New Delhi: In a major change in policy, govt has increased the time allowed for construction of 6-10 km-long bridges across rivers such as Ganga and Brahmaputra to six years and for 2.5-6 km-long bridges on Mahanadi and Godavari to five years. The timelines have been revised from the current 24-30 months.Similarly, the construction period…
Iran is planning to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz with new transit fees to regulate ship movement through the route. However, the country has ruled out charging any “traditional fees” on ships passing through it.Ebrahim Rezaei, spokesman for Iran’s National Security Committee told Al Jazeera that a law is being drafted to…
‘Dhurandhar 2’ is slowing down at the box office. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead, witnessed another dip in numbers on Thursday, thus ending week three on a new low.Dhurandhar 2 Review ‘Dhurandhar 2’ day 22 box office collections The spy action film that has been on a…
UAE and Bahrain sign currency swap agreement worth AED 20 billion/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed a currency swap agreement worth AED 20 billion (BHD 2 billion), marking a step towards closer financial cooperation and stronger economic ties between the two countries. The agreement, signed during a virtual ceremony, brings together…
NEW DELHI: Prabhsimran Singh and Shreyas Iyer scored fluent half-centuries as Punjab Kings defeated five-time champions Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in IPL 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.After Mumbai Indians posted a competitive 195/6, Prabhsimran (80 off 39 balls) and Iyer (66 off 35 balls) led a commanding chase, helping Punjab Kings reach…
Hyundai Motor India has increased the prices of select Venue variants, with diesel models seeing the largest increases. The hike ranges from Rs. 5,200 to Rs. 20,000, depending on the variant. The revision is limited to specific trims rather than the entire lineup. Petrol variants witness minimal changes, as mentioned before, the diesel versions account…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Screen Grab) Raw numbers often dominate modern cricket conversations, but it is emotion that gives the sport its soul. Beyond scorecards and strike rates, the game is shaped by moments that reveal the human side of players. One such scene unfolded on April 19 at Eden Gardens after the clash between Rajasthan Royals…
Ali Asgar has been part of various TV shows and films during his 40 years career. However, his comic character of ‘Dadi’ on The Kapil Sharma Show gained him massive fame. The actor, who has done successful comic roles in shows like Comedy Circus, Comedy Nights with Kapil, and The Kapil Sharma Show, recently opened…
A viral street interview from a US protest has sparked reactions online, with conservative commentator Dinesh D’Souza criticising what he called the “wrong” kind of cultural assimilation among some Indian Americans.The controversy comes from a clip filmed at the “No Kings” protests across parts of the United States. The demonstrations were aimed at opposing US…
Prince Yadav takes on Tristan Stubbs (Photo by BCCI) NEW DELHI: A fiery on-field moment on Wednesday grabbed attention during the IPL clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in Lucknow, as a heated exchange between Prince Yadav and Tristan Stubbs went viral.The incident took place in the fifth over when Prince Yadav bowled…