NEW DELHI: The joint opposition on Friday moved Parliament for removal of Gyanesh Kumar as chief election commissioner (CEC), a critical step that takes the anti-BJP camp’s protest against the nationwide SIR and conduct of elections to the extreme limit that would further widen its already yawning chasm with the NDA. The removal notice comes…
Representative image (AP) NEW DELHI: Iran has allowed two India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers to transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Reuters reported citing four sources with direct knowledge of the matter.The development comes as Iran’s Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, confirmed that Tehran would provide…
Thiruvananthapuram: The LDF govt in Kerala decided Friday to back a Supreme Court affidavit seeking steps to preserve the customs and traditions of Sabarimala, aligning with the Travancore Devaswom Board’s position and reconsidering its earlier stance of supporting the entry of women of all ages to the shrine. The shift in the state govt’s stand…
NEW DELHI: Frowning at an advocate’s repeated attempts through PILs to seek paid two-day monthly menstrual leave for female workers, Supreme Court said Friday that such a move could create a psychological barrier among women that they are inferior to men as they can’t work when they are menstruating. A bench of CJI Surya Kant…
Suni Lee celebrates 23rd birthday with friends in Turks and Caicos as Olympic gymnast’s fun TikTok moments go viral (Image via Getty) Olympic gymnast Suni Lee marked her 23rd birthday with a sunny vacation that quickly caught fans’ attention online. The American star shared short dance clips and photos from a tropical trip with friends,…
Death, black marketing, theft, hotels overcharging, restaurants shutting down causing job losses – shortage of LPG cylinders due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and Israel is upending lives and livelihood in a multitude of ways across the country. Domestic LPG cylinder prices are being blackmarketed at double the rates – Rs…
6 fingers and technical glitches: Internet claims Netanyahu’s war speech amid Iran vs US/Israel tensions is fake, ‘AI-generated’ video goes viral A new controversy is sweeping across social media after a recent video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu triggered a storm of speculation online, with thousands of users on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that…
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has a clear message for the company’s employees. She has advised that employees seeking promotions at the company must demonstrate proficiency in using its artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The recommendation comes as AI skills have become a key part of how the consultancy now operates. Speaking on the Rapid Response podcast,…
Iran has reportedly allowed two LPG tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to sail to India, while concerns rise on supply diruptions in the country amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Additionally, a crude oil tanker carrying Saudi Arabian cargo is set to reach India on Saturday after passing through the Strait around…
NEW DELHI: Oil on fire is beginning to make flying much more expensive. IndiGo will levy a fuel charge between Rs 425 and Rs 2,300 from Saturday (March 14), on all its domestic and international flights due to “the significant surge in fuel prices following the ongoing geopolitical issues.” IndiGo’s announcement of this cess, which…
