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NEW DELHI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Thursday moved to retrieve 38 copies of the now-withdrawn Class 8 Social Science textbook after drawing sharp criticism from the Supreme Court. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant described the content as a “deep-rooted conspiracy to defame” the judiciary.The textbook sparked a…

Netanyahu wears traditional Indian attire to surprise ‘friend’ PM Modi NEW DELHI: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday shared a video of himself wearing traditional Indian attire ahead of a joint dinner with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a surprise gesture for his “friend”.“Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister…

Tech startup CEO Abhijith Nag Balasubramanya, founder and CEO of Hydro Space Sweden AB, announced he is stepping down and leaving Sweden. Balasubramanya made the announcement in a long and scathing LinkedIn post citing what he called a ‘xenophobia and hostile’ immigration system. He said that he was forced to sell his agri-tech startup which…

Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha, right, with teammate Saim Ayub during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup with a comprehensive 61-run win in Colombo on Wednesday, but the result has also kept Pakistan in contention for a dramatic semi-final qualification. With England…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a car ride on Wednesday after delivering speeches at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament. The two leaders were en route to a technology exhibition highlighting advancements and innovation, following their official engagements at the parliament.Israeli PM Netanyahu shared the picture and wrote in Hindi,…

Meet the 4 Indian American $75,000 Winners Crowned 2026 Sloan Research Fellows In a celebration of scientific excellence and innovation, four Indian American researchers have been named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows, one of the most coveted early-career recognitions in science, mathematics and engineering. The annual Sloan Research Fellowship program, run by the Alfred P. Sloan…

Abhishek Sharma during a net session at MA Chidambaram Stadium on February 23, 2026 in Chennai, India. (Photo/Getty Images) With India facing a must-win T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe, batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has expressed support for under-pressure opener Abhishek Sharma and number three Tilak Varma, saying both are close to delivering.India are coming…

LUCKNOW : A licensed rifle. A close-range shot to his father’s head. A plastic drum. Knives, saws, kerosene. And six days later, a soft apology — “Sorry Papa… galti se ho gaya .”The 19-year-old son of a Lucknow pathologist showed fleeting remorse when presented before the media at Aashiana police station in Lucknow on Wednesday,…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday became the first world leader and politician to cross 100 million followers on Instagram, marking a new milestone in his global digital presence.PM Modi, who joined the Meta-owned platform in 2014, now has more than twice the followers of US President Donald Trump, who stands second with…

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction.Robert Cosby Jr., the son of ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Mary Cosby, has sadly passed away. He was 23. Authorities confirmed to TMZ that Salt Lake City police responded Monday night to a call regarding a “full arrest/medical emergency” involving a…