UK Pension Schemes Bill: MPs back government’s power to influence investment choices On Wednesday, Labour got backing from MPs for fresh authority to shape where private pensions put their money, a key step forward for the Pension Schemes Bill. By a margin of 276 to 155, ministers carried the decision following changes to a disputed…
Prabhsimran Singh and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings surged to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, extending their winning streak while handing the hosts a fourth straight defeat at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Despite a superb century from Quinton…
Quote of the day by Barack Obama No matter how much time goes by, some quotes still mean something. This one by Barack Obama is one of them. It seems easy to understand at first. But if you read it carefully, it makes you think about the world and the problems people face every day…
Scientists have developed a powerful new technique that acts like a “light switch” for oxytocin, often called the brain’s love hormone, allowing it to be activated with extraordinary precision. The breakthrough, led by researchers at the University of Queensland, enables scientists to release oxytocin in specific parts of the brain using light. This makes it…
Kangana Ranaut has revisited a turbulent phase from her past, alleging that she was subjected to intense personal attacks and “witch-hunting” after an ex-partner filed a case against her. Kangana claimed that the situation spiralled into a public narrative that painted her in an extreme and damaging light. Looking back at that period, the actress…
Douglas Dixon (left) had been living in the US since 2005 and had a Green Card. He was deported for failing tax payment. 61-year-old Douglas Dixon, who has been living in Florida since 2005 and had a Green Card giving him permanent residency in the US, was deported to Canada after he failed ti pay…
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies in Salzburg rail collision Early Thursday, near Salzburg, a train hit a car stuck on a level crossing; inside was Alex Manninger, once Arsenal’s goalkeeper. He did not survive, aged 48. Around eight twenty in the morning, locals heard the crash; seconds later, silence settled over the rails. The…
Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, alongside an invitation to both Israeli and Lebanese leaders to visit the White House for “meaningful talks” aimed at de-escalation after what he described as a “very long time” without direct engagement. The truce between Tel…
The Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway saw 1.55 crore vehicles in 2025-26, generating toll revenue of Rs 1,240.04 crore, marking a sharp rise from the previous fiscal.The toll collection was higher by Rs 499.41 crore compared to 2024-25, officials said, citing data from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, according to PTI.The 701-km-long access-controlled corridor passes through…
In cities across Italy, a peculiar yet amusing sight has become part of everyday urban life: elderly men standing near construction sites, hands clasped behind their backs, quietly observing the work. Known as “umarells,” these retired individuals often spend hours watching labourers, occasionally offering advice or pointing out what they believe could be done better….