WASHINGTON: (Apr 15) US President Donald Trump has said that the war with Iran is “close to over,” asserting that if he pulled up stakes right now, it would take Tehran 20 years to rebuild the country. The president’s comments come hours after the US Central Command said it has successfully blocked all traffic to… Continue reading Iran war ‘close to over,’ says Trump
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Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast: Death toll rises to 14; Cong demands judicial probe
SAKTI (CHHATTISGARH): (Apr 15) , The death toll in a blast at the Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh’s Sakti district has gone up to 14 with one more worker succumbing to injuries, police said on Wednesday. The explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon in a steel tube carrying high-pressure steam from the boiler to the turbine… Continue reading Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast: Death toll rises to 14; Cong demands judicial probe
Hormonal imbalance, fertility issues now affecting women in 20s, say experts
NEW DELHI: (Apr 14) A growing number of young women are experiencing hormonal imbalance and fertility-related issues much earlier than previously seen, with experts attributing the trend to a combination of biological shifts and modern lifestyle factors. Doctors say there is a noticeable change in clinical patterns, with conditions once common in women in their… Continue reading Hormonal imbalance, fertility issues now affecting women in 20s, say experts
The Praful Hinge story: How dad’s conviction & McGrath connection shaped pacer’s career
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: (Apr 14) Prakash Hinge is a proud father but there is a former accountant in him who is very measured with his choice of words and expression of exhilaration when it comes to celebrating son Praful’s match-winning IPL debut. In fact, the Hinge family didn’t even know whether their boy would be playing… Continue reading The Praful Hinge story: How dad’s conviction & McGrath connection shaped pacer’s career
Zanai Bhosle is overwhelmed by how late Asha Bhosle was honoured at funeral
NEW DELHI: (Apr 14) Zanai Bhosle said she got overwhelmed with emotions on witnessing how her late grandmother and legendary singer Asha Bhosle was honoured at her funeral. Asha Bhosle died on Sunday at the age of 92 due to multiple organ failure. She was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Saturday following a… Continue reading Zanai Bhosle is overwhelmed by how late Asha Bhosle was honoured at funeral
Gold ETFs attract Rs 31,561 crore in March quarter amid geopolitical tensions
NEW DELHI: (Apr 14) Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) witnessed an influx of Rs 31,561 crore in the March 2026 quarter, marking an almost six-fold surge compared to the year-ago period, as investors sought the safety of the traditional safe-haven asset amid heightened geopolitical tensions. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, inflows rose 36 per cent to… Continue reading Gold ETFs attract Rs 31,561 crore in March quarter amid geopolitical tensions
Agreement cannot be reached overnight, talks should continue: UNSG on West Asia war
UNITED NATIONS: (Apr 14) UN chief Antonio Guterres has called for continued constructive discussions between Iran and the US, while stressing the ceasefire “must absolutely be preserved” after the talks between the two nations on the West Asia conflict concluded without a deal. The 21-hour-long negotiations between the US, led by Vice President JD Vance,… Continue reading Agreement cannot be reached overnight, talks should continue: UNSG on West Asia war
48 hours to session, no bill in sight: Derek O’Brien on bills on women reservation, delimitation
NEW DELHI: (Apr 14) Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha Leader Derek O’Brien on Monday accused the Centre of “mocking Parliament”, and said that lawmakers were yet to be given the draft of the legislations for women’s reservation and delimitation. In a post on X, O’Brien targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah,… Continue reading 48 hours to session, no bill in sight: Derek O’Brien on bills on women reservation, delimitation
Indian democracy will be stronger, vibrant if women quota implemented in 2029: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: (Apr 14) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that Indian democracy will be become stronger and vibrant if elections to Lok Sabha and various assemblies in 2029 are held with the women’s reservation fully in place. In a letter to the women of the country, Modi also said that with women excelling… Continue reading Indian democracy will be stronger, vibrant if women quota implemented in 2029: PM Modi
I don’t pre-plan bowling bouncers but want to be one step ahead of batters: Krunal Pandya
MUMBAI: (Apr 13) Royal Challengers Bengaluru spin bowling all-rounder Krunal Pandya says he does not pre-plan sending down his bouncers but uses the delivery as per his gut feeling and to be one step ahead of the batters. Krunal produced a measly spell of 4-0-26-1 as RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in their… Continue reading I don’t pre-plan bowling bouncers but want to be one step ahead of batters: Krunal Pandya