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The story so far: On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a slew of resources for AYUSH in the 2026-27 Union Budget. A week earlier, India’s new free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union opened the door for Indian doctors and products to enter the European market more easily.What has AYUSH received in the budget?In the 2026-27 budget, its total allocation reached ₹4,408 crore, up from ₹3,992 crore in 2025-26 and ₹2,122 crore in 2020-21.Ms. Sitharaman also announced plans to set up three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda intended to be the gold standard for traditional medicine,…

Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared an Instagram post where cricket met code. Pichai visited Google India Gurugram office and teamed up cricketer Shubman Gill. Pichai’s post came after a high-octane week at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, where he also made a special stop at the Google booth. Pichai, who is a cricket enthusiast, expressed his gratitude to the local “Googlers” for their warm welcome.“My favourite part of travelling anywhere is spending time with Googlers around the world,” Pichai wrote, adding, “Even more true when Shubman Gill is there too. Google India, thank you for having me.”…

While the cricketing rivalry adds spice, the weather in Colombo could play a decisive role. Rain is forecast before and during the match, which is scheduled to begin at 7 PM local time. Showers are expected during the first half, with temperatures hovering between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius and humidity above 80 per cent.In this edition, both teams have blown hot and cold. Pakistan suffered a setback against India in the group stage, while New Zealand went down to South Africa. As a result, both finished second in their respective groups and now find themselves in a challenging Super…

GAIL Executive Trainee recruitment 2026 opens for 70 vacancies via GATE GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: GAIL (India) Limited has published the notification for the recruitment of Executive Trainees via GATE-2026, which has 70 vacancies in four different disciplines of engineering. The Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking has invited applications from qualified engineering pass-outs in the disciplines of Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering.The online application process has started from February 20, 2026 at 11:00 hrs and will continue until March 18, 2026 at 18:00 hrs. Candidates are advised to apply online through their GATE-2026 Registration Number only after reading the…

Fans were thrilled to see Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli arriving back in Mumbai on January 21, where they were greeted at the famous Gateway of India. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli made a quiet return to Mumbai on January 21, drawing attention as they arrived at the city’s iconic waterfront. The historic promenade saw the couple together, igniting fresh interest in their recent getaway. On January 21, fans spotted Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli together as they returned to Mumbai’s Gateway of India. The sighting quickly became a talking point among fans who closely follow their public appearances. The…

The thrill of live performances and the euphoric atmosphere of large music events may leave behind more than just memories. New research published in Scientific Reports suggests that prolonged exposure to loud music can cause long-lasting hearing damage.The study conducted by Nele De Poortere, a postdoctoral researcher, and her colleagues at Ghent University in Belgium focused on “hidden” hearing damage caused by subtle but irreversible changes in synapses — the small nerve connections within the inner ear. Because this damage doesn’t immediately reduce hearing sensitivity, standard hearing tests often miss it, raising the possibility of an under-recognised public health concern.“Our…

Photo credit: Agencies An intelligence alert has been issued in Delhi over a possible terror threat near the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk area.PM Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva set a $20 billion bilateral trade target over five years and signed agreements on digital partnership, rare earths, and mining supply chains during talks in New Delhi.The ministry of commerce said it is closely studying the implications of the Supreme Court of the United States ruling striking down US President Donald Trump’s global tariffs.A Delhi court granted five-day custody to four Indian Youth Congress members for…

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati (PTI image) NEW DELHI: A special POCSO court in Prayagraj on Saturday directed the police to register an FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and his disciple Swami Mukundanand Giri in connection with allegations of sexual exploitation.ADJ (POCSO Act) Vinod Kumar Chaurasia ordered the FIR registration and a detailed investigation into the matter. The case will be registered at Jhunsi police station following the court’s directions. The application under Section 173(4) was filed by Shakumbhari Peethadhishwar Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj, seeking strict action, news agency ANI reported. The move comes amid a backdrop of controversy surrounding Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati.…

Abhishek Sharma during a practice session before an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: “Matlab Abhishek ki jagah khilau? (Should I play him instead of Abhishek?)”, “matlab Tilak ki jagah khilau? (You mean in place of Tilak?).”Suryakumar Yadav was shocked and broke into instant laughter when asked about the possibility of Sanju Samson replacing either Abhishek Sharma or Tilak Varma in India’s Playing XI for the T20 World Cup Super Eight clash against South Africa. Social media rumour mills were working overtime, connecting dots…

UP Board class 10 English exam on February 23: Check final revision tips. With the UP Board Class 10 English examination set to take place on February 23, many students are feeling the usual mix of pressure and urgency. At this stage, the key is not to panic or start new material, but to strengthen what you have already studied. A close look at the official sample question paper shows that the exam is clearly rooted in the NCERT textbooks and follows a familiar pattern of objective and descriptive questions. This means your strongest support right now is your textbook…