The world has finally welcomed the New Year 2026, which means big celebrations, packed homes, and tables overflowing with food. New Year’s leftovers can be a health hazard if not handled correctly. Dr. Samuel Choudhury warns that improper storage led to a tragic incident where three people died from food poisoning. The world has finally…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India and New Zealand will square off in an eight-match limited-overs series starting January 11, featuring three One-Day Internationals and five Twenty20 Internationals. The tour will run through January 31.The series assumes added significance, coming at a time when several senior players are set to return…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended New Year greetings to the nation, praying “for peace, good health and happiness in society” as India welcomed the year 2026.Sharing a post on X, the PM posted, “Wishing everyone a wonderful 2026! May the year ahead bring good health and prosperity, with success in your…
NEW DELHI: Getting into the Yuletide spirit could prove expensive for an Air India pilot who was to operate a Vancouver-Delhi (via Vienna) flight on Dec 23, 2025. A staffer at Vancouver duty free either saw him inadvertently sipping wine being offered at this festive time or found him smelling of liquor while he was…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: According to Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, the top buy calls for today are: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty, and…
OPSC Mains admit card 2025 expected soon (Image credit: Freepik) The Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) has confirmed that the Odisha Civil Services (OCS) Main Examination 2025 will be held on January 31, 2026. This examination is the second stage of the OPSC OCS selection process. It is held only for candidates who have cleared…
Winter headaches show up more often when the temperature drops and the air turns sharp enough to sting the cheeks. Cold days tighten blood vessels before anyone even notices, and long heating indoors pulls moisture out of the air until breathing feels dry and scratchy. Many people wonder why headaches feel heavier once coats and…
NEW DELHI: CJI Surya Kant has devised four categories of cases to prioritise listing and hearing of petitions filed by socially, physically, and financially disadvantaged people. The new categories of cases relate to those filed by disabled people and acid attack survivors, by senior citizens above 80 years, persons who are below poverty line and…
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi (AP Photo/Andy Wong) NEW DELHI: India has rejected China’s claim of mediation in its conflict with Pakistan, reiterating its stand that the military action was paused following a request from the Pakistani DGMO to his Indian counterpart. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi claimed on Tuesday that the crisis involving India…
India new labour code (Image for representation) NEW DELHI: A month after notifying the four new labour codes, Centre on Wednesday released draft rules for their implementation, which lay out how minimum wages will be calculated, fix weekly working hours, set procedures to recognise and verify trade union membership, and provide for the composition of…