Holi school holidays 2026 Several state governments have announced school holidays for Holi, with closures scheduled across northern, central and eastern India. Education departments have released state-wise calendars outlining breaks for Holika Dahan and the main festival, resulting in extended time off for students in many regions.While holiday dates differ according to local observances and…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Mumbai: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said she would look into allegations of overreach by GST authorities after businessman TV Mohandas Pai raised concerns over the arrest of Fino Payments Bank MD & CEO Rishi Gupta in a Rs 3,000 crore GST evasion case.In a post on…
NEW DELHI: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has found herself stranded in Dubai for over eight hours after missile-related disturbances in Gulf airspace led to an indefinite suspension of flights across the region.Sindhu was on her way to Birmingham to compete at the prestigious All England Open, set to begin next Tuesday, with Dubai scheduled…
One part of you wants to lounge, the other wants to conquer. That’s the Moon stirring restlessness while Saturn pokes you to get serious. You may move slowly in the morning, staring at the fan, scrolling a bit too long, then suddenly you’ll feel a surge of confidence.Use that surge well. A bold step taken…
India’s ambitious effort to restore the cheetah to its grasslands has reached another milestone. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday announced the birth of a fourth cub to South African cheetah Gamini at Kuno National Park, pushing the country’s total cheetah population to 39. The development, confirmed through intensive monitoring by field and veterinary…
Leonardo DiCaprio, the Oscar-winning star known for his intense performances, will not attend the 32nd annual Actor Awards this Sunday. His absence stems from demanding filming schedules overseas on Martin Scorsese’s latest project ‘What Happens at Night’.DiCaprio is currently in Europe shooting the ghost story adaptation where he stars alongside Jennifer Lawrence. The plot follows…
MPESB announces Forest Guard and Jail Prahari recruitment 2026 examination schedule The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal, has issued the official notification for the direct recruitment examination for Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent posts. The recruitment drive will be conducted for vacancies under the Forest Department and the…
NEW DELHI: The military strikes on Saturday put the spotlight on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for India and other Asian countries, prompting officials here to activate contingency plans to safeguard energy supplies, reports Atul Mathur.While keeping a close watch on the unfolding situation, they also have an eye on crude…
Suryakumar Yadav and Shai Hope (Image credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: The iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata is all set to host a blockbuster clash on Sunday as India take on the West Indies in what has become a virtual quarterfinal of the T20 World Cup 2026. The stakes couldn’t be higher: win this match, and…
This day has a golden glow for you, like winter sun on your face. The Moon supports your image and recognition, and Jupiter sends people who speak well of you. You’ll receive respect, appreciation, and the kind of attention that makes you sit straighter.Yet there’s a twist. Neptune’s fog can make you doubt your own…