SRINAGAR: As the Jammu and Kashmir government is accelerating work on power projects in the wake of the Government of India putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack in April 2025, it has announced to revive the historic Mohra Power Project — a 120-year-old hydroelectric facility that has remained defunct…
Russian oil supplies to India could rise sharply, potentially doubling from January levels to account for at least 40% of India’s total imports. (AI image) As supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz continue due to the US-Iran war, India has stepped up its purchases of Russian crude oil. In fact, compared to the January…
May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations across India. While banks will not shut nationwide on every listed date, customers may need to track local holidays before planning cheque deposits, document work, cash transactions or in-person banking visits.Apart from weekly offs…
NEW DELHI: Just days after refusing to step down following the Trinamool Congress’ crushing defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee appears to have quietly acknowledged the end of her government.The West Bengal chief minister’s bio on X now describes her as “Founder Chairperson All India Trinamool Congress. Chief Minister of West Bengal…
A CAPF official stands guard while voters wait to cast their votes at a polling station during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, in Purba Bardhaman on Wednesday. (@CEOWestBengal/ANI Photo) Exit polls on Wednesday agreed that the BJP-led alliance would win Assam comfortably, the UDF would unseat the LDF in Kerala…
Gold and silver are likely to trade in a range with a positive bias in the coming week as investors track geopolitical developments in West Asia and key global macroeconomic data, analysts said, according to PTI.Market participants will also watch the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy decision due mid-week for further cues.“Going into the…
Gerard Butler returns as John Garrity, the engineer and protective father who must now lead his family across a frozen, lawless wasteland in search of somewhere they can actually live. He is best known for ‘300’, ‘Olympus Has Fallen’, ‘Den of Thieves’, and the original ‘Greenland’, and voiced Stoick in the live-action ‘How to Train…
Banjara Hills is considered to be the most sought-after destination for residential purposes in Hyderabad. It is home to business tycoons, celebrities and political leaders. The area offers world-class amenities, high-end dining options and is close to all major business centers. Banjara Hills is considered to be at the pinnacle of luxury living in Hyderabad….
US stock markets declined sharply on Thursday, while oil prices surged, after President Donald Trump vowed to continue military action against Iran and did not provide a clear timeline for de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, according to AP.The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, with nearly three out of every four stocks in the…
Hyundai has officially unveiled the fourth-generation i20, following the recent leak of its images online. The latest version of the premium hatchback debuts first in Brazil and brings a completely redesigned exterior, a revamped cabin and updated powertrain options.The new i20 adopts a noticeably different design philosophy compared to its predecessor. While the overall hatchback…