Kolkata: The Indian men’s hockey team will kick off their World Cup on Aug 15 against Wales before taking on England two days later on Aug 17. They play their final Group D game against Pakistan on Aug 19, according to the schedule that was published by the FIH on Wednesday. Pakistan have qualified for…
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is expected to extend about $10 billion in financing to Pakistan over the next five years, according to a media report on Thursday. The Manila-based bank said the facility was part of its 2026-30 Country Partnership Strategy (CPS2026-30) launched on Wednesday.According to a report in the Dawn newspaper, the…
Gig workers have called for a temporary nationwide strike on Saturday, asking app-based drivers and delivery workers to cease services from 12 pm to 5 pm to protest against rising fuel prices and low payment rates.The Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU) has appealed to workers to join the shutdown, arguing that increasing petrol…
India’s Varun Chakravarthy and teammates (ANI Photo) India spinner Varun Chakravarthy has revealed a deeply troubling chapter from his career, speaking about the intense backlash and abuse he faced after testing positive for COVID-19 during the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League.Chakravarthy was among the first players to return a positive test ahead of…
Actor Ranbir Kapoor was spotted taking a break from his packed shooting schedule for ‘Ramayana: Part 2’, to spend quality time with wife Alia Bhatt and their daughter Raha Kapoor.The family of three was spotted at the Mumbai airport on Tuesday morning, where Bhatt was seen being protective of her young daughter amid the flashing…
CBSE R3 Language Mandate For Class 9 Faces Criticism From Parents, Schools And Students NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) new three-language mandate for Class 9 has triggered mounting criticism from parents, students, educators and school bodies across India, with many calling the move rushed, impractical and disconnected from classroom realities.The policy,…
Music composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal has landed in a legal controversy after social worker Vignyan Mane filed a case against him in Sangli, Maharashtra, alleging cheating and invoking the Atrocities Act. However, Muchhal’s legal representative has strongly denied the claims, calling them a pressure tactic. Lawyer dismisses allegations Speaking to NDTV, advocate Shreyansh Mithare…
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation invites applications for 172 Sahayak Fireman posts with physical selection criteria details Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has announced recruitment for 172 Assistant Fireman posts under its fire services department, opening a pathway for candidates seeking municipal government employment in Gujarat. The notification outlines a structured selection process combining physical efficiency tests and educational…
Haryana School Education Board Chairman Shankar Lal Dhoopar inspects the under-construction Atal Multipurpose Auditorium and reviews administrative functioning during a visit to the board headquarters in Bhiwani. Haryana School Education Board Chairman Shankar Lal Dhoopar inspected the under-construction Atal Multipurpose Auditorium at the board headquarters in Bhiwani and reviewed the functioning of various branches along…
As the holy month of Ramadan progresses, schools and colleges across India are preparing for one of the most significant religious observances in the Islamic calendar. Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival that marks the conclusion of a month-long fast, is expected to bring a nationwide school holiday around March 20 or March 21, 2026, depending on the…