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RJ Mahvash and Preity Zinta (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings will be eager to give their all in a high-stakes clash for a top-two finish when they meet in their final league-stage fixture of the Indian Premier League here on Monday. With Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, MI, and PBKS…

National Investigation Agency NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a CRPF personnel, Moti Ram Jat, for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan intelligence officers, officials said on Monday.According to the agency, Moti Ram had been involved in espionage activities since 2023, sharing classified national security details with Pakistani handlers. The NIA also…

The sudden surge in COVID-19 cases, especially with the discovery of the JN. 1 variant, has naturally been a cause for concern in the population. As a doctor, I want to reassure you that there is no need for widespread panic, although vigilance is never a bad thing.We are much better prepared today than when…

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force on Monday shared a commemorative video marking the anniversary of ‘Operation Safed Sagar’, its 1999 air campaign during the Kargil War against Pakistan.Operation Safed Sagar was the IAF’s codename for its air operations conducted in support of the Indian Army’s Operation Vijay, which was launched to evict Pakistani troops…

Gold price prediction: The focus for the week will be on Governor Powell and other Fed members’ speeches. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold rates have been fluctuating on the back of rapidly changing geopolitical situations, Donald Trump’s tariff moves and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.Gold is a safe haven investment in times of uncertainty,…

Experts say that the market outlook remains positive, with broader market participation anticipated due to supportive macro factors and earnings momentum. (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While Nifty50 went above 25,000, BSE Sensex gained over 500 points. At 9:19 AM, Nifty50…

Shreyas Iyer (IPL Photo) Punjab Kings face mighty Mumbai Indians as both teams eye a top-two finishJAIPUR: Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from India’s Test squad for the England tour might feel like a setback, given his ambition to cement his place in red-ball cricket. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s comment that ‘right now there’s no room in…

Russian President Vladimir Putin (AP file photo) A Russian military commander has claimed that President Vladimir Putin‘s helicopter was “at the epicenter” of a Ukrainian drone attack earlier this week during a visit to Kursk Oblast, raising questions about the president’s proximity to the frontlines.According to a report by Russian news agency RBC, Yury Dashkin,…

A newly identified variant of Covid-19, named NB.1.8.1, has been recorded in the United States of America, following a surge in cases observed in China. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that this strain has been discovered in international travelers at various US airports. The expansion of the new strain:…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s decision to boost defence spending by 18% to over Rs 2.5 lakh crore in the 2025-26 budget has ignited fresh debate over the cash-strapped nation’s fiscal priorities as economic woes deepen and inflation hits more than 38%.Economists warned the latest defence allocation framed as a response to escalating tensions with India following the…