NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Sunday announced the schedule for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly election, with polling to be held in a single phase on April 9 and counting of votes on May 4. Voting will take place for all 30 constituencies of the 16th Puducherry Legislative Assembly.Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, addressing a […]
Qatar government employees get 7-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break / Image: thepeninsularqatar Qatar has officially announced a seven-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees, offering government workers an extended break to celebrate the end of Ramadan.According to the Amiri Diwan, ministries, government agencies and public institutions will observe the Eid holiday from […]
Mount Maunganui [New Zealand], March 15 (ANI): South Africa’s skipper Keshav Maharaj praised his bowlers’ execution and maturity in their win over New Zealand in the opening fixture of the five-match T20I series at the Bay Oval on Sunday. Maharaj said that the execution from his bowlers was top-notch and felt the bowling lineup delivered […]
Sometimes life feels like it is moving in slow motion. Plans get delayed, emotions feel heavier than usual, and situations that once seemed clear start feeling confusing. Astrologically, these phases often happen when major planets slow down or move in retrograde motion. But when a planet finally moves forward again, the energy begins to shift. […]
For thousands of children born with cleft lip and palate, access to surgery can be life-changing. In many parts of North Africa, however, specialised treatment is often out of reach for families who cannot afford it. For more than two decades, Moroccan humanitarian Fouzia Jbara Mahmoudi has worked to change that reality by helping provide […]
First Ray Films has unveiled the teaser poster of the much-anticipated action thriller Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business, marking a special moment for the franchise and its creator. The announcement coincides with the birthday of actor-director Anshuman Jha, making the reveal both a celebration of the film and a personal milestone for the artist. Anshuman […]
Japan has deployed its domestically produced Type-12 long-range surface-to-ship missiles near the East China Sea, a move analysts say could be interpreted by Beijing as crossing a “strategic threshold.” The deployment is expected to have major implications for regional deterrence and China’s operational planning in the East China Sea and around Taiwan.Chief cabinet secretary Minoru […]
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday cancelled Class 12 board examinations for students in several Middle East countries.In a circular, CBSE informed affiliated schools in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE that the exams would not be conducted.“All examinations of Class XII scheduled from 16.03.2026 to 10.04.2026 stand cancelled […]
A tearful Kimi Antonelli won the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday, leading a Mercedes one-two to claim the first Formula One victory of his career at the age of 19. Antonelli started from pole and briefly lost the lead to Lewis Hamilton at the start before retaking it and controlling the race to […]
Thailand is preparing to return a large shipment of illegally imported electronic waste to the United States after authorities seized the consignment at Laem Chabang Port. The shipment, weighing about 284 tonnes, was confiscated following an inspection by officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), customs authorities, and the Pollution Control Department.Deputy prime minister […]
