Savitri Pradhan’s story sends chills down the spine. It is one of those rare journeys that prove success does not depend on comfort, convenience, or opportunity. Married at a young age, she became a mother of two while enduring constant abuse and violence. At one point, she was forced to flee her home with no…
A vehicle torched during a protest by a large number of employees of a company over their demands for a salary increment, in Phase 2 of Noida NOIDA: A protest by workers over wage demands turned violent in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida on Monday, with vehicles vandalised, stones hurled and at least one car set on…
NEW DELHI: Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the region is “hanging between trust and mistrust” due to delays in the next round of talks with the Centre, warning that the prolonged gap risks deepening divisions in the sensitive border region.In a post on X, Wangchuk noted that more than two months have passed…
Amidst the LPG crisis, an Indian firm has developed a revolutionary hydrogen cooking stove. This plug-and-play unit uses water and electricity to generate green hydrogen on-demand, offering a zero-emission, quiet cooking solution. Priced at Rs 1,50,000, it’s currently targeted for commercial and institutional use, marking a significant step towards alternative energy in kitchens. We often…
As Donald Trump threatened a naval blockade on Iran, Tehran responded with a stark warning on rising fuel costs. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said global consumers would soon feel the impact, writing on social media, “Enjoy the current pump figures. With the so-called ‘blockade’, soon you’ll be nostalgic for $4–$5 gas.”The post also…
IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Sunday said it has a “long-standing zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and coercion of any form” NEW DELHI/NASHIK: IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Sunday said it has a “long-standing zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and coercion of any form”, confirming that employees accused in a sexual harassment case…
Two supertankers carrying Iranian crude have anchored off India’s eastern and western coasts, marking a potential resumption of such imports after nearly seven years, even as the US steps up efforts to restrict Tehran’s oil exports.Ship-tracking data, cited by Bloomberg show that the Felicity, a very large crude carrier owned by the National Iranian Tanker…
Rupee began the week in red, tumbling 48 paise to 93.31 against US dollar in early trade on Monday. This comes as geopolitical tensions around the Middle East continue to intensify and oil prices once again skyrocket beyond the $100 per barrel mark.Investor mood turned cautious after the ceasefire that had supported markets last week…
TOI correspondent from Washington: The US military said it will begin enforcing President Trump-announced blockade of the Hormuz Strait at 10 am EST on Monday (730 pm IST), while clarifying that the embargo will only apply to vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and not other Gulf entrepots. “CENTCOM forces will not impede freedom of…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market crash today: Indian stock market benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, tanked in opening trade on Monday as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices. While Nifty50 went below 23,600, BSE Sensex was down over…