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Veteran Hollywood star Robert Duvall, known for his iconic performances in The Godfather and Apocalypse Now, has died at the age of 95. His death on Sunday was confirmed by his wife, Luciana Duvall, on Monday.“Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob…

J&K LG Manoj Sinha (File photo) After a thorough security review and discussion, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Monday ordered the reopening of 14 tourist spots that were closed in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack 10 months ago.Eleven of the 14 tourists to be opened immediately are in Kashmir Valley —…

Pathum Nissanka (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Opener Pathum Nissanka turned a challenging chase into a masterclass on Monday, smashing a blistering 100 not out off 52 balls to guide Sri Lanka to an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Australia at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.The win not only secured Sri Lanka’s spot in the Super Eight…

There’s a hilarious BBC skit titled The Treaty of Westphalia (part of it’s the Complete History of Everything) which imagines the dialogues between European superpowers as they divide the continent, taking digs at each other’s fish-eating habits (pickled herring), bonding over the desire to kick German arse, figuring out how to split Luxembourg, and wondering…

NEW DELHI: Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) city’s busiest rail hub witnessed a dangerous incident when a man, reportedly intoxicated, was found sleeping on a railway track, halting Harbour Line services and delaying thousands of daily commuters.The incident, captured in a video that is now circulating widely on social media, shows the man lying…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Polished white rice may soon get a healthy makeover, as CSIR–NIIST’s designer rice aims to transform a household staple into a protein- and micronutrient-rich food while reducing its glycaemic impact.The CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIIST) is set to hold a technology transfer ceremony, “CSIR–NIIST Tech Connect: From Lab to Market,” on…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Monday announced that a delegation of Indian officials will travel to the United States next week to finalise the legal terms of an interim India-US trade agreement that is expected to be signed and implemented in March.Joint Secretary in the commerce…

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY‑U) has sanctioned 1.22 crore houses in cities nationwide. Of these, 114.59 lakh constructions have begun, 96.65 lakh homes are complete, and 94.24 lakh are already occupied—marking significant progress toward the government’s “Housing for All” goal.The urban housing mission has mobilised a total investment of Rs 8.42 lakh crore as…

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh made a stark remark against Om Birla‘s Bangladesh visit calling it a reward from the Centre for not letting the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, speak in the Lok Sabha. Om Birla will be visiting Dhaka for the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh PM-elect Tarique Rahman.Speaking to ANI, Singh…

CBSE clarifies eligibility for Class 10 two board exams policy The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an official clarification on the eligibility rules for the new Class 10 Board Examination scheme, starting from 2026. This clarification comes after several queries from students and parents seeking guidance on appearing in the second Board…