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When is Diwali? Five-day school holidays confirmed covering Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj. (AI Image) Diwali, the festival of lights, is approaching, and schools across several states are preparing to close for an extended period. This year, students will enjoy a five-day break, covering major festivities including Dhanteras, Chhoti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai…
Maulana Masood Azhar (File photo) Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has announced the formation of its first-ever women’s wing, named ‘Jamaat-ul-Mominaat’, according to media reports.The announcement was made through a letter issued under the name of JeM chief and UN-designated terrorist Maulana Masood Azhar. According to the letter, recruitment for the new unit began on…
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Justice BR Gavai on Thursday said that he was “shocked” after an advocate hurled a shoe at him in Supreme Court.In his first reaction, the Chief Justice described the incident as a “forgotten chapter” and said, “My learned brother and I were very shocked with what happened on Monday;…
US President Donald Trump (AP photo) The White House on Thursday shared a photo of President Donald Trump on social media, captioning it “The Peace President,” a day before the Nobel Peace Prize announcement. The post can be seen as an indirect projection of Trump as a potential Nobel laureate.Earlier, when asked about his chances…
Punjabi singer-actor Rajvir Jawanda was put to rest today at his native village, Paon, Ludhiana. The 35-year-old artist, who lost his life due to multiple organ failure following the tragic mishap, was cremated today, and his son performed the last rites. Rajvir Jawanda’s funeral Rajvir Jawanda, who met with a bike accident on September 27…
In August, the Donald Trump administration announced 50% tariffs on US imports of Indian products. (AI image) India is set to ramp up imports of Russian crude in the coming months at a time when the US has imposed 25% additional tariffs on it for Russian oil trade. Indian refiners plan to increase Russian oil…
In an incredible leap for medical science and organ transplantation, doctors have successfully transplanted a genetically engineered pig liver into a living human for the very first time. This historic procedure could change the future of liver transplants, organ shortages, and xenotransplantation (animal-to-human organ transplants) forever.The patient, a 71-year-old man with liver cancer that couldn’t…
A private aircraft lost control while taking off from the runway in Farrukhabad and collapsed in bushes nearby NEW DEHI: A private aircraft lost control while taking off from the runway in Farrukhabad and collapsed in bushes nearby, officials said on Thursday. According to news agency ANI, the two pilots and passengers are safe.A video…
Ravichandran Ashwin (Image credit: BCCI) Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has addressed speculation about his retirement, clarifying that his decision to step away from cricket during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia was entirely personal and not forced by anyone. He also subsequently retired from the Indian Premier League in August this year.Ashwin made these…
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav blew the election bugle for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, promising a government job for at least one member in every household if voted to power.“The NDA could not provide jobs to the youth in 20 years. We will ensure…
