Middle East crisis: Govt reviews shipping, packaging issues with exporters; relief measures discussed

The commerce ministry on Thursday held consultations with exporters to address disruptions in shipping, port operations and packaging arising from the ongoing West Asia crisis, PTI reported.Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal chaired two meetings attended by Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar, export promotion councils (EPCs), commodity boards, shipping lines, ports and exporters.Officials said the discussions focused on…

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Who is Ryan Pownall? Alissa Violet’s boyfriend as YouTuber’s arrest report reveals details of their relationship and reported fight

Who is Ryan Pownall? Alissa Violet’s boyfriend as YouTuber’s arrest report reveals details of their relationship and reported fight (Image via Getty) Alissa Violet is back in the news, but this time it is not for social media. According to TMZ (April 2, 2026), the YouTuber was arrested after an alleged late-night argument with her…

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IPL match today, LSG vs GT: Predicted playing XI, head-to-head, pitch report, Lucknow weather update | Cricket News

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are set for a high-stakes encounter today, April 12, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with both teams coming off thrilling last-ball victories. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are currently 5th on the IPL 2026 points table with two wins from three matches. They are seeking…

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CBFC denies role in ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak, calls claims baseless | India News

NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on Saturday dismissed claims that the Tamil film “Jana Nayagan” was leaked from its system as “baseless and misleading”, asserting that its certification process follows a secure, access-controlled protocol. The clarification comes amid a controversy over the film’s alleged online leak in high-definition format, which has…

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Shamir Tandon recalls Asha Bhosle’s emotional words: ‘Ab mujhe bahut ache tarike se chale jana hai… khud se milna hai’ | Hindi Movie News

The passing of legendary singer Asha Bhosle has left the music industry in deep mourning. As tributes pour in, music director Shamir Tandon opened up about his close bond with the icon, recalling her deeply emotional words from their last collaboration. He further shared a poignant memory linked to one of her final Hindi songs….

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From matte laminates to glassy surfaces: 6 materials that make a home look luxurious

Luxury in interiors has taken a quieter direction in recent years. Homes in 2026 favour calm surfaces, refined colours as well as materials that stay dependable through everyday life. Designers across India are paying closer attention to what lies beneath the surface of a space. The conversation has gradually moved toward materials that combine subtle…

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Pakistan, Israel war of words: Khwaja Asif’s ‘burn in hell’ remark triggers a ‘outrageous’ response

Israel on Thursday sharply criticised remarks by Khawaja Asif, questioning Pakistan’s credibility as a neutral player in ongoing regional diplomacy. The response came after Asif posted a series of comments on social media targeting Israel. Reacting to those statements, the PMO said, “Pakistan Defence Minister’s call for Israel’s annihilation is outrageous.” “This is not a…

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‘You can’t talk like this,’ observer shoots back at CEC Gyanesh Kumar, gets removed | Kolkata News

By- Kaushik.Pradhan@timesofindia.comKOLKATA: A high-level election review meeting on Wednesday turned volatile when a senior election observer openly challenged CEC Gyanesh Kumar, later leading to the observer’s removal.During the virtual meeting convened by the full bench of the EC, Cooch Behar South general observer Anurag Yadav objected to remarks made by the CEC. The situation escalated…

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