Targeting of commercial shipping, endangering crew members, impeding free navigation and attacking civilian maritime infrastructure is unacceptable, said the Indian govt, stressing amid the escalating W Asia conflict, India’s energy security and trade are critically dependent on the safe and unimpeded passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Addressing a session of the International Maritime Organisation…
NEW DELHI: Feeling the pinch of a surge in global crude prices, oil marketing companies on Friday increased the retail price of 95-octane premium petrol by nearly Rs 2 a litre and jacked up the rates of industrial diesel by Rs 22 a litre.At the same time, IndianOil, the country’s largest fuel retailer vowed to…
AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: As the cricket world gears up for IPL 2026, one of the tournament’s most iconic “bromances” is back in the spotlight. AB de Villiers, the legendary South African batter and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart, has made a candid admission regarding his first…
CBSE mandates menstrual hygiene measures in schools The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to implement comprehensive menstrual hygiene management (MHM) measures, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that recognises menstrual health as a fundamental right tied to dignity, education, and equal opportunity. The directive calls for immediate improvements in…
The Indian theatrical release of the Oscar-nominated film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ has reportedly been blocked by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). According to the latest reports, the board halted the film’s planned release citing ‘political relationships’ behind the decision.According to a report on Variety, the film’s distributor, Manoj Nandwana, revealed that…
Today is a day of vibrancy and opportunities as Jupiter beams down luck on your pursuits. You might receive delightful news from the younger ones early in the day. It’s a wonderful time to tackle errands first to free up your afternoon for more fulfilling activities. Romantic pursuits are favored, encouraging you to express your…
NEW DELHI: The fundamental right to travel can’t be curtailed “indefinitely”, the Delhi high court said Friday as it quashed look-out circulars (LOCs) issued against NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy in 2021 following a case lodged against them by the CBI.Underlining the right to travel abroad is an integral part of the right…
A federal jury in San Francisco has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding Twitter (now X) investors in 2022 by disparaging the company in an effort to secure a lower purchase price for the platform, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.Jurors concluded that Musk intentionally misled shareholders by claiming the social media company—later renamed X—had an…
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath during an inspection visit to review work at Major Dhyan Chand Sports University. (PTI Photo) Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its ambition to become a major sporting hub, with the government led by Yogi Adityanath rolling out a wide-ranging plan focused on world-class infrastructure, education and grassroots development. At the…
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has extended the registration deadline for the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026, offering aspirants additional time to apply. Candidates can now complete their applications till March 23, 2026, while the entrance exam is scheduled to be held on May 9, 2026 in computer-based mode.The…
