Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a public rally in Varanasi on Friday, took a veiled dig at opposition parties and said that parties focused on gaining power are mainly concerned with promoting their own families. In contrast, he said, his government is committed to working for the development of all people through the idea of inclusive progress..Speaking after laying the foundation stone for 44 projects worth Rs 3,880 crore, PM Modi said, "Our guiding mantra in serving the nation has always been 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'. With this spirit, we continue to move forward for the betterment of every citizen."He further said that some political groups are more focused on power than public service. "Those who play games day and night only to grab power, their principle is 'parivar ka saath parivar ka vikas' (family support, […]

[ad_1] The Turner Twins are at it again!After partaking in multiple health-related experiments, the Turner Twins - Ross Turner and Hugo Turner - are back with a new one, with ‘shocking results’.From signing up for different workouts to taking up different diets to see how different the results could be, the famous Turner Twins have always delivered vital insights to health studies. This time, Ross and Hugo Turner embarked on separate meat and vegan diets to see how it impacted their bodies. While Hugo went ahead with a vegan diet, Ross took up a meat diet. After sticking to their respective diets for 24 weeks (6 months), the Turner Twins revealed the ‘shocking results’ of the same.What happened?Ross and Hugo Turner did the animal vs plant-based challenge, and this time, it's to do with vitamins. Instead of doing it for […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday posed three questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding unemployment, and criticised the government's approach to job creation.Rahul specifically targeted the "Employment Linked Incentive" (ELI) scheme, alleging that despite its announcement before the 2024 election, the program remains undefined, with its allocated Rs 10,000 crores reportedly returned to the treasury. “After the 2024 election, PM Modi announced the ‘Employment Linked Incentive’ scheme with much fanfare, promising to provide employment to our youth," Rahul said in a post on X.“It’s been nearly a year since announcing the scheme, the government hasn’t even defined it, and has returned the Rs 10,000 crores allotted to it. This shows how serious the PM is about unemployment," he added.The Congress leader argued that job creation cannot be achieved by favouring big corporates and sidelining India’s traditional […]

[ad_1] Washington Sundar has played just one game for Gujarat Titans this season and made instant impact with the bat (PTI) New Delhi:Washington Sundar's ability to bat anywhere and bowl in different stages of the game make him a valuable asset for any captain. The 25-year-old, a left-handed batter and off-spinner, is the kind of player who can make an impact with both bat and ball; one who can seamlessly float in the batting order.His spin can be utilised at various stages of the innings, as he has shown in his brief career, even operating with the new ball in powerplay overs. But despite being an all-format cricketer, the 25-year-old has been starved of consistent game time, both at the international level and in the Indian Premier League (IPL).In a free-wheeling chat with TimesofIndia.com, the all-rounder shared his thoughts on […]

[ad_1] The Punjab government's 'Sikhya Kranti' initiative, which includes installing inauguration plaques for even minor repairs like school toilets, has triggered online mockery. BATHINDA: Punjab govt's move to install inauguration plaques for even the repair of toilets in schools, as part of its recently launched ‘Sikhya Kranti' (education revolution) initiative, has sparked a meme fest on social media.Users on social media have started trolling AAP leaders by saying ṭhat they were taking credit even for routine things like repairs. Questions are also being raised over the govt mindlessly spending money on getting such plaques isnstalled. Even when they have not inaugurated the works, the names of chief minister Bhagwant Mann and education minister Harjot Singh Bains have been placed prominently on the plaques, while the name of the local MLA comes under them. On social media, people are pointing out […]

[ad_1] With Saudi Arabia tightening its regulations and banning travellers from several countries—including India—for misusing Umrah and visit visas to perform Hajj, understanding the clear distinction between the two pilgrimage visas has become essential. These recent changes are part of the Kingdom’s efforts to ensure a safe, organised, and legally compliant pilgrimage process. For Indian pilgrims, knowing which visa to apply for—and when—is now not just important, but necessary to avoid complications and ensure a spiritually fulfilling journey.Hajj vs. Umrah: Key differencesAs long as they are financially and physically able, all Muslims are required to make the Hajj at least once throughout their lifetime. It is held annually during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah and comprises certain rituals performed on specific days. However, Umrah is a pilgrimage that is optional and can be performed at any time of year. […]

[ad_1] The Pentagon has announced the termination of IT service contracts worth $5.1 billion, impacting major consulting firms such as Accenture and Deloitte. The decision, outlined in a memo by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is part of a broader effort to cut costs and improve internal efficiency within the Department of Defense.Reason for termination of IT service contractsThe memo describes the contracts as "non-essential spending on third-party consultants" for services that could be performed by Pentagon employees. Hegseth emphasised that the move would eliminate wasteful expenditures and lead to an estimated $4 billion in savings. He stated, "These terminations represent $5.1 billion in wasteful spending and nearly $4 billion in estimated savings."The Pentagon aims to prioritise its internal capabilities and reduce dependency on external firms for routine support services. Hegseth framed the decision as a crackdown on inefficiencies, asserting […]

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI) NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old man from Bareilly's Izzatnagar area allegedly died by suicide at his home, reportedly following a marital dispute, police said on Thursday. The deceased, Raj Arya, was found hanging in his room on Wednesday. Family members alleged that Arya took the extreme step due to harassment by his wife, Simran (23), whom he had married in a love marriage in April 2024. The couple had welcomed a baby girl just 45 days ago. According to police, both Raj and Simran were working in private firms at the time of their marriage, but had recently lost their jobs. Tensions had reportedly been escalating between the two for some time, and about 10 days ago, Simran left their home after a major argument and returned to her parental house. On Wednesday morning, Simran allegedly posted […]

[ad_1] Representational image (Photo Source: World Archery) BHOPAL: Sohit Kumar is just 11, but he already has a national archery record to his name. Competing against athletes older than him, the Jabalpur boy shot an exceptional 710 out of 720 points at the Under-15 National Archery Championship in Guntur on Wednesday to clinch gold and etch his name into the history books. Back home in Jabalpur, his father — who uses crutches and sells vegetables from a pushcart — was overcome with joy. “No one in the family was ever a sportsman. This is God’s blessing and my boy’s hard work,” he said.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Sohit, a compound archer, is jubilant and already has his sights set on the 2028 LA Olympics, where the ‘compound’ category will be introduced. “Soon, there will be trials […]

[ad_1] MS Dhoni (left) speaks to CSK head coach Stephen Fleming during the practice session. (PTI) Stand-in captain MS Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings against Ajinkya Rahane's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match no 25 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK are currently placed at the ninth place, whereas KKR at the sixth position on the point table. On the eve of the match, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming has revealed that an elbow injury has ruled out Ruturaj Gaikwad from the tournament. An MRI confirmed that Gaikwad, 28, has an elbow fracture, Fleming said, adding that Dhoni would take over as captain for the remainder of the IPL."Unfortunately, Ruturaj Gaikwad is going to be ruled out of the tournament," Fleming said. "(Gaikwad) got hit in Guwahati. He's been operating with […]