Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Rajasthan on Tuesday, where he will dedicate a major refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation. The plant, located at Pachpadra in Balotra, has been developed by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited in partnership with the Rajasthan government. The refinery is set to reduce reliance on energy imports and boost…
Connor McDavid’s wife (Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers closed their regular season with purpose, delivering a 6-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks that did more than pad the standings. It set a tone. At the center of it, Connor McDavid dictated play with four assists, wrapping up another elite campaign. The result secured second place…
Videos show Russia’s Tuapse refinery burning after Ukraine intensified strikes. In a series of fresh strikes in the war that began four years ago, Ukraine intensified pressure along the Black Sea front by targeting Russian military and energy infrastructure. Russia’s defence ministry claimed its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones overnight.GUR, Kyiv’s…
US forces early Monday seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in a high-risk operation in the Arabian Sea, with visuals released by US Central Command (CENTCOM) showing Marines rappelling onto the ship after it was disabled by naval fire.According to CENTCOM, the interception took place on April 19 when the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance tracked the…
A Fly91 flight operating from Hyderabad to Hubballi was diverted to Bengaluru on Sunday after adverse weather conditions prevented it from landing, airport officials said. HYDERABAD: A Fly91 flight operating from Hyderabad to Hubballi was diverted to Bengaluru on Sunday after adverse weather conditions prevented it from landing, airport officials said. All 22 passengers on…
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow has now issued a strong warning to immigrants and applicants, stressing that compliance with immigration laws is non-negotiable for those seeking permanent residency or citizenship. The remarks made by Edlow highlight a renewed enforcement push that included re-opening older cases to detect fraud and potentially revoke…
North Korea has test-fired upgraded tactical ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads to refine the striking power of its short-range arsenal, ANI reported, citing state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).The launches, conducted on Sunday under Kim Jong Un’s supervision, come amid a series of recent weapons tests, including ballistic missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and cluster…
In what can be called a display of athleticism by machines, dozens of Chinese-made humanoid robots ran past professional runners in a half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday (April 19). The performance was dominant as they not only broke last year’s record but also surpassed human runners to reach the finish line, seemingly confirming Elon Musk’s…
BENGALURU: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out searches at multiple locations across Karnataka, including premises linked to the sons of Karnataka Congress MLA N A Haris, in connection with a cryptocurrency-linked money laundering probe. Officials said searches are being conducted at around 12 premises under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against…
The United Arab Emirates has asked the United States for a financial safety net in case the Iran war plunges the region into a deeper crisis, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing US officials. The talks highlighted the UAE’s concern that the war could inflict major damage on its economy and its position…