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‘Poor guy has been behind bars’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer speaks out on Imran Khan

Ramiz Raja’s comments came after 21 former international captains wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, renewing their appeal for proper medical treatment and better conditions for Imran. The group includes Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar. The appeal followed concerns that a recent medical examination did not fully meet the

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‘3,000 raids, rats, cockroaches’: How FDA chief is giving eateries a wake-up call

Tukaram Mundhe leads Maharashtra’s aggressive food safety crackdown, inspecting thousands of food businesses. His teams have conducted over 3,000 raids, suspending permits and uncovering numerous violations. The campaign now targets loose edible oil sales, enforcing regulations from 2011. Traders express concern over mandatory packaging, while the FDA cites adulteration risks. The FDA seized over Rs

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Satya Nadella’s record pay signals Microsoft’s AI, cloud growth bet

In a landmark move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been awarded an unprecedented compensation package of $96.5 million, underscoring the firm’s strides in artificial intelligence and cloud services. This pay structure, predominantly reliant on stock and performance incentives, ties Nadella’s earnings to both shareholder returns and overall revenue, aligning executive remuneration with crucial business objectives.

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Test cricketer, forced to retire at 27 due to concussions, sues school; here’s why

Pucovski retired from professional cricket in April last year at the age of 27 after suffering 13 documented concussions during his career.

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Centre clears 3.8 lakh PMAY homes in Assam worth Rs 5k crore, aid for flood-hit areas

In a significant move to aid flood-affected families in Assam, the Centre is rolling out new housing assistance through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, allocating nearly five thousand crore rupees. Additionally, a further one hundred thirty-nine crore rupees will be directed towards enhancing agricultural investments within the region. This comprehensive support is designed to help

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In 1980s, ahead of his Bollywood debut, Salman Khan earned Rs 75 as his first paycheck

Salman Khan’s journey in the film industry began with a humble salary of Rs 75 before he made his mark as an actor. His career took off with the film, Maine Pyar Kiya, for which he earned Rs 31,000. Since then, his films have collectively generated billions, positioning him to now demand Rs 100 crore

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Schools closed today? Check Delhi-NCR and state-wise holiday status for August 26

Schools in several Indian states and Union Territories are observing a holiday on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, for Eid-e-Milad, but there is no uniform nationwide school closure order. Holiday arrangements vary according to state calendars, local orders and individual school schedules. Delhi-NCR schools may remain closed where the festival holiday applies, while Kerala also observes

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Watch: Gangajal in hand, UP councillors ‘swear oath’ to share bribes equally

A video shows Shahjahanpur Municipal Corporation councillors taking an oath to share civic funds. The purported oath states all income would be divided equally among sixty councillors. This viral video has prompted the civic body to order an official inquiry. The inquiry will investigate the authenticity of the video and its participants. Further action will

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX to build $100 billion Starship spaceport in Louisiana

In an exciting development for the aerospace industry, SpaceX is set to establish its largest rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana. Dubbed Starbase Louisiana, this innovative venture will convert coastal wetlands into an essential facility. Planned construction will start in 2029, facilitating thousands of Starship launches each year and promising to generate over 3,000 jobs

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