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Schools closed in parts of Jharkhand till October 29 in view of cyclone ‘Arnab’ The Jharkhand government has ordered the closure of schools till October 29 in several districts in the wake of rainfall triggered by cyclone ‘Arnab’, which made landfall in the Andhra Pradesh coast in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said.Ranchi, West … Read more
Varun Dhawan calls Ranbir Kapoor an ‘amazing’ dad on ‘Koffee With Karan 9’: ‘He is so good as a father that I feel like, really ashamed’ Varun Dhawan has shared a funny side of fatherhood on ‘Koffee With Karan’ season 9. Appearing on the show with Janhvi Kapoor, he spoke about his daughter Lara and … Read more
October 28, 2026, falls under the auspices of the Yin Wood Pig in Chinese astrology, urging individuals to embrace gradual change and healing pathways. Those born under the Snake sign may face unplanned disruptions, while Rabbits and Goats are set to enjoy fruitful exchanges and positive developments. The day’s essence revolves around nurturing steady growth … Read more
First-time buyers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities grew 351% between FY22 and FY26, outpacing overall growth in each of the four years. Their share of new buyers rose to 67% in FY26 from 56% in FY22. MUMBAI: First-time health insurance buyers on Policybazaar increased 277% to nearly 18 lakhs between FY22 and FY26, … Read more
The WPL 2027 mini auction was held in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28, with 150 players going under the hammer.The five franchises — Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz — had a total of 27 slots to fill.Australia captain Sophie Molineux was the most expensive player at the auction, … Read more
Students protest at Jamia Millia Islamia Jamia Millia Islamia has extended online classes till November 24 amid ongoing student protests on campus. In a fresh office order issued today, October 28, the university announced changes to the academic schedule, including the dates for semester examinations and winter vacation.According to the notice, online classes for all … Read more
Radhika Apte has frequently spoken about the challenges she has encountered in the film industry. During the promotions of her upcoming show ‘Akka’, the actress revisited an uncomfortable experience on the set of an action film, where she was asked to wear revealing clothing for a sequence. She also discussed the limitations of intimacy coordinators, … Read more
Karwa Chauth rituals are believed to provide support to Manglik women for their marital harmony. Mangal Dosha stems from the position of Mars in a horoscope affecting relationships. An exalted Moon during the fast offers additional benefits for women facing marital challenges. Specific prayers and offerings during this festival are recommended to reduce Mars’ negative … Read more
File photo: Reserve Bank of India MUMBAI: India would already have been an 8% growth economy if it had not been grappling with an exceptionally difficult global environment, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Poonam Gupta said, arguing that improvements in digital infrastructure, public services, manufacturing and governance have strengthened the economy’s capacity to … Read more
NEW DELHI: UP Warriorz strengthened their squad for the 2027 Women’s Premier League season by adding eight players at the auction, with Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux emerging as their biggest signing at Rs 1.1 crore.The franchise also secured Asha Sobhana Joy, Sahana Pawar, Manali Dakshini and Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce as they completed their squad … Read more