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Representative image (Picture credit: AP) The United States on Friday accused China of secretly carrying out nuclear explosive tests, even as Washington and Moscow acknowledged the need to urgently begin fresh arms control talks following the expiry of the last remaining US–Russia nuclear treaty.The accusation came as US officials renewed pressure on Beijing to be…
JAMMU: A high-powered Union home ministry panel has questioned Ladakh’s top political groupings on whether inclusion under the Constitution’s Sixth Schedule would offer sufficient safeguards, signalling that New Delhi is weighing constitutional limits, fiscal costs and governance models as demands for statehood gather force in the region.During talks Wednesday in New Delhi, the committee asked…
India’s 2026 Baggage Rules: Are UAE Travellers Finally Getting a Fair Deal? India has introduced a major overhaul of its customs baggage rules for 2026, bringing changes that will significantly benefit international travellers, especially UAE residents, Indian expats (NRIs) and tourists of Indian origin flying into the country. These changes come into effect from February…
In a bid to facilitate ease of international travel and bring about hassle-free movement, the Central Government has notified the Baggage Rules, 2026, along with the New Customs Baggage (Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2026, and issued a consolidated Master Circular. The changes, announced by the Ministry of Finance, are designed to reduce paperwork, enhance transparency,…
Director Shankar’s ambitious ‘Velpari’ project has finally secured a producer after years of delays. Despite past budget overruns, a major production house is set to bankroll the three-part fantasy historical film, based on Su Venkatesan’s novel. Strict budget and schedule conditions have been imposed on Shankar, who is currently in pre-production for the epic tale…
The Trump administration has quietly expanded the scope for government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy far more mortgage bonds than previously allowed, a move aimed at lowering home loan rates but one that has revived concerns about financial risk and policy overreach.According to an internal email obtained by the Associated Press,…
In a recent interview, badminton sensation Saina Nehwal shared that her journey to stardom has been deeply influenced by her upbringing rather than just by accolades. Her parents instilled a solid foundation of belief, discipline, and the freedom to pursue her passion without the constraints of societal norms. Badminton icon Saina Nehwal spoke less about…
Sharad Kelkar believes that the very trait he is most known for—his powerful, commanding voice—can sometimes work against him. The 49-year-old actor, who has lent his voice to Prabhas in blockbuster films such as Baahubali, Adipurush and Salaar, as well as Nani’s Telugu hit Dasara, says filmmakers often hesitate to cast him as an everyday…
The closed-door meeting at the CM’s residence, which featured a traditional idli-vada-sambar spread BENGALURU: “Being the party president, I know my limits. Nowhere have I made any comments or expressed a difference of opinion with the CM,” said Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar after a much-discussed breakfast meeting with chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday.Speaking…
NEW DELHI: Uranium contamination in Delhi’s groundwater has emerged as an alarming concern. The capital is now third in the country, after Punjab and Haryana, in percentage of samples breaching the permissible limit. According to the latest Annual Ground Water Quality Report 2025 submitted by Central Ground Water Board, 13-15% of the analysed samples in…
