More than 1.18 lakh Central Government employees and eligible retirees have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) since its rollout, the government informed Parliament on Monday.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the total number of UPS subscribers stood at 1,18,195 as of July 19, 2026. This…
File Pic: Gary Kirsten and Gautam Gambhir (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: India may be staring at the possibility of another setback in their World Test Championship campaign and that has increased the antagonism that cricket fans in India have towards head coach Gautam Gambhir. However, on Thursday, Gambhir found support from an old ally. Sri Lanka…
The desert doesn’t usually give things back easily. Wind scrapes away at the surface, heat bends the horizon, and whatever once stood there tends to stay buried for good. Yet in the dry hills of Peru, something unexpected has surfaced. Discovered in 2025, the site known as Peñico is already shifting conversations about early civilisations…
‘Haiwaan’ actor Saif Ali Khan stabbing case reaches key stage as court frames charges against accused more than a year after attack, trial likey to begin soon – Report More than a year after Saif Ali Khan was attacked inside his Bandra residence, the case has reached another significant stage. A Sessions Court has reportedly…
Shanaya Kapoor and Tiger Shroff are set to star in a zombie comedy backed by Firoz Nadiadwala and directed by Ahmed Khan. The film will go on floors by end-2025. It marks Tiger’s shift from action to comedy. Meanwhile, he also has Lag Jaa Gale, while Welcome To The Jungle releases in 2026. Producer Firoz…
Although many people believe that their plastic waste is managed effectively and properly through recycling, a good amount of exported plastic waste goes to nations that lack proper waste management facilities. Sometimes, plastic, which is considered recyclable, is burnt openly, thereby emitting dangerous gases and particulate matter into the atmosphere. Recycling of plastics, exportation of…
In 1859, a single pig turned a quiet island dispute into a tense confrontation between two powerful nations. What began as a farmer’s frustration over a wandering animal on San Juan Island quickly escalated into a military standoff involving British warships, American soldiers and competing territorial claims. The disagreement was rooted in a much older…
MUMBAI: After months of resilience, there are early signs of investing fatigue among retail mutual fund investors. In May, as the stock market showed extreme volatility—thanks to the war in West Asia—net inflows into equity funds fell to the lowest level in more than a year at, Rs 22,908 crore. On a month-on-month basis, this…
‘Katrina scolded everyone’: When Vicky Kaushal recalled how her sisters stole his shoes during their wedding ‘joota chupai’ ritual and left him stranded before their sunset wedding photos Vicky Kaushal once shared a hilarious anecdote from his wedding to Katrina Kaif, revealing how the traditional ‘joota chupai’ ritual nearly left him in a tricky situation….
Sykkuno went viral after a fake “sorry not sorry” Instagram screenshot spread online, leading many to believe he had responded to serious allegations. The post was later proven fabricated, but the damage was done as fans reacted strongly. With no official statement from him, speculation continues to grow, highlighting how quickly misinformation spreads when audiences…