NEW DELHI: Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said the government chose to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel to shield consumers from surging global energy prices amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the move, reducing petrol duty to Rs 3…
On the occasion of Ram Navami, filmmaker SS Rajamouli and the team behind ‘Varanasi’ extended their greetings to fans and devotees of lord Ram, by offering a tease of their upcoming film. In an official post from their social media handle, the team shared the film’s epic Ramayana sequence, which sees Lord Ram with his…
Representational photo (AFP) Israeli soldiers allegedly tortured a one-year-old child in central Gaza to pressure his father into making confessions during an interrogation, according to a report by Palestine TV.The channel reportedly aired footage showing injuries on the child, identified as Karim, after he was detained by Israeli forces near the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in…
Rupee extended its losing streak on Friday, tumbling 28 paisa in early trade, to hit a fresh record low of 94.24 against the US dollar. This comes after the currency fell sharply in the last session on Wednesday, when it slipped 29 paise to breach the 94 par US dollar mark to hit 94.05 amid…
Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) NEW DELHI: Indian seafarers navigating the Strait of Hormuz are grappling with GPS disruptions, warnings of underwater mines and the absence of a clear navigation authority even as Iran, in a big relief to New Delhi, announced the safe passage for containers belonging to “friendly nations”.Ships in the region are…
A major Hindu festival, Ram Navami 2026 commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, the embodiment of purity and justice. Ram Navami was scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026 while Ayodhya city is celebrating Ram Navami today, March 27, 2026. Devotees unite on this auspicious occasion to honor the teachings, ideals, and values of Lord…
US Dollar bill bearing Trump’s signature (AI-generated image) US President Donald Trump’s administration has once again stirred controversy, this time with a proposal to include his signature on American paper currency ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary.The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday that future US dollar notes will carry Trump’s signature alongside that of…
Iran is benefitting twofold from the sale of oil amid rising prices since the start of the war as it is the only country to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is estimated to have generated roughly $139 million per day from sales of this key blend so far in March, up from about $115…
A shocking incident took place near Balurgi village in Afazalpur taluk in Kalaburagi district on Thursday, wherein a man slit his wife’s throat with a sharp weapon and drove his car over her body. HUBBALI: A shocking incident took place near Balurgi village in Afazalpur taluk in Kalaburagi district on Thursday, wherein a man slit…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who turned 15 today, is already being counted among the most destructive hitters in Indian cricket and the Indian Premier League. His stunning 35-ball century in last season’s tournament was just the beginning, as he has continued to produce big runs and impactful innings across…
US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for possible strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure for 10 more days, saying the pause came at Tehran’s request and stressing that negotiations are moving in a positive direction.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was delaying any action by 10 days until April 6…
Balendra “Balen” Shah, 35, is set to take oath as Nepal’s prime minister on Friday, coinciding with Ram Navami as observed in the Himalayan country. It would put one of the world’s youngest PMs in office and mark a dramatic rise for the rapper-turned-politician who forged his political career taking on Singha Durbar, the Himalayan…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has said that if a private vehicle requisitioned by a district administration meets with an accident, then liability would be fastened on govt and not the insurance company for payment of compensation.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh said, “Where a vehicle is requisitioned for public functions and…
MS Dhoni of the Chennai Super Kings (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on the ongoing debate around MS Dhoni’s role for Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2026, making it clear that he is not in favour of the veteran being used as an Impact Player.With discussions…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Thursday ruled out imposing restrictions on sale of petrol and diesel, asserting there was no shortage of oil and gas and that refiners were tying up additional imports.Calling India an “oasis of energy security” that supplies refined fuel to over 150 countries, govt said domestic petrol and diesel availability is structurally…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday told high courts to be circumspect in exercising discretion to grant bail to the accused in dowry death cases, highlighting that the social evil continues to take the lives of thousands of women.Cancelling a Patna high court order granting bail to an accused husband, whose wife was murdered…
NEW DELHI: Data on state-wise donations to national parties for the financial year 2024-25 puts the national capital at the top. A total of Rs 2,639.4 crore was donated to national parties from Delhi, followed by Rs 2,438.8 crore from Maharashtra and Rs 309.1 crore from Gujarat. Besides Delhi, Maharashtra and Gujarat, the top five…
After appearing virtually at the 2025 ceremony (pictured), the one and only Taylor Swift has just been announced to be making a special in-person appearance at the 2026 #iHeartAwards!But as the lights go up at LA’s Dolby Theatre, the billion-dollar question isn’t just about what Taylor is wearing, it’s about who is sitting in the…
ShnaggyHose (Image Via Getty) A new online controversy is building after streamer ShnaggyHose made serious claims about fellow creator Cheesur during a livestream. The moment, which is now being widely shared, comes from a recent “Just Chatting” session. On March 25, 2026, an X user posted a short clip showing part of the exchange, and…
The streaming world saw a major shift this week as Tectone announced he is leaving both YouTube and Twitch. The move comes shortly after he received a one-week ban from YouTube for “excessive swearing.” Because of the suspension, he could not upload videos or go live, which pushed him to rethink his future on the…
