Sunita Williams in Delhi: Nasa astronaut calls being in India ‘homecoming’; shares life lessons from ISS | India News

Retd astronaut Sunita Williams at the US Embassy in New Delhi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Calling her visit to India a homecoming, Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams on Tuesday said India held personal importance for her as it was the country where her father was born.Speaking at an interactive session at the American Center in…

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Republic Day 2026 fancy dress competition ideas for parents and kids

Republic Day isn’t just about vibrant parades; it’s a chance to inspire through innovative fancy dress that delves into the heart of our nation. By embracing themes like the Constitution’s influence in everyday life, commemorating heroic figures long overlooked, and highlighting the beautiful tapestry of India’s diversity, these costumes become meaningful expressions of our heritage….

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Rohit Sharma’s captaincy record that stood tall for two years — until it was finally broken | Cricket News

The memories of January 15, 2023, remain deeply etched into the fabric of Thiruvananthapuram’s Greenfield International Stadium. Long after the floodlights dimmed and the crowd dispersed, the echoes of thunderous sixes, crisp boundaries and deafening cheers seemed to linger in the humid Kerala air. For everyone present that night — fans, players, officials — it…

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‘Prefer rule of law to brutality’: On Trump’s 200% tariff, France’s Macron says won’t give in to bullies

French president Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said Europe would not be intimidated or “give in to bullies,” delivering his strongest rebuke yet of US president Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs if Europe blocks a US takeover of Greenland.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Macron said France and Europe would not “passively…

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India asks dependents of Bangladesh Mission & Post officials to return home, cites security situation: Report | India News

NEW DELHI: India has reportedly asked dependents of Mission & Post officials in Bangladesh to return home as a precautionary step, according to ANI sources. However, they added that the the Indian Mission and all Posts continue to remain open and fully operational.Ties between New Delhi and Dhaka have remained strained since the interim government…

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Diesel locomotives being phased out? Indian Railways pushes for engines run on alternative fuels like hydrogen; check details

India is stepping up the adoption of battery and alternative fuel-powered train engines as it moves to phase out diesel locomotives on short and medium-distance routes, following the near-complete electrification of its rail network.With just 405 route kilometres (rkm) left to be electrified out of a total 70,117 rkm, officials said the focus of the…

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NTA postpones NIFTEE 2026 Stage 1 application correction window: Check revised dates and official notice here

NIFTEE application form 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct NIFTEE 2026 Stage 1 on February 8, 2026 (Sunday) for admissions to the Academic Session 2026–27. The entrance examination will be held at multiple centres across India in both Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Paper-Based Test (PBT) modes.As per official information, the Stage 1 test…

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Farmers in Himachal are using ice in their apple orchards: Know the reason behind and what’s happening |

The rolling hills of Himachal Pradesh’s apple belt are typically shrouded in a delicate morning mist during winter, a signal that the season’s chill is settling in. For generations, this cold has served as nature’s guarantee: apples will grow crisp, plentiful, and affordable in the months ahead. But this year, the familiar snow-laden landscape has…

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