US President Donald Trump revealed that a brief radio message from downed F-15 airman initially triggered alarm in Washington, with officials fearing it could be an Iranian ploy to lure American forces into a trap.“What he said on the radio sounded like something a Muslim would say,” Trump told Axios on Sunday.“He said: ‘Power be…
Gold and silver are expected to move in a tight range this week, with a mild upward bias, as investors watch geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and key global economic cues, analysts said. Domestically, the Reserve Bank of India’s monetary policy announcement due mid-week will also be in focus. Pranav Mer of JM Financial…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Mohammed Shami celebrates the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Abhishek Sharma. (AP Photo) HYDERABAD: The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium has been a high-scoring one but on Sunday, Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled to get going in their five-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants.SRH assistant coach James Franklin said that they were…
Malda ‘hostage’ incident: ECI has handed over the probe to NIA NEW DELHI: The District Magistrate (DM) of West Bengal’s Malda issued a show-cause notice to the Additional District Magistrate (Law and Order) after seven judicial officers, including three women, were gheraoed on April 1. The show-cause notice dated April 4 was served to ADM…
Industrialist Anand Mahindra has once again sparked a fresh travel debate with a post on X. this time turning the spotlight on India’s one of the most overlooked and underrated states—Jharkhand. In the post Mahindra admits that, like many travellers, he too had ignored the state while planning holidays and candidly says, “I plead guilty…
A road incident captured on a dash camera is going viral on social media. In the video, it shows how a chain of poor driving decisions can quickly turn into a dangerous situation. The viral clip captures a fast-moving car, likely to be a Hyundai Creta or Hyundai Venue, approaching a diversion without slowing down…
NEW DELHI: CII has released a 20-point plan to help shield Indian companies grappling with the impact of the West Asia crisis, including tax and duty rejig for energy inputs, customs waiver for LNG, and long-term capital gains tax exemption for primary market investment to boost foreign capital inflows.Drawing upon the Covid-era toolkit, the industry…
At least 41 miners were trapped underground after a Ukrainian strike hit a coal mine in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region, a Moscow-installed official said on Monday. According to Leonid Pasechnik, the strike targeted the Bilorichenska coal mine, damaging a power substation and cutting electricity supply, which left workers stranded below ground. “All the relevant services…
On the surface, the idea of using onions and baking soda to attract or control pests might seem a little out of the ordinary. In fact, many people might even go so far as to believe it’s just a trick or folklore that has been passed down without any basis in fact. However, the fact…
Why are bond yields rising?Bond yields are climbing due to a combination of rising crude oil prices and a weakening rupee, both of which add to inflationary pressures. India’s 10-year benchmark yield has risen to around 7% from 6.68% a month ago. Crude oil prices have surged to $115–$120 per barrel, and with India importing…