Booking train tickets in India is no less than running a marathon! Scenes are more competitive during the holidays and festival seasons. Whether you’re planning a Vande Bharat getaway, a Himalayan escape, or a coastal holiday, it is important to understand the latest Indian Railways reservation rules, which can significantly improve your chances of securing…
Centre directs states, UTs to follow correct script, diction for National Anthem, song NEW DELHI: The Centre has directed all states and Union territory administrations to strictly follow the “correct script and diction” while singing or playing the national song and national anthem. In a letter sent to all state chief secretaries and UT administrators…
Brazil star Vinicius Jr has broken his silence following the heartbreaking exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sharing an emotional message with supporters after their Round of 16 defeat to Norway. The five-time world champions saw their World Cup campaign come to an end after a narrow 2-1 loss to Norway, leaving Vinicius devastated…
Arthur Fery of Britain (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) British wildcard Arthur Fery’s remarkable Wimbledon journey came to an end in the men’s singles semifinals on Friday after a 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-4 defeat to French Open champion Alexander Zverev. While the 23-year-old fell short of reaching the final, his breakthrough run at the All England Club…
NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) has issued fresh directions to all state governments, Union Territory administrations and central ministries, reiterating the rules governing the singing and playing of the National Anthem and the National Song and asking authorities to ensure strict compliance.In a communication dated July 9, the MHA enclosed the…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Portugal have appointed experienced coach Jorge Jesus as their new national team manager after their disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Spain in the Round of 16. The 71-year-old replaces Roberto Martinez, who parted ways with the Portuguese Football Federation just two days…
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has clarified that phone calls originating from the 1600 and 140 number series cannot be tagged, filtered or blocked by third-party apps, except where blocking is carried out through the regulator’s Do Not Disturb (DND) registry for eligible promotional calls.According to a PTI report, the regulator has issued…
NEW DELHI: Two women corporators of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), one each from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), were disqualified on Friday after separate district verification committees declared their caste validity certificates invalid.The action, announced by Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde during the civic body’s general meeting, takes…
Sachin Tendulkar (Screengrabs) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar was among the star attractions at Wimbledon on Friday as he attended the men’s singles semifinals at the All England Club. During the live broadcast, the former India batter was seen enjoying the action on the court, with one commentator describing him as “perhaps the greatest batsman of…
For decades, discussions about a war over Taiwan have centred on one dramatic image: thousands of Chinese troops crossing the Taiwan Strait, storming beaches under heavy fire while missiles rain down from the sky.Increasingly, military analysts believe Beijing may prefer a different opening move.Rather than launching the largest amphibious assault since the Second World War,…