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Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, has passed away Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, passed away a few days ago at 68 after battling cancer. For most people, he was the man who made cubicle life funny, who turned the pointy-haired boss into a universal symbol of corporate…
Russian companies increasingly see India as an attractive destination for setting up local production facilities. (AI image) Looking to extend ties beyond energy and oil, Russia is aiming to set up joint ventures with Indian firms in several sectors. Several Russian firms are engaged in discussions to localise manufacturing across segments such as engineering, shipbuilding,…
People protest under the slogan “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders” in front of the U.S. embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark (Picture credit: AP) Denmark has said Washington’s ambition to take control of Greenland remains unchanged, even as European Nato countries began deploying military personnel to the strategic Arctic island, a move that has drawn a sharp…
AI-generated image used for representation (Source: ChatGPT) Umar still in “qaid,” and there is no different picture for Sharjeel Imam. A long spell behind bars, even before the formal beginning of the trial, cannot simply be a “trump card” or a “gateway to bail” in cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Supreme Court…
The government is likely to retain its strong focus on public capital expenditure in the upcoming Union Budget 2026, with the capex outlay expected to rise by 10–15 per cent from the current level of Rs 11.21 lakh crore, even as private sector investment continues to remain cautious, experts said, as reported PTI.The Budget, which…
CHENNAI: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has issued a notice to TVK president Vijay asking him to appear again for an inquiry in the Karur stampede case on January 19.Vijay who appeared before the agency at its headquarters in New Delhi on Monday, returned to Chennai on Tuesday. CBI has sought his presence for another…
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday “reaffirmed its position” to not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 during a meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC). A video conference between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) was held this afternoon, the BCB said…
NEW DELHI: Delhi woke up to a chilly Tuesday morning with the mercury dipping to 3°C, as a cold wave and dense fog continued to grip the city. Air quality remained a concern, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in the “very poor” category.According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI…
Delhi-NCR experienced an unexpected early Friday rain spell NEW DELHI: A sudden spell of rain early Friday caught residents of Delhi-NCR by surprise, intensifying the ongoing cold wave even as air pollution levels remained alarmingly high at 321 AQI.Dark clouds gathered over the region in the pre-dawn hours, with several parts of Delhi receiving rain…
The average interest rate on a 30-year US mortgage edged slightly higher this week but remained close to its lowest level of 2025, offering limited relief to homebuyers amid a still-challenging housing market, according to data released by Freddie Mac.The average long-term mortgage rate rose to 6.16% this week from 6.15% last week, when it…
