WASHINGTON: The US military is deploying thousands of additional Marines and sailors to West Asia, three US officials said on Friday. No decision had been made to send troops into Iran itself, but they will build up the capacity for future operations in the region, the officials said on condition of anonymity. One official confirmed…
By Farida Khanam Eid is a celebration of harmony, gratitude, and peace, marked by prayer, charity, and goodwill. It is a day when families unite, and believers thank God. The festival begins with the sighting of the new moon. As soon as the crescent appears, believers say a prayer: “O God, let this moon come…
Geraniums are beautiful and vibrant flowers that are very easy to grow. When a stem is planted in water or soil, it will grow roots very quickly. These flowers require little maintenance and bloom well, making them perfect for container gardens, balconies, and home gardens. One of the best and easiest methods of increasing your…
Navatri period is considered as the most auspicious and sacred period for Hindus. Chaitra Navratri is the name given to Navratri that takes place in the month of Chaitra. This event is grandly celebrated by a big number of devotees nationwide. People offer prayers to the Goddess and observe fast. Today, March 21, 2026, is…
GURGAON: Reopening of the cardiac centre at Badshah Khan Civil Hospital in Faridabad has brought critical services back on track, but also raises uncomfortable questions about oversight, accountability, and timing, coming even as serious allegations linked to the facility remain under scrutiny.As service resumed on Friday, the centre will continue to operate under the public-private…
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have retained a strong core of 17 players and made targeted additions in the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi. For the first time in their history, RCB will enter an IPL season as defending champions.Here’s a look at RCB’s predicted Playing XI and Impact Player for IPL 2026:Virat…
United States (US) lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting a key work programme for international students, including thousands from India, amid increasing global competition for skilled talent. Bill aims to codify OPT programme Representatives Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte and Indian American Raja Krishnamoorthi unveiled the ‘Keep Innovators in America Act’ to codify…
When Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, appeared in public very briefly to greet citizens at an anti-Israel rally last week, another member of his family was also there.Yousef Pezeshkian, the president’s 44-year-old son, who serves as his adviser, had not spoken to his father since the war broke out and the country’s leadership went…
There’s a medicine called Semaglutide that helps people lose weight and manage health problems like diabetes. In countries like the United States, it has become very popular—millions of adults are already using it. Now something important has happened in India. The patent for this medicine has expired, which means more companies can make it. This…
The veil of financial uncertainty is beginning to lift, providing a glimmer of hope, yet Virgo’s natural worries may still flutter in the background. When it comes to matters of the heart, think twice before making emotional choices, as a moment of stillness can prevent hasty mistakes. A stuck door finally opens. The Moon activates…