India’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have learned their group-stage opponents for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup, with both sides placed in Pool D of their respective categories for the tournament to be co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium later this year.The Indian men’s team has been grouped with Pakistan, England and Wales. The…
Xi Jinping and Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump’s request to postpone his planned summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has cast a shadow over bilateral engagement that had remained stable since their last meeting in October, though analysts believe the delay is unlikely to trigger a major rupture in ties,…
File photo (Picture credit: AFP) BRASILIA: Brazilian leaders unveiled a new national climate plan Monday that prioritises enhanced forest protections as a key strategy in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.The Latin American giant hasn’t updated its main program to mitigate climate change since 2008, and the new plan looks forward to 2035, when Brazil is expected…
England’s Ollie Pope bats on day two of the first Ashes cricket test match between Australia and England in Perth. (AP) England batter Ollie Pope has responded to criticism following his side’s Ashes defeat in Australia, saying the perception that the team “weren’t fussed” is not accurate, while accepting why that view took hold among…
India’s mutual fund industry assets under management (AUM) rose to Rs 82.03 lakh crore in February 2026, registering a 27.1 per cent increase from Rs 64.53 lakh crore a year earlier, according to data released by Franklin Templeton report.The growth was driven largely by sustained inflows into equity-oriented schemes and continued expansion in systematic investment…
Anjeer, also referred to as figs, is one of the most popular dry fruits due to its natural sweetness and health benefits. Whether you consume it as a snack or add it to any dessert dish, high-quality anjeer is sure to add value to the taste and nutritional value. However, not all the anjeer available…
A good workout usually leaves the body tired but settled. Breathing slows, muscles relax, and the mind feels clearer. But when exercise starts to overstimulate the nervous system, the opposite happens. There is a restless energy that lingers. Sleep becomes harder. The body feels “on edge” even hours later. This happens because intense or prolonged…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Bhopal has arrested Kishan Modi, director of Jayshri Gayatri Food Products Private Limited, in connection with an alleged dairy export fraud. According to the agency, the company exported dairy products using fake laboratory test reports and earned foreign exchange worth ₹20.59 crore. After arrest, Modi was produced before a special…
Archaeologists are used to slow, careful discoveries. Most digs reveal fragments. At a lakeside site in Germany, researchers digging into a low hill came across something far more organised than expected. It was not just scattered remains.The evidence suggests that Neanderthals may have been running what experts now describe as “fat processing sites” as far…
The Congress has signalled to the DMK that it could explore options beyond the alliance, even invoking the possibility of actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Across the aisle, the All India N R Congress has sent a similar message to its partner BJP. In a small Union Territory where coalitions are often decisive, both…