Nearly 27 lakh workers are gearing up for a nationwide strike—triggered by a single move: the introduction of the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in Parliament. These aren’t just any workers, but the people who keep the country’s power running—engineers, linemen, and staff across the electricity system. Centre is yet to table the Bill in the…
Puducherry Congress chief V Vaithilingam; CM and AINRC president N Rangasamy; TVK chief Vijay Congress MP Rahul Gandhi; PM Modi and Puducherry CM N Rangasamy; TVK chief Vijay Puducherry Congress chief V Vaithilingam; CM and AINRC president N Rangasamy; TVK chief Vijay Congress MP Rahul Gandhi; PM Modi and Puducherry CM N Rangasamy; TVK chief…
NEW DELHI: The government has extended for four weeks its order to withhold the reporting of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for TV news channels with the aim of “curbing display of sensationalism and speculative content” amidst the West Asia conflict.The ministry of information and broadcasting had, on March 6, issued the first directive to the…
NEW DELHI: Indian airlines have cancelled over 10,000 flights to West Asia since the start of the US-Iran war on Feb 28. Aviation ministry joint secretary Asangba Chuba Ao said Tuesday Indian airlines on an average had 300-350 daily flights to West Asia, a number that is now down to 80-90. Apart from monetary losses…
The US is moving to change the Selective Service registration process this year. The Selective Service System, the government agency which deals with teh database of men to be called up to serve if there is an emergency, submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Informattion and Regulatory Affairs on March 30 that says…
Marking its first international acquisition, India’s premier defence shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) has secured a 51% controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) for approximately Rs 249.5 crore ($26.8 million). The Mumbai-based defence public sector undertaking announced in a statement on April 9 that the deal brings Sri Lanka’s largest shipyard under its…
Abu Dhabi enforces strict distance learning rules attendance and live classes now compulsory / Image: file The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge has introduced stricter distance learning rules across Abu Dhabi, making live online classes and mandatory attendance tracking compulsory for all schools.ADEK said the updated framework is designed to align remote education…
At Coachella 2026, Sabrina Carpenter found herself in hot water after mistakenly interpreting an Arabic chant as yodeling, which led to a wave of backlash. Her dismissive comments were met with accusations of cultural insensitivity and Islamophobia. Acknowledging her errors, Carpenter has since issued an apology, expressing regret over her misunderstanding and committing to greater…
The 2026 World Happiness Report is out, and it’s a fascinating look at what happens when a society prioritizes “well-being” over just “wealth.” While the usual Nordic heavyweights are still holding their ground, we’ve seen a massive shift this year: Costa Rica has officially crashed the Top 5 party. Happiness in these places isn’t about…
Hrithik Roshan’s opulent Mumbai abode reflects his affinity for the sea, featuring interiors inspired by ocean vibes and personalized decor elements. But the Juhu residence is just the tip of the iceberg—his impressive real estate portfolio includes luxurious properties in Khandala and Lonavala, a bustling production office, and an array of elite automobiles. Hrithik Roshan’s…