India’s passport ranking slips NEW DELHI: India has slipped to 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, remaining outside the top 100 despite a marginal improvement last year. After climbing to 124th in 2025 from 127th between 2021 and 2023, the country has once again lost ground and now offers visa-free access to just 26…
Feeling guilty about inconsistent workdays? Spiritual teacher Gaur Gopal Das offers a comforting perspective: being human means fluctuating energy and focus. True consistency isn’t about perfection daily, but about showing up sincerely with what you have. Growth stems from persevering through all kinds of days, not just the perfect ones. Embrace your humanity and trust…
NEW DELHI: CBI has arrested Amit Bapna, former chief financial officer of Reliance Capital Ltd, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the Reliance ADA Group cases.Investigation has allegedly revealed that Bapna, who served as CFO at Reliance Capital Ltd from Aug 2014 to Dec 2019, was one of the key decision-makers responsible for managing…
Meaning “lion,” Leo is a short yet powerful name recognised across the world. The lion has long symbolised courage, confidence, dignity and leadership, making Leo a timeless choice for parents seeking a bold and inspiring name. Strength comes in many forms, from resilience during difficult times to the courage to stand by one’s values. These…
With the India-UK trade pact set to take effect in 10 days, the finance ministry has notified the rules that will determine the origin of goods eligible for benefits under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).The trade pact is set to come into force on July 15. The notification issued by the Central Board…
The Centre has once again raised the price at which it will procure onions for its buffer stock, taking it to Rs 2,125 per quintal from Rs 1,875 per quintal, a 13% increase aimed at improving farmer realisations and stepping up procurement. The revised procurement price will be effective from Saturday, July 4, 2026.The latest…
Image Credit: Instagram (@hollywoodlife and @paulbensonev) After nearly two decades of calling it home, actor Katherine Heigl is ready to part with the Utah mountain estate where she and her husband, musician Josh Kelley, built their family life. The sprawling 25-acre property in Oakley, about 15 miles from Park City, has been listed for $10.6…
India has become the world’s second-largest mobile phone manufacturer and exporter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, highlighting the country’s efforts to build a complete electronics and semiconductor ecosystem.Speaking after inaugurating the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility, PM Modi said that India was now building the entire electronics value chain,…
Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday pushed back against social media claims surrounding ethanol-blended fuel, saying that the government welcomes constructive criticism but not misinformation about the biofuel programme.Referring to the recent online debate, Puri said people were free to point out shortcomings in the government’s work and assured them…
Having originated from South Asia and Central Africa, ring-necked parrots were able to adapt to living in a territory much wider than their natural habitat. Today these birds live successfully in parks, gardens, farmlands, and city areas in Europe, Australia, Middle East, and other regions of the world. Being flexible in choosing food sources, intelligent…
