South Africa dropped in WTC rankings (Image: AP) South Africa have slipped to third place in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings following their 214-run defeat to Australia in the first Test at Durban. The result has strengthened Australia’s position at the top of the table, while New Zealand have moved into second…
NEW DELHI: Govt is all set to roll out BS-VII emission standards, aligned with Euro 7 norms, in phases, starting April 2029. The new norms will set stricter limits on harmful pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulate matter amid heightened pollution risks across Indian cities.BS-VII will start with new cars and SUVs manufactured from…
Amitabh with Shweta and Abhishek. Amitabh Bachchan has spent decades working in the film industry, often balancing demanding schedules with his responsibilities as a father. In an old interview with Lehren TV, the actor spoke about a regret from his years of raising his children, Shweta Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan: not being present for as…
General:Everything may not sparkle today, but it holds together. And for you, that counts. Income and expenses stay balanced, the day moves without major shocks, and you can work with that.Saturn, your ruler, prefers steadiness over show, and today’s pattern reflects that. Business gives average results, not poor, not outstanding. A long journey may get…
‘Saiyaara’ co-stars Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday were back to ruling the top trends, after their latest photo went viral online.The photo, along with other reels and pics from the celebrations have since gone viral. The decor was a rather intimate affair, with pastel hues and balloon arches. Besides the decor, it has been reported…
Para-badminton player Pramod Bhagat, para-archer Rakesh Kumar, para table tennis player Bhavina Patel, and others during the send-off ceremony. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry has dropped under-fire para-shooting coach Jai Prakash Nautiyal from India’s contingent for the Asian Para Games 2026, approving a 166-athlete squad for the continental event in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, amid…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Tuesday said the govt was open and keen to “hear” discussions around the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax as it was “healthy” to have the debate.The minister, however, declined to be specific on the matter as preparations for the Union Budget in Feb are already underway.The FM’s comments raised…
When Diwali cleaning starts, the shopping list for cleaners tends to grow quickly: one for the kitchen, another for the bathroom, a third for the floors. Yet one cheap box of baking soda can handle a surprising number of those jobs. It’s mildly abrasive, so it scrubs without harsh scratching, and it neutralises odours rather…
General:The day carries weight in a good way. People notice you, doors open more easily, and your presence has a bit of thunder in it.Mars, your traditional ruler, gives force, while Jupiter lends public grace. That is why honour and respect in society are strongly indicated. You may be appreciated in your neighbourhood, workplace, business…
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur who was gunned down off the Las Vegas Strip over 30 years ago.Davis, 63, was convicted in August of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon. He is the only…
