NEW DELHI: Amidst calls by the US for a multinational naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, India Monday backed its own direct engagement with Iran for safe passage of ships, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar saying these talks have yielded “some results”. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said there had been…
Prince Yadav’s India call-up was never part of the family’s plan. In fact, on Tuesday afternoon, his father Ram Niwas was out buying groceries when the calls began flooding in. The retired RPSF (Railway Protection Special Force ) head constable could barely process what was happening.“I never expected this to happen. Today, my phone hasn’t…
The Hogwarts reunion no one saw coming, went down at a pre-Oscar party, when actress Emma Watson and Robert Pattinson were spotted catching up at the bash.Photos from the star-studded bash, saw the two actors deep in conversation, smiling and chatting away as the camera caught the epic click. Their reunion of sorts sparked excitement…
Exploiting Ramadan 2026 charity? Dubai Police arrest 37 beggars Authorities in Dubai have intensified their annual anti-begging campaign during Ramadan, with Dubai Police announcing the arrest of 37 beggars of various nationalities in the second week of the holy month. The arrests are part of an ongoing enforcement drive aimed at preventing individuals from exploiting…
Veteran Tamil filmmaker Thakkali Srinivasan has passed away in Bengaluru at 72 after a prolonged illness. Known for his work as a producer, director, composer, and actor, Srinivasan was celebrated for landmark films like ‘Ivargal Varungala Thoongal’ and ‘Jenma Natchathiram’. In his later years, he dedicated himself to philanthropy, running an ashram and living with…
Delhi University has announced the tentative schedule and venues for undergraduate ECA quota trials, with physical assessments starting on July 16. Candidates must check the university website for their individual trial slots, as no separate notifications will be issued. The academic session is scheduled to commence on July 28, following completion of the admission process….
New footage circulating online appears to show Russian forces deploying the handheld “Yolka” interceptor drone system in combat, signalling a wider operational use of the low-cost anti-drone weapon designed to target enemy reconnaissance and FPV drones.The latest video shows a Russian soldier launching the compact interceptor from a pistol-like handheld device before it autonomously tracks…
Two Indian-origin men pleaded guilty to an H-1B scam in California, where they hired people promising them jobs at the University of California — fooling both the beneficiaries and the USCIS. Two Indian-origin men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to H-1B visa fraud where they hired foreign nationals, promising them jobs at the University of…
Shares of Wipro fell as much as 4% to Rs 202 on the NSE on Friday after the IT major reported a decline in fourth-quarter profit and flagged a subdued near-term outlook.The company posted a 2% year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,502 crore for Q4, even as revenue rose 8% to Rs…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has set dates for its final two shows – the 99th and the 100th Academy Awards Ceremonies on ABC.In an official social media post, the Academy sent out a ‘Save The Date’ invite with a caption that read, “Mark your calendars! The 99th Oscars will take place…
