The World Bank has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5%, citing the economic fallout from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, rising energy prices and heightened uncertainty across markets.In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the lender warned that global growth could slow further to 1.3% if energy supply disruptions become…
Estadio Azteca (AP Photo) There are stadiums. There are iconic stadiums. And then there is the Estadio Azteca.When Mexico kicks off the 2026 FIFA World Cup against South Africa on Thursday, this magnificent giant in the heart of Mexico City will do what no other football stadium in the world has ever done- to host…
As Lagaan celebrates 25 years since its release, the iconic film is set to return to theatres, giving audiences another chance to experience the beloved sports drama on the big screen. Amid the celebrations, lyricist Javed Akhtar revisited the making of one of the film’s most memorable songs, O Paalanhaare, and revealed why it remains…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), Lucknow, has released the exam city slip for UPGET 2026 exam. Candidates who have registered for the entrance examination can now access their allotted exam city through the official portal. The exam city slip provides candidates with the name of the city where their examination will be conducted. However,…
12 जून का वह काला दिन… एक ऐसा गहरा जख्म दे गया, जिसे शायद समय की कोई भी मरहम कभी नहीं भर पाएगी. ठीक एक साल पहले, साल 2025 की उस मनहूस तारीख को जब अहमदाबाद से 242 बेगुनाह मुसाफिर उस ‘मौत की उड़ान’ पर सवार हुए थे, तो किसी ने सपने में भी नहीं…
NEW DELHI: India’s next big tech leap won’t be AI — it’ll be quantum. That was the message from union IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who announced an Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab at MNIT Jaipur on Thursday.Set up under MeitY’s Electronics and ICT Academic Project, the lab will build homegrown muscle in Quantum…
Now black mamba is among the most feared snakes not only in Africa but in the world. It is also the continent’s longest venomous snake which can grow up to 4.5 metres in length. This species is found across eastern and southern Africa. But what is surprising here is that contrary to its name, black…
UK defence secretary John Healey In a major blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government, UK Defence Secretary John Healey resigned on Thursday following a dispute over military funding, warning that Britain is failing to invest adequately in its armed forces at a time of escalating global security challenges.In a strongly worded resignation letter, Healey…
Form 26AS and AIS are consolidated tax statements available through a taxpayer’s e-filing account. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2025-26: Form 26AS, Annual Information Statement (AIS), Form 16 are some of the most important documents that salaried taxpayers should keep handy and cross-check before filing their income tax return.First, let’s understand what Form 26AS is…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan A pulled off a surprise four-run victory over a strong India A side via the DLS method in a rain-affected tri-series match on Thursday.India A put up a big total of 349/9 in a 49-over innings, but Afghanistan A stayed ahead of the DLS par score when rain forced the match to…
