Despite the sharp rise in global oil prices, retail fuel rates have remained unchanged. (AI image) Petrol and diesel prices have been in focus since the start of the US-Iran war which has led to a huge rise in global crude oil prices. Several neighbouring countries have either raised petrol prices or rationed its use….
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered prayers to Lord Ram and participated virtually in the Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya‘s Ram Mandir.Earlier in the day, he extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Ram Navami, wishing that the festival bring new energy and enthusiasm into the lives of the people….
US President Donald Trump (AP file photo) US President Donald Trump on Thursday explained why he granted Iran a 10-day cooling-off period, describing it as a response to a “gift” from Tehran, allowing the passage of eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, while pausing planned strikes on its high-value energy infrastructure. He also…
As ongoing Middle East conflict continues to weigh energy supplies across the globe, the Centre has approached states to step up commercial LPG allocation, inceasing the distribution to 70%. In a letter to chief secretaries of all states and Union territories, secretary of the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, Dr Neeraj Mittal, outlined a…
A cricket fan at the Sheffield Shield final in Australia found himself at the centre of an unusual controversy after being denied entry for wearing a “Free Imran Khan” T-shirt — only for authorities to later reverse the decision, calling it a humanitarian issue.The incident took place at Junction Oval in St Kilda on Thursday,…
IPL 2026 Kicks off Saturday (Image: IPL) IPL 2026 is set for a blockbuster start this weekend, with the champion teams and star players kicking off the season in front of fans across the world. Here is the schedule for the opening weekend, along with match details and venues.RCB vs SRH: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs…
The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced the results for the January 2026 On-Demand Examination (ODE) for Secondary (Class 10) and Senior Secondary (Class 12) courses. Candidates who appeared for the flexible exam system can now access their scorecards online through the official results portal.The January session of the On-Demand Examination was conducted…
When the birthing room in St James’s Palace became a chaotic place on June 10 1688, more than 70 people were present as witnesses to the legitimacy of the Catholic heir; at least 42 of these were high-ranking government officials. This uncharacteristic breach of royal privacy is recorded in the British Library in the form…
At the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Taylor Swift stole the spotlight with her impressive seven wins, her first appearance at an awards show alongside fiancé Travis Kelce. Miley Cyrus was honored with the Innovator Award, while Alex Warren captivated the audience with his electrifying performance. The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards concluded after the March 26…
GORAKHPUR: A five-year-old girl from Kanpur presented a toy bulldozer to Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath during his morning walk at the Gorakhnath Temple on Friday.In a video posted by PTI, the child is heard saying, “Yogi ji gave me chocolate and I gifted him a bulldozer. But he returned it to me and…