File Pic: RCB players celebrate with IPL trophy. (Pic credit: RCB) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has cemented its status as the most valuable franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), becoming the first cricket team in history to breach the US$300 million brand value mark.According to global investment bank Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Brand Valuation…
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has revised the UPPSC PCS 2026 registration schedule, extending the application and fee payment deadline to August 3. Candidates will be able to edit their submitted forms until August 10. The extension offers another chance to eligible aspirants to complete the application process before the Preliminary Examination scheduled for…
When Kangana Ranaut compared her journey with Shah Rukh Khan, revealed why she never felt part of Bollywood: ‘They are stupid, they are dumb’ BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has been in the headlines in recent days following her exchange with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Saurav Das over her remarks on Gen Z….
China has achieved a major milestone in its pursuit of commercial nuclear fusion by completing the construction and testing of a colossal 582-ton superconducting magnet designed for its next-generation “Artificial Sun” programme, according to Xinhua News Agency. Measuring 21 metres in length, the toroidal-field magnet is the largest of its kind ever built for a…
Vande Mataram Bill passed (ANI image on left) The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, paving the way for Vande Mataram to receive the same statutory protection.The amendment is intended to place Vande Mataram on the same legal footing as Jana Gana Mana with respect to…
The Centre has strengthened its anti-paper leak framework through the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Lok Sabha. The legislation introduces dedicated fast-track courts, stricter penalties, fixed timelines for investigations and tougher action against organised rackets, aiming to curb examination fraud and reinforce the integrity of public recruitment and…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck share a new bond of friendship. (Image credits: Instagram) Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, the former lovers who tried to mend their relationship twice, have found a new outlook on their bond. While the ‘Bennifer’ might seem messy to the public, they are rebuilding their foundation and seeking confidants in…
The sounds of singing birds drifting through a leafy forest may do more than create a peaceful atmosphere; they could measurably improve mental health. A new study has found that spending just 10 minutes in a restored urban forest while listening to birdsong reduced people’s stress, increased positive emotions and made them feel more mentally…
Melbourne, July 29 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes attempts could be made to coax Ben Stokes out of retirement for next year’s Ashes Australia head coach Andrew McDonald believes the perfect build-up to the 2027 Ashes would be Ben Stokes making a dramatic return from Test retirement, admitting it would create a “fairytale”…
The proposal is significant for Indian H-1B professionals. As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement, California Senator Alex Padilla has renewed his push for legislation that could provide millions of long-term US residents, including Indian H-1B visa holders, with a fresh pathway to permanent residency.According to Padilla’s office, the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the…
