File photo: Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde NEW DELHI: A helicopter carrying Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde was forced to return to Mumbai on Thursday afternoon after encountering bad weather mid-flight, officials said.According to news agency ANI, Shinde was travelling from Mumbai to Murbad in Thane district to attend a wedding ceremony in the…
Pakistan said on Sunday that its forces carried out strikes on military facilities and “terrorist hideouts” in southern Afghanistan, in the latest escalation between Islamabad and the Taliban administration.Security sources cited by AFP said Pakistani troops targeted and “effectively destroyed technical support infrastructure and equipment storage facility in Kandahar,” the southern Afghan city that hosts…
Indian stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday, March 31, for Mahavir Jayanti and again on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday, giving investors a holiday-shortened trading week.Trading on the NSE and BSE will be suspended on both days across segments, including equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB) and other market-linked…
Kris Srikkanth has backed Rohit Sharma to deliver against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener, pointing to the batter’s record against the side.Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India cricketer said Rohit has often been comfortable against KKR and expects that trend to continue at the Wankhede Stadium. Watch Greenstone Lobo…
Kolkata, often celebrated for its cultural richness, has steadily evolved into a city that offers refined and luxurious urban living. From heritage neighbourhoods to modern planned townships, the city presents a wide range of premium residential hotspots that cater to high-end lifestyles. These areas stand out due to their superior infrastructure, connectivity, greenery, and access…
The United States on Wednesday announced it will carry out a phased shutdown of its consulate general in Peshawar, citing concerns over the safety of diplomatic staff as well as the need for better allocation of resources.“The US department of state is announcing the phased closure of the US consulate general in Peshawar. Responsibility for…
Indian equity benchmark indices extended losses for the fourth straight session on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty plunging nearly 2 per cent amid rising crude oil prices, continued foreign fund outflows and growing uncertainty over the escalating West Asia conflict.The BSE Sensex tumbled 1,456.04 points, or 1.92 per cent, to close at 74,559.24, while…
As part of his ongoing US tour, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh held high-level discussions with US Air Force leadership, including Chief of Staff Gen Ken Wilsbach, to strengthen growing defence partnership and talked on shared strategic priorities, procurement of MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones and boosting Indo-Pacific cooperation.The IAF chief…
BJP MLA’s Son Booked, SUV Seized After Misconduct with SDM in Nainital DEHRADUN: A display of alleged VIP entitlement on the bustling Mall Road of Nainital turned costly for the son of a BJP MLA, after the misconduct and his vehicle was seized by police on Thursday.Taking serious note of both the traffic violations and…
India’s aspirations in space exploration are taking a major leap forward as it develops the Bharatiya Antriksh Station. The project, which seems to be heavily connected to the Gaganyaan mission, is now going beyond the conceptual phase. According to PIB reports, the space station will have five modules, of which the first module, called BAS-01,…