NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy was reportedly attacked in Kerala’s Wandoor on Friday. One of the five accused has been arrested.The five gang members attacked Tharoor’s gunman and driver at Chellithode, near Thiruvali in Wandoor, at around 7.30 pm.The incident took place at a roadblock on the Chelithode bridge when two vehicles blocked…
The Middle East crisis has stretched beyond the one month mark, sending ripples across the globe. While somes nations are hiking fuel prices, others are introducing other measures to cushion consumers from the impact while balancing energy reserves. Pakistan is no stranger to the ongoing energy volitality as the country imports almost 85% of its…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday unveiled the Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan 2026, announcing a series of measures including strict enforcement of the “No PUC, No Fuel” rule, curbs on polluting vehicles and a push for cleaner transport and dust control.Announcing the rollout of the plan, Gupta said the initiative builds…
HYDERABAD: The Centre’s push to ensure 10,000 geographical indication (GI)-tagged products by 2030 seems to have moved into a higher gear, with the total number of GI applications finally crossing the 2,000 mark to reach 2,013 as on April 2, 2026.While Kashmir Kagzi Badam was the 2,000th application to be filed on April 2 this…
Gujarat government invites applications for 90 Staff Nurse (Ayurveda) positions under AYUSH GSSSB Staff Nurse Ayurveda 2026: The Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal (GSSSB) has announced that the online application process for the recruitment of Staff Nurse (Ayurveda), Class-3, is closing soon. Candidates seeking a career under the Director of AYUSH, Health and Family Welfare…
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is all set to take over the global stage with the upcoming release of director Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ this Diwali. The actor, who was in the US this week, promoting the film in Las Angeles and New York, spilled the beans about the project and hit turn as Lord Rama.Ranbir Kapoor…
A 52-year-old Indian mom, Ranjana Pradhan, has captivated millions online with a viral video showcasing a simple outfit change. Her ‘expectation vs reality’ clip, featuring a shift from modest attire to a chic mini dress and boots, challenges age-related fashion norms. The video celebrates the freedom to dress authentically, resonating with viewers who praise her…
Emergency services at the scene of the incident in Peru (Image-X) At least one person has died and 47 others were injured following an unspecified “incident” at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru’s capital during a rally ahead of a football derby, according to the country’s health ministry. “There has been an unfortunate incident at the…
NEW DELHI: Next time you wake up with crushing fatigue, a high fever, a raw throat and swollen glands, take note. The trigger behind it could be something as simple as a kiss.Infectious mononucleosis, or the ‘kissing disease’, is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) – one of the most common human infections worldwide. It…
MUMBAI: Months after his exit, former Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) trustee Mehli Mistry has challenged the positions of Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh on the board of the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution, arguing they are ineligible under the 1923 deed, which bars non-Zoroastrians and non-Mumbai residents, and has called for an…
Director Umapathy Ramaiah has responded to trolls from Thalapathy Vijay fans, denying that his upcoming film ‘TN 2026’ is made to insult anyone. He clarified that the character perceived as being mocked is powerful, like a lion, and urged audiences to view the film as entertainment, not a political issue. The upcoming Tamil film ‘TN…
NASHIK: Nine members of a family, including six children, died in a shocking incident late Friday night after their vehicle plunged into a well in Dindori, around 25 km from Nashik.The accident took place at about 10 pm in the Shivaji Nagar area. The victims, who were residents of Indore village in Dindori, were returning…
Iran downed another US jet A-10 which crashed into the Strait of Hormuz right after it shot down F-15E. Iranian embassy in South Africa shared a footage of the incident on X and jibed, “you not watching a repeated movie.““These days, you see these scenes a lot. You are not watching a repeated movie. It’s…
MUMBAI: A structural shift is reshaping India’s microfinance sector, with regulated lenders displacing informal sources as borrowing from moneylenders fell to 1% in 2024–25 from 46% in 2011, according to a survey by Microfinance Industry Network and National Council of Applied Economic Research.The survey, which covered 10,342 borrowers across 10 states, shows a maturing market…
Sharwanand’s motocross drama ‘Biker’ has opened to positive word-of-mouth, with early viewers praising its touching father-son racing narrative. The film garnered a decent Rs 2.10 Cr on its first day, driven by strong Telugu occupancy. Critics highlight its adrenaline-fueled racing sequences and emotional depth, making it a compelling watch. Sharwanand starrer motocross sports action drama…
Across the world, there are people who associate the planet Saturn with discipline, power, patience, responsibility, and wisdom. In the Indian zodiac system, the planet Saturn is called “Shani,” and he is considered to be one of the most powerful planets. The meaning of the names of children who are influenced by the planet Saturn…
Bollywood Ranbir Kapoor has confirmed that he will be seen in a double role in the upcoming Nitesh Tiwari-directed epic, ‘Ramayana’. The actor, who won hearts for his portrayal of Lord Ram in the newly released first glimpse titled ‘Rama’, has now confirmed that he will also play Lord Parshuram, an avatar of Vishnu in…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma isn’t missing any practice sessions with the Mumbai Indians team. In the nets on Friday afternoon at the Arun Jaitley stadium, he put his head down and mostly worked on perfecting his defensive technique. He refrained from playing the booming hits down the ground.Rohit is 26…
MUMBAI: Credit growth continued to outpace deposit mobilisation for Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India and IDFC FIRST Bank at the end of the March quarter, reflecting sustained loan demand in a tight liquidity environment.Punjab National Bank reported global advances of Rs 12,61,420 crore as of March 31, 2026, up nearly 13% year-onyear, while…
KVS admission 2026: Students await April result lists for Balvatika and Class I KVS admission 2026 results: Since the registration process for the upcoming session of 2026-27 has been completed, now the students and their guardians are eagerly waiting for the provisional list of selections under the KVS admission process.Registration process for Balvatika-1, Balvatika-3, and…
