2026

Swapan Dasgupta said the documents would explain how the state accumulated its debt burden NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government will publish department-wise white papers outlining alleged irregularities, incomplete projects and financial mismanagement under the previous Trinamool Congress administration, finance minister Swapan Dasgupta told the Assembly on Thursday.Responding to the debate on the state budget,…

Donald Trump; Andy Burnham In his first remarks on Andy Burnham, US President Donald Trump appeared unfamiliar with the UK PM frontrunner, describing him as “the mayor of a town”.“I don’t know anything. I see that he was, I guess, the mayor of a town,” Trump remarked when asked about Burnham during a meeting with…

The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the US Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, rose 4.1% in the 12 months through May, up from 3.8% in April, data released by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis showed on Thursday. US inflation accelerated above the 4% mark for the first time in three years in…

Image: University of Würzburg Getting stuck in sand has ended dreams of exploration before. On Mars, where loose dunes, soft soil and rocky terrain stretch for thousands of kilometres, a trapped rover can mean the loss of years of scientific work and millions in investment. Now, researchers in Germany have turned to an unlikely source…

While Perizaad Zorabian has been away from the movies for many years, she’s still a face which people haven’t forgotten. One look at her and one recalls the work she’s done in films like ‘Joggers Park’ and Amitabh Bachchan starrer ‘Ek Ajnabee’. She was at the peak of her career when she decided to get…

Things are beginning to settle for you today, Capricorn. The tightness in your chest, that stems from a multitude of responsibilities and a lack of clear answers, is beginning to relax. Saturn your ruler provides structure, while the Moon assists in bringing useful connections close to your fingertips. Anxiety doesn’t vanish by magic, but it…

Representational AI image A few years ago, leaving a software job to become a fitness trainer, wellness coach or beauty entrepreneur would have sounded like a risky move.In many Indian households, a stable IT job is still seen as the safest path to success. Walking away from that security would likely invite questions from family,…

Mumbai vs Navi Mumbai is one of the biggest confusion faced by homebuyers these days. For many in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), ₹2 crore is a budget that means a lot. Now the answer completely depends on your priority. Whether you prioritise location, lifestyle, or living space, the choice is yours. But recent industry…

Kawasaki India has updated the KLX 230 range of motorcycles in the Indian market for the 2027 model year. The company has also introduced the new KLX230 S variant. With this addition, the KLX230 range now includes three models – the standard KLX230, the new KLX230 S and the off-road-only KLX230R S. Interested customers can…

Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India A stamped their authority on the opening day of the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A, finishing in a commanding position at 333/4 in Galle on Thursday.Opting to bat first, the visitors were powered by a fluent century from Sai Sudharsan, who crafted a composed 132…