PRAGUE (CZECH REPUBLIC): (Feb 24) After an early exit from the World Cup and an underwhelming performance at the Tata Steel Masters, world champion D Gukesh would be eyeing a turnaround when he spearheads India’s challenge in the Prague International Chess festival starting here on Wednesday. Seeded second in a young elite field, Gukesh will… Continue reading Prague Chess Festival: Gukesh eyes his first success of the year
Blog
Don’t do this yaar: Aamir Khan to Arijit Singh on singer’s decision to quit playback singing
MUMBAI: (Feb 23) In a special behind-the-scenes video released on Monday, Aamir Khan, who visited Arijit Singh’s hometown Murshidabad for the recording of “Ek Din” title track, appears shocked to know that the singer’s break from playback is permanent. In the video, Aamir and Arijit are seen chatting while casually sitting on the floor at… Continue reading Don’t do this yaar: Aamir Khan to Arijit Singh on singer’s decision to quit playback singing
Moxie Power Generation to supply 558 MW electricity to Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corp
NEW DELHI: (Feb 24) Adani Power arm Moxie Power Generation has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corp for supply of 558 MW (net) of power for a period of five years. Moxie Power operates a 1,200 MW (2X 600 MW) power plant in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, a company statement… Continue reading Moxie Power Generation to supply 558 MW electricity to Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corp
Canada moves to revoke Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship ahead of Carney’s visit to India: Report
TORONTO: (Feb 24) Ahead of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to India, the Canadian government is pushing to revoke the citizenship of a Pakistan-born businessman, Tahawwur Rana Hussain, accused of playing a key role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack. Rana, 64, is a Pakistan-born Canadian national and close associate of one of the main… Continue reading Canada moves to revoke Tahawwur Rana’s citizenship ahead of Carney’s visit to India: Report
Centre approves construction of 5,000 houses for displaced people in Manipur
IMPHAL: (Feb 24) Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has approved the construction of 5,000 houses for rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Manipur, officials said. Chouhan cleared the construction of the houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) for the IDPs affected by the ethnic violence in the northeastern… Continue reading Centre approves construction of 5,000 houses for displaced people in Manipur
Leh-bound SpiceJet plane faces engine issue; returns to national capital
NEW DELHI: (Feb 24) A Leh-bound SpiceJet aircraft returned to the national capital due to an engine issue on Tuesday morning, according to a source. There were around 150 people on board the Boeing 737 aircraft that was operating the flight SG121, the source added. When contacted, a SpiceJet spokesperson said a flight operating from… Continue reading Leh-bound SpiceJet plane faces engine issue; returns to national capital
Stones pelted, vehicles vandalised as Panipat refinery workers’ protest turns violent
CHANDIGARH: (Feb 23) Workers at a refinery in Haryana’s Panipat on Monday pelted stones at security personnel and vandalised vehicles during a demonstration in support of their various demands. When the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel deployed at the refinery asked the protesters to remain in a designated area, some of them took exception… Continue reading Stones pelted, vehicles vandalised as Panipat refinery workers’ protest turns violent
J’khand: All 7 on board air ambulance killed in crash, bodies brought to hospital for post-mortem
RANCHI: (Feb 24) All seven persons on board an air ambulance were killed after the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district, and their bodies have been brought to a hospital for post-mortem examination, officials said on Tuesday. The Beechcraft C90 air ambulance, operated by Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, was en route to Delhi… Continue reading J’khand: All 7 on board air ambulance killed in crash, bodies brought to hospital for post-mortem
Scientists discover reason high altitude protects against diabetes: Study
Washington DC [US], February 23 : Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb large amounts of glucose from the blood. This helps the body cope with thin air while also reducing… Continue reading Scientists discover reason high altitude protects against diabetes: Study
82 missing, 12 killed: BNM’s Paank highlights worsening human rights situation in Balochistan
Balochistan [Pakistan], February 23 : The human rights department of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), Paank, has released its January 2026 report alleging that the new year began with continued grave human rights violations in Balochistan. According to the report, multiple incidents of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings were recorded across various districts of Balochistan… Continue reading 82 missing, 12 killed: BNM’s Paank highlights worsening human rights situation in Balochistan