Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk SRINAGAR: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk said Thursday he feared he could be subjected to an “encounter” for speaking out against what he called atrocities in Ladakh, a year after police firing killed four protesters in Leh.Drawing a comparison with Tibet, Wangchuk said Ladakhis had chosen India because of its democracy. “Today,…
General:You will not find a minute today, Aries. Work keeps piling up, messages keep arriving. Aries’ mind may move faster than your body can keep up. The Moon puts your nerves on edge while Saturn reminds you to stay disciplined so Aries’ restless feeling is not coming from nowhere. It’s the sky telling you to…
General:This week moves like a road with a few bends, smooth in parts, irritating in parts, but leading somewhere useful. The opening days are warm and supportive. Your spouse or a close partner stands beside you, and that emotional backing gives you steadiness in other areas too. There is also a pleasant current around studies,…
India’s Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Rohit Sharma may have missed out on a deserved century in the third ODI against the West Indies, but his 92-run knock once again underlined why experience could be one of India’s biggest assets heading into the 2027 ODI World Cup.With India rocked by the early dismissals of captain Shubman…
West Indies captain Shai Hope and Gudakesh Motie celebrate (ANI Photo) The India-West Indies ODI series was a run-fest from start to finish, with the three-match contest setting a new record for the highest scoring rate in a bilateral series involving at least three ODIs.The series recorded a scoring rate of 7.43 runs per over,…
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ continues to remain a talking point after its theatrical release on September 24. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the action drama arrived with high expectations but has received mixed reactions from audiences and critics. Nani has now addressed the response to the film, saying he has followed the reactions closely and also accepted…
Mouni Roy celebrated her 41st birthday with close friends during a getaway in Goa. The actress marked the occasion with a series of photographs on Instagram. Her accompanying note centered on friendship, gratitude and the people who have remained part of her life. Mouni described the birthday as a meaningful experience. She also reflected on…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Thursday said the merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI payments should be treated the same way as plastic payments, which are not passed on to consumers and will ask the Indian Bank Association (IBA) to ensure that merchants don’t burden customers once the new regime kicks in next month. Govt is…
Five crew members, including an Indian sailor, were killed by Somali pirates aboard a fuel tanker that was hijacked months ago off the coast of Somalia.Security forces have now regained control of the vessel.According to the Puntland Maritime Police Force (PMPF), the victims also included three Pakistani nationals and one Myanmar national.“PMPF carried out a…
