The ongoing Iran–US–Israel conflict has dealt a severe blow to Iran’s top leadership, with a series of high-profile killings targeting the country’s political and military command structure. While US President Donald Trump has claimed the war has effectively led to a “regime change,” Tehran has moved quickly to replace key figures and maintain continuity in…
Identify honey bee nest around home (AI-image generated via Google Gemini) At first, it might not seem strange to see a few bees near your house. Bees often fly around gardens, balconies, and other open areas looking for flowers. But if you see the same thing happening over and over again in the same place,…
LUCKNOW: A full-scale emergency was declared at Lucknow’s Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (CCSIA) on Monday evening after an Air India Express flight operating from Bagdogra to Delhi issued a Mayday call mid-air following suspected smoke inside the aircraft.The flight, IX 1523, was cruising at 36,000 feet above Ghaghara river in Ambedkar Nagar district at…
NEW DELHI: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has put in place a formal ombudsman mechanism for grievance redressal to strengthen consumer protection.Under the new rules, consumers will now have the option to escalate unresolved complaints beyond the company level to an independent authority designated as the ombudsman. The provision comes into play…
In response to disruptions in cargo movement linked to the Middle East crisis, the government has allowed an additional 30 days for the gems and jewellery sector to fulfil specific export and import timelines.The relaxation comes as exporters face delays in consignments to key markets in the region, which accounts for nearly 30 per cent…
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates his fifty (AP Photo/Anupam Nath) Rajasthan Royals announced their arrival in IPL 2026 with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings, powered by a breathtaking innings from teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The Royals’ bowlers set the tone early, restricting CSK to a modest 127 on a pitch that…
Mohamad Safa, a diplomat and long‑time UN representative for the Patriotic Vision Association (PVA), resigned from his role, accusing the United Nations of preparing for the possible use of nuclear weapons in Iran.Safa, who served as PVA’s main representative at the United Nations for nearly 12 years, announced his resignation on X on Sunday, stating…
Wonder kid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi played an impactful innings in his first IPL 2026 match as the Rajasthan Royals opener scored 52 off 17 balls against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on Monday.Chasing 128, Sooryavanshi’s innings, which included four fours and five sixes, put Rajasthan in control early in the match. RR eventually won the match…
If there’s one person who defined “main character energy” over the last two years, it’s Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed. The daughter of Dubai’s Ruler, she didn’t just break the mold; she smashed it. After her “triple talaq” Instagram post went viral in 2024 (where she famously divorced her husband via a social media caption), she…
The Indian rupee depreciated 9.88 per cent against the US dollar in FY26, marking its steepest annual decline in 14 years, according to market data as reported PTI.The last comparable fall was in FY12, when the domestic currency had dropped 12.4 per cent amid a widening current account deficit of 4.2 per cent.The sharp depreciation…