NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Monday attacked the Narendra Modi-led Centre over the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices, accusing the government of burdening common people despite stable international crude oil prices.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the BJP government was engaging in “fuel loot” through repeated hikes in fuel prices.In a post on…
Given the current situation in the Middle East, Dubai Global Village has cancelled its annual Eid Fireworks in 2026. Eid Al Fitr in the UAE is expected to begin around March 19, 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon. It’s an important update for travellers planning to visit Dubai during the holidays. Global Village…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Navy on Wednesday successfully foiled a suspected piracy attempt near merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 in the Western Indian Ocean, once again underlining India’s growing maritime surveillance and rapid response capabilities in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive sea routes.The operation was carried out by Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kolkata,…
Adam Back has spent weeks being asked yet again, by various people, whether he is the inventor of Bitcoin. He is not, he says. He has been saying so for years and again since the New York Times suggested in early April, after dissecting writings from the early cypherpunk era, that Adam Back was the…
Foreign investors have continued withdrawing from Indian equities, with net outflows reaching Rs 27,048 crore so far this month. The selling spree reflects the cautious stance among global investors amid shifting global macroeconomic conditions and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.Data from the NSDL shows that Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out a total of Rs 2.2…
In a city like Bengaluru, where space comes at a premium, many homes are built to be compact rather than expansive. But, a small flat does not have to feel cramped or cluttered. With a few thoughtful changes, even a tight space can feel open, breathable, and inviting. The idea is not to spend heavily,…
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has directed all FASTag issuer banks to immediately validate vehicle registration numbers (VRNs) linked to FASTags and also blacklist those found to be associated with incorrect or invalid details, according to a report by Economic Times. This move of NHAI is aimed at strengthening the accuracy and reliability…
Ravi Shastri and Hardik Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians in their crucial IPL 2026 clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.KKR went unchanged from their previous game, while Mumbai received a major boost with skipper Hardik Pandya…
A six-year-old girl’s death in Bengaluru has been solved with her mother’s live-in partner, Mohan GN confessing to hitting her. BENGALURU: The mystery surrounding the death of six-year-old P Vennela in March has been solved, with a chilling confession from the prime accused.Mohan GN, the live-in partner of the girl’s mother and key suspect, reportedly…
Taylor Swift has been pulled into fresh online controversy after viral rumors linked her to Blake Lively’s ongoing legal dispute with Justin Baldoni. Unverified claims and alleged leaked texts fueled blackmail speculation across social media. The drama comes as fans continue discussing Swift’s future with Travis Kelce and possible wedding plans. While no court documents…