2026

Senior New Zealand minister Shane Jones has defended his controversial remarks on immigration, saying he uses “hyperbole” to gain “cut through” in public debates, even as criticism mounts over his “butter chicken tsunami” comment.The New Zealand First deputy leader on Wednesday said colleagues in Parliament had urged him to tone down his language, but he…

Amazon has sealed a $30 million (Rs 280 crore) deal to buy carbon credits generated by rice farmers in India. The agreement is among the largest of its kind globally and the first at this scale in the country’s agriculture sector.According to sources cited by ET, the credits will come from the Good Rice Alliance,…

China’s space mission (AP image) China has selected two Pakistani astronauts as candidates for its space programme, according to the state’s Manned Space Agency.In a statement issued on Wednesday, the agency said that Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud have passed multiple rounds of selection and will soon travel to China for training. One of…

Blake Lively is seeking over $290 million in damages, alleging a “mean girl” smear campaign by Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Productions harmed her career and businesses. Court filings claim reputational damage and lost earnings, with expert testimony supporting significant financial losses. Baldoni’s team disputes these claims, stating accusations predated their involvement. Blake Lively has claimed…

Will your star sign make you rich? Astrology buffs say education, opportunity and discipline all play a part in financial success, but some signs are naturally predisposed to wealth. These “money magnet” zodiacs, from strategic thinkers to risk-takers, supposedly have traits that make it easier to attract wealth and financial stability. These are the most…

RBI Junior Engineer Recruitment 2026: The Reserve Bank of India has invited applications for the post of Junior Engineer under its 2026 recruitment cycle, offering opportunities in Civil and Electrical streams. The recruitment is aimed at filling technical positions related to maintenance and supervision of infrastructure across RBI offices.As per the notification, the selection process…

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children,” the quote stands true as we celebrate Earth Day today. But how many of us actually understand the true meaning behind this? While images of overcrowded hill stations dominate social media posts and travel feeds, a number of high-altitude villages…

Mohammed Nawaz (Image: Screengrab/X) Mohammad Nawaz has come under serious scrutiny after testing positive for recreational drug use during the 2026 T20 World Cup, triggering an official investigation by the Pakistan Cricket Board.According to ESPNcricinfo, the positive result emerged from routine testing conducted during the world cup earlier this year. Nawaz, 32, featured in all…

Rajnath Singh (File photo) NEW DELHI: On the first anniversary of Pahalgam terror attack, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday delivered a pointed message to Pakistan, without naming it, warning that if it “tries to create trouble” again, then “dot, dot, dot.” Reiterating India’s long-standing charge from Germany, Singh added that apart from one, “all…

Iran on Wednesday hanged a man convicted of links to Mossad, the judiciary said, the latest in a string of executions against the backdrop of the war with Israel and the United States, AFP reported.The judiciary’s Mizan Online identified the man as Mehdi Farid and said he was executed after being found guilty of “intelligence…