Bengal’s record voter turnout over two phases of polling is the harbinger of change in the state, PM Narendra Modi said Wednesday, expressing confidence about BJP coming to office there for the first time. He predicted that NDA would also retain Assam and Puducherry and spring a few surprises in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. “The…
ANI image As India welcomed the arrival of three crude oil tankers at its ports that travelled through the Strait of Hormuz, two more vessels are scheduled to arrive in the coming days. The move signals cautious easing in the maritime movement of vessels despite ongoing tensions in the region.According to Reuters, two Indian-flagged LPG…
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) The Brendon McCullum era at England came under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations about dressing-room culture during the disastrous The Ashes tour. Reports, primarily from Telegraph Sport, have painted a picture of a team environment that blurred the line between freedom and lack of discipline, raising serious questions about leadership, accountability,…
Rajasthan’s Saarthak Naam Abhiyan encourages parents to choose meaningful names for children, moving beyond casual nicknames like ‘Chotu’ or ‘Kalu’. The initiative aims to foster dignity and strength, as names accompany individuals throughout life, impacting self-perception and societal interaction. While voluntary, the campaign offers a list of 3,000 culturally rich names, seeking to prevent embarrassment…
Former cricketer Suresh Raina (PTI Photo) Chennai Super Kings on Sunday unveiled a major milestone in their history by inducting Suresh Raina and Matthew Hayden into the franchise’s inaugural Hall of Fame. The honour was announced during their fan engagement event “Roar’26” held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.Raina, one of the most iconic…
Nasa has released the first photographs from its Artemis II mission, offering a breathtaking view of Earth as the astronauts race toward the moon, marking humanity’s first journey beyond Earth orbit in more than five decades. The images showcase our blue planet’s radiant beauty as the crew approaches their lunar flyby.Downlinked Friday, just 1½ days…
NEW DELHI: An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 struck Delhi-NCR on Friday, with tremors felt across northern India.According to the USGS, the epicentre of the earthquake was near Jurm in Afghanistan.Residents in Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, and the surrounding National Capital Region rushed out of their homes as the tremors struck.So far, no casualties or damage…
Xi to visit US (Image credit: AP) Chinese president Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States in the autumn at the invitation of US president Donald Trump, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said on Friday.Wang made the announcement while briefing reporters on the just-concluded meeting between Xi and Trump in Beijing….
IndiGo will levy revised fuel charges ranging from Rs 275 to Rs 950 on domestic tickets from April 2, the airline said in a statement Wednesday, amid a rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices.Earlier in March, IndiGo had said it would levy a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 425 to Rs 2,300 on its…
Since the 1960s, the skies throughout Himalayan frontiers have been abuzz with the sound of first the Chetak and then the Cheetah helicopters. These helicopters have regularly been taken beyond what even their designers thought was possible. In the desolate and barren super high altitudes of the frozen Siachen frontier, is where these helicopters shine….