infantino (REUTERS) The 56-year-old executive’s net worth and earnings has been increasingly…
Prabhas Mondal, the main accused in the Baruipur rape and murder case in West Bengal, has been killed in a police encounter. KOLKATA: Prabash Mondal, the main accused in the Baruipur rape and murder case in West Bengal, has been killed in a police encounter, officials said on Wednesday.Baruipur superintendent of police said the incident…
