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Narender Berwal and PM Narendra Modi (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: A Pakistani boxer’s unusual reaction after losing to Indian heavyweight Narender Berwal left Prime Minister Narendra Modi amused during an interaction with India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists on Sunday.Berwal, who won silver in the men’s 90+kg category in Glasgow, recalled an incident from his boxing career when he defeated a Pakistani opponent at the 2015 World Military Games. The boxer said his opponent was left bewildered by the repeated appearance of the name ‘Narender’ in his life.‘Mujhe Narendra naam se nafrat ho gayi hai’Recalling the exchange with Modi, Berwal said:…
New Delhi: A bill to broaden the mandate of the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to give loans and grants directly to cooperative societies was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday.NCDC, a statutory organisation under the Ministry of Cooperation, was established in 1963 under the National Cooperative Development Corporation Act, 1962.Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol introduced the National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.Also Read: Govt introduces bill in LS to restrict state taxes on mineral rightsNCDC’s main activities include planning, promoting, and financing programs for the production, processing, marketing, storage, and export-import of agricultural produce, foodstuffs,…
When people hear “lung cancer”, they often associate the disease with smoking. While tobacco use remains one of the biggest risk factors for lung cancer, the disease can also affect people who have never smoked. In fact, several environmental, genetic and occupational factors can increase the risk of lung cancer among non-smokers.In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Prriya Eshpuniyani, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon and Surgical Oncologist at Zynova Shalby Hospital, Ghatkopar, Mumbai, highlighted some of the lesser-known risk factors and warning signs of lung cancer that people should not ignore. (Also read: Back pain that won’t go away? Oncologist Dr…
The debate over whether a degree still matters has become one of the loudest arguments in technology. Yet much of it is shaped by those building AI, rather than scientists, engineers and other professionals whose work depends on years of specialised training.Dr. Mihirkant Upadhyaya, Senior Supply Chain Technical Program Manager, Intel CorporationAI has undoubtedly raised the floor. It can summarise research papers, generate code, analyse data and draft business strategies in seconds. Work that once took hours can increasingly be completed in minutes.But raising the floor is not the same as raising the ceiling.Canada, UK or Germany: What should matter…
The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection to Tabu against the unauthorised use of her name, image and other personality attributes, directing online platforms to remove obscene and pornographic content targeting her.In an order passed on August 6, Justice Jyoti Singh instructed intermediaries including Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Google, X, Reddit, eBay and GoDaddy to take down webpages found to be violating Tabu’s personality rights within 36 hours.The court has also directed these platforms to share the Basic Subscriber Information and IP log details of individuals who anonymously uploaded the allegedly infringing material. The information has to be provided…
More screen space means fewer interruptions, easier multitasking, and a workflow that feels considerably less cramped. (Pexels)For a long time, I managed my entire workflow on a single monitor. Whether I was creating content, working with spreadsheets, streaming, or gaming after work, I simply made do with the screen I had. Adding a second monitor changed things more than I expected. It gave me extra space to work with and made my day-to-day tasks feel less cramped. I did not have to rethink my entire setup either. I simply added another screen to the setup I was already using. If…
Indian Bank has identified 725 branches as Gold Shoppe branches with dedicated staff and enhanced customer service facilities. The bank has added 982 empanelled appraisers in the past six months, taking the total to 3,538. CHENNAI/MUMBAI: Banks are strengthening branch-level gold loan capabilities by adding appraisers, investing in testing equipment and digitising processing as demand surges and lenders challenge NBFCs that dominate the market.NBFCs built scale through fast 30-minute disbursals backed by in-house jewellers and X-ray fluorescence testing. Now, banks are copying this model by expanding branch-level appraisal teams and digitising processing to cut turnaround time. Union Bank of India,…
This image is used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A major fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, killed 16 Bangladeshi migrant workers, officials in Dhaka said on Monday (August 10, 2026).The fire broke out on Sunday (August 9, 2026) in the Musa Sanaiya industrial area.Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation, while officials from the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh are working with Saudi authorities to complete the repatriation formalities.Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has instructed officials to bring back the bodies as soon as possible…
Kwatra issued a “Myth vs. Reality check” on the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill. NEW DELHI: India’s Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Monday defended the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), saying the changes are aimed at improving transparency, governance and oversight of foreign funds.In a series of posts on X on Monday, Kwatra issued a “Myth vs. Reality check” on the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid concerns raised by sections of civil society and a US lawmaker over the legislation.Kwatra said regulating foreign financial flows in public and political spaces was a sovereign…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday took oath as an MLA in the Legislative Assembly after a sweeping victory from Nandigram and Bhabanipur in the assembly elections. State Minister Dilip Ghosh also took the oath as an MLA of the Kharagpur Sadar assembly constituency.West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari was welcomed and recieved with a Guard of Honour in the assembly. As a sign of respect, CM Adhikari bowed down to the steps of the Legislative Assembly, before entering the house. The 2026 Assembly election results marked a decisive mandate for the BJP, registering a significant surge, winning 206…