US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure until early April, as Washington signals that diplomacy remains its preferred path forward in the escalating conflict. The temporary halt, announced as a 10-day window, comes amid claims from Trump that negotiations with Tehran are progressing, though the situation on the…
President Donald Trump threatened to block ships from entering and leaving the Strait of Hormuz, even though Iran has already been limiting access to the same waterway, in a move aimed at increasing pressure while risking further disruption to global oil flows.“Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the…
Beyond her iconic voice, Asha Bhosle possessed a profound passion for food, treating it with the same instinct and heart she brought to music. Her restaurant chain, Asha’s, was a testament to her dedication to authentic, comforting flavors. The world knew Asha Bhosle as that magical voice that could do everything – romantic songs, peppy…
Australia has announced a temporary ban on Iranian tourists, citing concerns over regional instability and the risk that visitors may not be able to return home.The move, announced by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, will prevent entry of Iranian nationals holding tourist visas for an initial period of six months.Officials said the decision is aimed…
Kerala elections are scheduled to be held on Thursday, April 9, with results on May 4. NEW DELHI: Out of 883 candidates contesting the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, 324 (38%) have declared criminal cases, including 201 (23%) facing serious charges, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).The data from the affidavits…
NEW DELHI: To boost IAF’s strength, India is set to conclude several big contracts in the financial year 2026-27, including deals for buying 114 Rafale fighter jets, up to 60 medium transport aircraft (MTA) and additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems, the defence ministry has told a parliamentary panel.“There is an increase of…
PM Modi inaugurates Jewar airport NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase I of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant milestone in India’s expanding aviation infrastructure.PM Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Anandiben Patel. Watch PM Modi To Inaugurate Noida…
Nepal’s tourism industry is facing one of its most serious controversies in years after police uncovered a $20 million insurance fraud scheme linked to Mount Everest trekking routes. Authorities say a network of guides, trekking agencies, helicopter operators and medical personnel worked together to exploit international travellers by deliberately inducing illness and orchestrating unnecessary emergency…
CLSA has an outperform rating on Bharti Airtel with the target price at Rs 2,320, up marginally from Rs 2,310 earlier. Analysts said Bharti Airtel is accelerating investments in data centre subsidiary Nxtra Data to $1 billion. Nxtra will ramp up capacity from 300MW to 1GW targeting a 25% market share. Bharti will retain a…
Nayanthara is set to star opposite Salman Khan in Vamshi Paidipally’s next, marking her second Bollywood venture after ‘Jawan’. This collaboration, generating significant buzz, will see the acclaimed actress share screen space with Khan for the first time. The big-budget film, with the female lead playing a crucial role, is slated to commence shooting in…