More than 1.18 lakh Central Government employees and eligible retirees have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) since its rollout, the government informed Parliament on Monday.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the total number of UPS subscribers stood at 1,18,195 as of July 19, 2026. This…
Anupam Kher has jumped onto the viral ‘Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi’ trend, bringing along his ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla’ co-stars Boman Irani, Ranvir Shorey and Parvin Dabas for a hilarious recreation. The nostalgic video, shared by the veteran actor, has delighted fans as it reunites the beloved characters from the cult comedy while building excitement for…
humpback whale (representative image) Something unusual may be unfolding in the Southern Ocean. In late June, whale watchers in southwest Western Australia reported a sharp drop in humpback whale sightings, around 60% below normal, just when the whales should have been migrating north to calve and feed. A week later, birdwatchers on Australia’s east coast…
FSSAI cracks down on liquor brands over flavouring and misleading claims NEW DELHI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated enforcement action against several alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including makers of Old Monk, McDowell’s, Bagpiper, Antiquity Blue, Royal Challenge over the alleged use of non-permitted flavouring practices and misleading age-related claims, saying…
Vijay’s final film ‘Jana Nayagan’ has been enjoying a solid run at the box office since its much awaited release on July 23. The film crossed the Rs 200 crore mark during its second weekend, remaining one of the top performing Tamil releases. However, with the start of the second working week, the film saw…
Kanwar Yatra vehicle restrictions Schools and colleges in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, will remain closed from August 3 to August 10 as the district administration has stepped up preparations for the annual Kanwar Yatra.The decision has been taken to ensure the smooth movement of Kanwar pilgrims and maintain public safety as a large number of devotees…
At 3:15 p.m., continuous trading in eligible stocks will end and the market will move into the CAS. From today, the stock market closing time is changing. The market is now operating with three separate end-of-day timelines. This means that the closing time for different categories of securities and the way closing prices are determined…
R Madhavan moved to Dubai a while ago for his son’s swimming career, so that Vedaant Madhavan could train there as at that point to be a swimmer. Vedaant has represented India at several global platforms. In an earlier interview, as Madhavan opened up on moving to Dubai, he also spoke about his costliest purchase…
Wales have become the first home nation to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s bid to remain FIFA president after his proposal to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other FIFA competitions was abandoned.The Football Association of Wales (FAW) said it will no longer back Infantino’s re-election campaign for the…
The quote of the day by William Shatner reads, “Any success I have had…began by my showing up on time, being prepared, and doing the best possible job.”(Image Credits: Instagram) William Shatner, Hollywood’s revered actor, has been one of the most inspirational and influential actors for generations. He said, “risk is our business” in ‘Star…
