2026

The debate between preserving older buildings and constructing new projects has gained importance in modern urban planning. Questions of safety, sustainability, cost and long-term usability often shape public opinion. While ageing structures carry historical value and environmental advantages, new developments promise compliance with modern safety standards and advanced construction technologies. Understanding the balance between these…

India and the United States have moved a step closer to sealing an interim trade agreement. This will also impact the automotive sector. Under the proposed pact, India will allow zero-duty access for large American motorcycles. This move will particularly benefit Harley-Davidson, while also offering tariff concessions on select high-end US cars.According to government officials,…

Team India arrives at the residence of Indian Cricket Team Head Coach Gautam Gambhir (ANI Video Grab) NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir hosted a special dinner at his residence in New Delhi on Sunday, ahead of India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against Namibia on February 12 at the Arun…

NEW DELHI: A private mini aircraft crashed into an open field in Karnataka’s Vijayapura district on Sunday afternoon, police said. The two-seater aircraft went down at Mangaluru village in Babaleshwar taluk of Vijayapura. Two people, including the pilot, were on board at the time of the incident.According to news agency PTI, both occupants managed to…

Saudi authorities arrested over 20,000 violators and deported thousands during an enforcement drive last week/Representative Image Saudi security agencies intensified enforcement operations across the Kingdom last week, resulting in the arrest of more than 20,000 people found in violation of residency, labour and border laws, according to figures released by the Ministry of Interior on…

NEW DELHI: Ending months of uncertainty, India and US announced the finalisation of the first tranche of the trade deal early Saturday that will see Washington lower “reciprocal tariffs” on Indian exports to 18% over the next few days and New Delhi slash levies on several American imports.The India-US joint statement came with US President…

SpaceX appears to be putting its Mars plans on hold for the time being. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company is now prioritising the Moon instead. The current goal is an uncrewed lunar landing scheduled for March 2027, with no astronauts aboard initially. Elon Musk had previously aimed to send an uncrewed mission…

In a surprising twist, Taylor Swift’s latest music video for ‘Opalite’ has ignited a playful rivalry with none other than Elmo from Sesame Street. The iconic Muppet, known for his love of fun and friendship, took to social media to humorously point out a rock featured in Swift’s video, drawing connections to his history with…

Ruling Planet: Mercury Symbol: Nandi These birth numbers are ruled by Mercury planet and they resonate with Nandi, the bull that represents devotion, joy, patience, knowledge and righteousness. Nandi is always seen standing at the door of every Shiva temple as a gate keeper, which means you need to purify your thoughts before entering in…

PPC 2026: PM Modi shares example of using AI to choose biographies Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence during the 9th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha on February 6. Addressing students across the country, he described AI as a powerful and positive tool for the present generation. However, he…