Rahul Kumar 
Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal termed the dagger attack on him a ‘larger conspiracy’ to seize control of Punjab’s political landscape and disrupt communal harmony ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, vowing to protect the state’s peace. ‘Larger Conspiracy to Control Punjab’ Former Deputy CM of Punjab and Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal … Read more
Iga Swiatek won her first title of the 2026 season by defeating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the Canadian Open final. The victory is her 12th WTA 1000 crown and moves her ahead 7-6 in their head-to-head record. Poland’s six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek claimed her first title of the 2026 season after defeating … Read more
Retail sentiment on Stocktwits remained improved to ‘bullish’ on SPY and remained ‘bearish’ on QQQ. S&P 500 index notched another record close on Thursday, as softer PPI data helped cool near-term Fed rate hike fears. Friday’s retail sales could test the fresh Fed optimism. Capricor surged nearly 100% premarket after Cantor Fitzgerald upgraded the stock … Read more
The European Medicines Agency validated the marketing authorization application for Valneva’s Lyme disease vaccine, which it developed with Pfizer The validation means the application can now undergo a formal scientific assessment in the European Union. PF-07307405 is the most advanced Lyme disease vaccine candidate, with no human vaccine approved to date, according to Pfizer. The … Read more
The redevelopment of Chandigarh Railway Station by RLDA is 90% complete. The project aims to create a modern gateway for the region with improved passenger comfort, accessibility, and new features like an Air Concourse and upgraded platforms. The redevelopment of Chandigarh Railway Station, being executed by the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) under the Amrit … Read more
A massive rescue operation is underway in Chamoli after a tunnel collapse trapped 22 workers. 12 have been rescued, 7 bodies recovered, and a search is on for 3 missing. Multiple agencies are at the spot, battling heavy rain and rising water. A massive rescue operation is underway in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district after a sudden … Read more
CPUC approved the expansion of Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service across the San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles, plus launches in Sacramento and San Diego. The company said the rollout “will be gradual and guided by our safety framework,” with ongoing updates to local officials and residents. Nationally, the company continues to scale toward … Read more
Residents of Shakrala village near Shimla are in fear after cracks appeared in houses and land. The district administration has sought a geological assessment from the GSI and other agencies to determine the cause and ensure safety. Cracks appearing in houses and the surrounding terrain at Shakrala village near Himachal Pradesh’s capital Shimla have triggered … Read more
As India prepares to celebrate its 80th Independence Day, this article lists timeless patriotic songs that are integral to the occasion, from classics like ‘Vande Mataram’ to modern hits like ‘Chakde India’ and ‘Teri Mitti’. India is set to celebrate the 80th Independence Day on Saturday. Music has a unique way of stirring emotions, and … Read more
Architect Dikshu C. Kukreja has lauded the Dharavi redevelopment plan’s integration of a multi-modal transport hub, calling it a ‘positive’ step towards inclusive urban development and stressing the importance of connectivity with the rest of Mumbai. Dharavi’s redevelopment plan — integrating a multi-modal transport hub, including three transit stations — is “positive” for a more … Read more