Iran is seeking to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz during the fragile two-week ceasefire, proposing an unusual system that would require oil tankers to pay transit tolls in cryptocurrency while undergoing strict scrutiny.Hamid Hosseini, spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union, said Tehran intends to monitor every vessel moving…
A stampede broke out during prayers at Madhda Sheetla Temple, leaving several dead and injuring others. NALANDA: At least eight devotees died and six others were injured in a stampede-like situation at the Sheetalashtami temple in the Maghra area of Bihar Sharif on Tuesday morning.The incident occurred on the last Tuesday of the Chaitra month,…
An Indian-origin man was trolled and asked to go back to India after he posted a photo of his girlfriend voting in Virginia referendum. An Indian-origin man named Krishan Patel faced vicious trolling after he posted a photo of his girlfriend voting ‘yes’ in Virginia redistricting election. The outcome of the referendum was in favor…
Trigger Warning: This article contains sensitive details; reader discretion is advised.Most people see Keanu Reeves as the tough guy from blockbuster movies like ‘The Matrix’ or ‘John Wick’, and they’re not wrong. Keanu really is an era-defining icon who has given Hollywood some unforgettable performances and enriched the entertainment industry with his brilliant contributions.However, away…
NEW DELHI: In a big boost for the Navy and Indian Coast Guard, the defence ministry on Tuesday signed contracts worth Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (maritime role) for the Coast Guard and surface-to-air vertical launch-Shtil missiles for the Navy.While the contract for ALH Mk-III (MR) was…
Quote of the day by Marie Curie (Image source: mariecurie.org.uk) In every time period, progress has been made by both practical thinkers and people who were willing to dream beyond short-term rewards. These dreamers often work in silence, driven not by money or fame but by a deeper desire to learn and find meaning. Marie…
Filmmaker Vasanthabalan has strongly criticized recent films for spreading hate. He stated that movies like ‘Kashmir Files’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ are deliberately promoting division. Vasanthabalan believes cinema should unite people, not divide them. Director Vetri Maaran also indirectly commented on films promoting hate politics. The discussion highlights the responsibility of filmmakers in shaping public opinion through…
NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Saturday reached out to floor leaders of all parties in both Houses, seeking their support for the unanimous passage next week of the women’s reservation bills that aim to earmark a third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and assemblies from 2029. “After extensive deliberations, we have reached the…
DEHRADUN: More than 70 Indian students, most of them from J&K, who were stranded in Iran amid the war, are scheduled to arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, on Sunday after travelling through Armenia and Dubai, the Jammu & Kashmir Students Association said on Saturday. They are returning on a commercial connection, reports Kalyan…
File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump is weighing a broader Cabinet reshuffle after attorney general Pam Bondi’s ouster this week, amid growing concern inside the White House over the political damage caused by the war with Iran.As per news agency Reuters, internal White House discussions have turned towards…
