The uneasy calm along the Israel–Lebanon border is once again fraying. Expanded truce talks under United States supervision along the Blue Line have opened a narrow diplomatic window, but the ground reality remains tense and unpredictable. The two sides remain technically at war, and each round of engagement carries the risk of escalation.This phase of…
What began as a bizarre symbol of excess in a drug lord’s private zoo has turned into one of South America’s most unusual environmental crises. Deep in Colombia’s river systems, hundreds of hippos, descendants of animals once imported illegally by Pablo Escobar, now roam freely, far from their native Africa. Their numbers have surged over…
Samrat Choudhary (File photo) NEW DELHI: Samrat Choudhary has been chosen as Bihar’s new chief minister, becoming the first BJP leader to assume the post in the state after Nitish Kumar stepped down to move to the Rajya Sabha. His elevation marks a landmark political transition in Bihar, where Nitish Kumar had remained the dominant…
Uzbekistan GM Nodirbek Yakubboev comes up with ‘Namaste’ gesture against Harika Dronavalli (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: In this digital age, when every gesture is scrutinised under the microscopic lens of social media, a fleeting exchange at the recently-concluded Grenke Freestyle Open snowballed into a large-scale social media debate.As India’s Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavalli extended her hand…
Russia’s oil and fuel export revenues rebounded in March, recovering from February’s lows as global prices surged amid the Iran war, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).Russia’s revenues from crude oil and refined products rose in March after falling to their lowest level since the start of the Ukraine conflict in 2022 in February,…
Vijay Varma and Tamannaah Bhatia were loved as a couple and fans were truly shocked, disappointed as they parted ways. While neither of them have publicly addressed their break-up or spoken about the reason, they remain cordial with each other. While they chose dignified silence, there was negativity on social media and Vijay recently opened…
In the modern day dating scenario, this question carries much weight. You need to know whether they want something casual, serious, undefined, or if they’re genuinely confused about their own needs. Listen carefully to the answer. Look if it aligns with you. You don’t want to fall for someone who is in between relationships, or…
KOLKATA: A 37-year-old man was found dead with a bullet injury on the right side of his head inside his flat at Nabagram under Narendrapur Police Station on Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as Arup Mondal, and his family members have alleged foul play. Cops have detained Mondal’s ‘girlfriend’ and one of her…
NEW DELHI: Janata Dal (United) supremo Nitish Kumar on Tuesday tendered his resignation as Bihar chief minister, days after he was elected to the Rajya Sabha.In a social media post on X, Nitish said that the new government will have his “full cooperation and guidance.”“We had decided that I would now leave the post of…
Marvel’s Bucky Barnes is embarking on a new chapter in his life — both reel and real! Sebastian Stan, beloved Winter Soldier, is about to take on a brand new role: the role of a dad. His partner, Annabelle Wallis, is pregnant with their first child. Neither Stan nor Wallis has made an official announcement,…
And once again Mumbai’s housing sector has broken all the records and witnessed overwhelming demand. In a recent update, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) reported receiving more than 16,400 applications for its 2026 lottery for 2,640 homes. Yes, you read that right! The application process began in March-end and the lottery draw…
Are you someone who loves that little element of nature around you? Then you need to get these plants, as they amp up the aesthetics of the house and can transform your luck and bring in positivity. Read on to know more…How do plants attract good luck?According to the principles of Feng Shui, plants act…
‘No gas for roti, naan’: Karachi families struggle as unannounced cuts enter second week For the second consecutive week, unannounced gas outages have thrown daily life into chaos across Karachi, Pakistan forcing families to queue for roti and LPG while drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and a denial of lapses from the utility company.The…
Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Sharpening his anti-government tirade over the India-US trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “deshdrohi” (traitor), doubling down on his claim that “PM Modi sold off India”.Addressing a poll rally in Bengal, the Lok Sabha leader of opposition accused the Modi government…
Four years after Shane Warne’s sudden death, his son Jackson Warne has suggested COVID-19 vaccines may have contributed, while acknowledging underlying health issues. Speaking on a podcast, he recalled his initial anger and belief that external pressures led to multiple doses, revisiting the circumstances surrounding the spin legend’s passing. Four years after the sudden passing…
JAC Ranchi releases Class XI examination results 2026 with strong statewide performance JAC 11th result 2026: The Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi has announced the results of the Class XI Examination 2026, conducted across the state over a four-day period. The examinations were held from February 25, 2026 to February 28, 2026 at designated centres under…
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry landed in Australia on April 14, 2026, for their four-day trip, with a plan that felt personal right from the start. They kicked off their visit in a way that was quietly loaded with meaning: Their very first stop in Melbourne paid tribute to Princess Diana, weaving her legacy into…
America is growing deeply uncomfortable with AI and it is young people who are leading the charge against it. A new annual report on the AI industry from Stanford University has laid bare a striking and widening gap between what AI experts believe about the technology and what ordinary people actually feel. The findings, released…
Ranveer Singh has emerged as one of the most biggest stars this year, riding high on the back-to-back success of the Dhurandhar franchise. Adding to the buzz, the actor has now surprised fans by sharing screen space for the first time with his father-in-law, former badminton legend Prakash Padukone, in a new advertisement. While the…
Following violent clashes over wage demands, Noida saw heavy police presence and route marches as investigators flagged a possible organized WhatsApp syndicate. NOIDA: Even as the Uttar Pradesh government’s interim wage hike and heavy police deployment brought relative calm after Monday’s violence, fresh protests were reported in Noida on Tuesday, with security forces remaining on…
