US President Joe Biden. (Reuters Photo) WASHINGTON: Democrats face a test of unity in the US House of Representatives on Monday as they begin work on two ambitious spending plans that would devote trillions of dollars to transportation infrastructure and social programs.While centrist Democrats are eager to pass a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that has…
Indian refiners have stepped up purchases of Russian crude as they lock in supplies for the coming month, with around 60 million barrels secured, according to people aware of the developments. The move comes as disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to affect global oil flows.The cargoes have reportedly been contracted at…
As Kerala heads towards the 2026 Assembly elections, data from the 2021 polls indicates that electoral contests in the state remain highly competitive, with narrow victory margins, fragmented vote shares and a small but steady NOTA presence shaping the political landscape.According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Kerala Election Watch,…
Rain Chaos in UAE But Are You Allowed to Work From Home? As heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds sweep across the UAE, a pressing question has surfaced among residents and professionals alike: Is remote work mandatory for private sector employees during unstable weather? The answer, as it turns out, sits at the intersection of…
ONGC floated a tender for these rigs as it looks to accelerate hydrocarbon exploration under the government’s Samudra Manthan mission. (AI image) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation or ONGC is expected to spend about $18–20 billion on hiring deep-water drilling rigs for what could become its largest-ever oil exploration programme, according to people familiar with…
NZ vs SA, 5th T20I Live Score: New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to field. The five-match T20 series between New Zealand and South Africa is tied at 2-2. Both teams have won two games each, making today’s final match the decider. James Neesham: We will bowl first. Not too concerned. It…
MS Dhoni at Chepauk (Screengrab) The veteran batter of CSK, MS Dhoni, is set to play his 19th IPL season. Even at the age of 44, he remains active in the tournament. In a recent intra-squad match at Chepauk, Dhoni was seen effortlessly smashing a six off Mukesh Chaudhary with just a slight movement of…
The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has announced that it will conduct a re-examination for the Class 12 Hindi paper after several reports of a question paper leak during the 2026 board exams.According to an official notice, the Higher Secondary Certificate (Class 12) Hindi exam (code 010/810), which was held on March 14, 2026,…
Honda is preparing to introduce a mid-cycle update for the City sedan, with development already underway. A partially camouflaged prototype has been spotted on public roads in Brazil, indicating that testing is in progress ahead of its global debut. The refreshed model is expected to arrive in the second half of 2026. A single image…
Aviation in Dubai and at the other UAE airports continue to be functional amid the ongoing regional issues in the Middle East. But airlines are continuously adjusting schedules. On March 25, 2026, Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India issued fresh travel advisories for passengers. For those travelling between the countries, this is an important update.IndiGo’s…