India’s coal imports declined 8.5 per cent to 16.55 million tonnes in February, as record domestic stockpiles and firm global prices reduced reliance on overseas supplies, according to data compiled by mjunction services, reported PTI. The country’s coal imports are expected to remain subdued in the near term, with domestic miners stepping up efforts to…
NEW DELHI: To add further punch to its growing naval fleet, the Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth frigate, INS Taragiri, on April 3.“As the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri is not merely a ship; it is a 6,670-tonne embodiment of the ‘Make in India’ spirit and the…
Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan expressed deep regret over his fractured friendship with actor Dhanush, whom he considers a fatherly figure. This public rift emerged after Nayanthara accused Dhanush of sending a legal notice regarding a clip from their film ‘Naanum Rowdy Dhaan’ used in her wedding documentary. Shivan shared his emotional turmoil over the lost bond….
US judge blocks Trump-era college admissions data rule, calls rollout “chaotic” A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s push to collect detailed admissions data from universities to verify compliance with the ban on race-based admissions, according to a report by The Associated Press (AP). The ruling comes amid a broader legal…
LUCKNOW: Bringing together India’s finest athletes to celebrate a remarkable year in sports, the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) recognised excellence, dedication and the spirit of top achievers by felicitating them in a glittering ceremony here in Lucknow on Saturday.Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath was welcomed by Indian sporting legends Leander Paes, Bhaichung…
Abbas Araghchi (Image/ANI) Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has written a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in response to recent US-Israeli strikes targeting Tehran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant.In his letter, Araghchi wrote: “The repeated attacks by the aggressors in the vicinity of the active Bushehr nuclear power plant are of great concern. They expose…
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large medieval settlement on the lakebed of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, that rewrites our understanding of trading routes in Central Asia. The settlement was discovered near the village of Toru Aygir, and was once part of an important urban centre along the Silk Road and contains well-preserved structures (fired-brick…
MUMBAI: CRED, once a high-trust credit-card payments app aimed at spenders and monetised through cross-sold loans, insurance and payment flows, is now turning to savers, using Kuvera—acquired in 2024—to enter wealth management.The upgrade of Kuvera targets affluent investors with large portfolios, with an emphasis on long-term compounding. The platform seeks to improve discipline, decision-making, asset…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed there are “growing signs that this dictator is gone”, suggesting that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may have been killed in sweeping US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.In a nationally televised address, Netanyahu said one of the first targets was Khamenei’s compound in the Iranian capital. “There are growing signs…
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have eight IPL titles between them but for now, this is a battle of the back-benchers. While CSK are languishing in ninth place with just two points, KKR have only one point, courtesy a washout against Punjab Kings.For both teams, it’s a must-win…
