4 min readLudhianaFeb 16, 2026 06:35 PM IST First published on: Feb 16, 2026 at 06:35 PM IST Former Punjab BJP vice-president Arvind Khanna’s “homecoming” to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Sunday has sparked surprise, coming at a time when his former party has consistently outperformed the SAD in Sangrur in recent elections. The…
A passenger train was derailed early Monday morning after being struck by an avalanche near the Swiss village of Goppenstein in the canton of Valais, southwest Switzerland. Police said the incident likely resulted in injuries, though the full extent remains unclear as rescue operations continue.The derailment occurred at around 7:00 AM local time. Authorities in…
When: Australia vs Sri Lanka, 30th Match, Group B, February 16, 7 PM IST Where: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Probable XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Tim David, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Matt Kuhnemann Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara/Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (wk),…
Gold prices eased by Rs 589 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams in the futures trade on Monday, tracking weakness in international markets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery fell Rs 589, or 0.38 per cent, to Rs 1,55,306 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 7,695 lots.In global…
4 min readGuwahatiFeb 16, 2026 06:12 PM IST First published on: Feb 16, 2026 at 06:09 PM IST Dramatic scenes played out at former state Congress president Bhupen Borah’s Guwahati residence after he submitted his resignation from the party, with senior leaders from the state unit and the All India Congress Committee rushing there and…
Rinku Singh–Priya Saroj love story Rinku Singh, Team India’s ace cricketer, is stealing the show off-field too. His romance with Priya Saroj is pure Bollywood – think love at first sight, family drama, postponed weddings. After a few years of knowing each other, the couple got engaged on June 8, 2025, and they are set…
Do you support Government in increasing FDI in Financial Sector? As per reports, the government of India is planning to increase FDI in the financial sector. India boasts of UPI, but the top two UPI apps in India – PhonePe and Google Pay are owned by US companies. Do you support the government in increasing…
India’s Hardik Pandya and teammates celebrate (ANI Photo) Pakistan’s crushing 61-run defeat to arch-rivals India in the T20 World Cup has largely been framed around their shortcomings, especially after they were bowled out for just 114. Much of the discussion has centred on Pakistan’s lack of intensity and inability to match the defending champions, particularly…
Shipments of Russian oil to China are projected at about 2.07 million barrels per day for February delivery. (AI image) Even as US President Donald Trump wants the world to stop buying crude oil from Russia, China’s purchases of Russian crude are set to hit a new record in February. China’s procurement of Russian crude…
The ongoing Magh Mela in Prayagraj seems to have turned into a political battlefield as parties trade barbs over Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the “Shankaracharya” or chief of the Jyotirmath in Uttarakhand, who has been on a sit-in protest after the Uttar Pradesh Police allegedly prevented him from taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam…