Star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu gave India its first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after winning the women’s 48kg title in Glasgow on Sunday.The 31-year-old lifted a Commonwealth Games record 85kg in the snatch before registering a Games record 105kg in the clean and jerk. She finished with a total lift of 190kg … Read more
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation held a one-day seminar in Lucknow on July 24 to brief exempted establishments on proposed changes under the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 2026.The seminar, coordinated by EPFO’s Lucknow Regional Office at the IIA Bhawan, brought together representatives from exempted establishments across Uttar Pradesh … Read more
Spectators celebrate after Jamshedpur FC scored during their match against Defenders FC in Ranchi on Sunday Ranchi: A heady mix of football, patriotism and culture swept through Birsa Munda Football Stadium on Sunday as Ranchi made its debut as a host city for the Durand Cup.The opening ceremony of the tournament’s 135th edition turned the … Read more
Since marrying his longtime friend Gauri Spratt earlier this month, Aamir Khan has found himself at the centre of controversy. While many criticised it, fatwa was also issued against the actor. Adding to the discussion, actor Hina Khan recently spoke about how multiple marriages are often perceived negatively by society. Speaking on the latest episode … Read more
Patna: A 20-year-old woman, who had been missing for three days, was found dead in a well at Nehusa village under Harnaut police station area in Nalanda district on Sunday.According to her family, Khushbu Kumari, daughter of Sanjay Mahato, left home on the morning of July 24 carrying her educational certificates, bank passbook and other … Read more
File photo: Romania detonates Russian drone fragments found near border with Ukraine (Picture credit: Reuters) Romania on Sunday shot down a drone that entered its airspace over the Black Sea, marking the third such interception in as many days as the Nato member accused Russia of repeatedly violating its sovereignty amid the ongoing war in … Read more
Ashadha Purnima 2026: Purnima is one of the most sacred days in Hindu religion and this is the most fortunate day. The day has its own importance in Hindu religion and holds a great religious and spiritual significance. Lord Vishnu is often worshipped on this day with immense devotion and purity. The day is considered … Read more
Unwritten social rules, not government oversight, help keep forest land sustainable Slash-and-burn farming was blamed for destroying rainforests, but a study of 18,000 forest patches found community rules can limit clearing and allow trees to return.Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research shows that unwritten social rules in small communities … Read more
Dumka: The deputy mukhiya of Hussainabad panchayat in Devipur block of Deoghar was among the 10 arrested on charges of committing robberies at houses of cyber fraud accused by posing as cyber police personnel, police said.The arrested accused were identified as gang leader Farukh Ansari, deputy mukhiya Mohammad Mubarak Ansari alias Guddu, Altaf Ansari alias … Read more
British deputy high commissioner Dr Andrew Fleming and SAI International Education Group chairperson Dr Silpi Sahoo pose with student delegates from 14 countries More than 650 student delegates from 14 countries participated in the 14th edition of the SAI Model United Nations (SAIMUN) 2026, organised by the SAI International Education Group on July 24 and … Read more