Russian authorities said on Sunday that air defences shot down 19 Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad region, as part of a continued wave of attacks targeting key infrastructure. Debris from one of the intercepted drones struck and damaged a section of an oil pipeline near the Baltic port of Primorsk, prompting emergency measures to safely…
Iran has warned it could pull out of its fragile two-week ceasefire with the United States if Israeli strikes on Hezbollah continue, signalling a rapid deterioration in an already shaky truce agreed only days ago.According to Iran’s state-linked Tasnim news agency, an informed source said Tehran is “considering the possibility” of withdrawing from the agreement…
Centre has urged states and Union territories to step up efforts to counter rumours around LPG supply, warning that inadequate public communication is contributing to unnecessary concern and panic buying in some areas. In a letter addressed to chief secretaries, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas said that at present, only 17 states and…
New Delhi: The earnings of Indian Railways from passenger movement rose 6% to around Rs 80,000 crore in 2025-26, while freight revenue lagged, clocking a 1.4% rise to Rs 17.8 lakh crore.Data showed that the national transporter carried a record 741 crore passengers during the last financial year and freight loading was at an all-time…
Kayaköy, an abandoned town located in Turkey’s southwestern Muğla province, has been referred to as a ghost town. In addition, it has been designated by the NIA (National Immigration Agency) as an open-air museum in memory of the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey. Following the Greco-Turkish War, the town’s 10,000 inhabitants (all of…
The rupee fell 49 paise to hit a record low of 92.89 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid sustained pressure from a strong dollar and global market volatility.As the currency weakened, the Reserve Bank of India has significantly increased its market intervention using forward contracts, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with…
Back in 2003, Rajpal was in Canada filming ‘The Hero’. Fate (and a mutual friend) stepped in, and he met Radha. At the time, neither of them thought a casual chat would lead to a lifetime together. “We didn’t know then that we would get married,” Radha shared. What followed was a gruelling 10-month-long distance…
Failing to verify the credibility of the seller or developer can expose buyers to fraud or project delays. Issues like past legal disputes, financial instability, or non-delivery of previous projects can signal risk. Conducting background checks and reviewing past performance helps ensure a secure and reliable transaction. Real estate transactions require substantial financial investments, and…
Spot gold, which had declined for nine consecutive sessions, is now stabilising at around USD 4,420 per ounce in international markets, supported by cautious optimism surrounding the Iran conflict, said Praveen Singh, Head of Commodities at Mirae Asset ShareKhan. He noted that US President Donald Trump had announced a five-day pause on strikes targeting energy…
As per the latest update provided by Emirates, the airline is currently operating a reduced flight schedule following the partial opening of the regional airspace. The airline also provided an advisory to passengers to keep themselves updated about their plans. The latest update provided by the airline, dated 18 March, 15:00 Dubai time, states that…