New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday raised the LPG crisis arising out of the conflict in West Asia, asking why the govt did not do advance planning of LPG imports or make alternative arrangements despite being aware of the regional tensions. “Why did the govt not make alternative…
The government on Monday said India’s fuel supply situation remains stable, with adequate crude oil availability and refineries operating at peak capacity even as geopolitical tensions in Middle East continue to disrupt regional energy flows. Poll What is your primary source of information regarding fuel supply news? Addressing concerns over possible shortages, Sujata Sharma, Joint…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fast bowler Harshit Rana was seen using crutches during the BCCI Naman Awards in Mumbai on Sunday, raising questions over his recovery as the player is set to miss the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League 2026.The pacer attended the BCCI’s award ceremony but was unable to walk onto the…
After a thrilling Oscars ceremony, the talented songwriting crew behind ‘Golden’ from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ took a moment backstage to complete their emotional acceptance speech, having been abruptly interrupted live. The songwriting team behind ‘Golden’ used their backstage press room stop to finish the Oscars acceptance speech viewers never got to hear on live TV….
As The Akshaya Patra Foundation prepares to serve its 5 billionth meal on March 17, with President Droupadi Murmu commemorating the milestone, the moment marks a significant chapter in one of the world’s largest school feeding programmes. What began in 2000 with just 1,500 meals served from the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru has grown into…
Wholesale price inflation accelerated to 2.13 per cent in February–the highest level in 11 months–as firming prices of food and non-food articles kept cost pressures elevated despite some easing in vegetable inflation, official data released on Monday showed.The WPI-based inflation rate has now risen for the fourth consecutive month. It stood at 1.81 per cent…
For more than a decade, Pakistan players have remained absent from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The last cricketer from Pakistan to feature in the tournament was allrounder Azhar Mahmood, who played in the league between 2012 and 2015, although he did so after entering the auction as an English player. His appearance came years…
Veteran actor Mohanlal expressed deep emotion at filmmaker Blessy’s son’s wedding, stating it felt like his own son’s ceremony. He highlighted their enduring friendship, forged during Blessy’s early career. Their past collaborations on acclaimed films like ‘Thanmathra’ and ‘Bhramaram’ were also fondly recalled, underscoring their significant impact on Malayalam cinema. Veteran actor Mohanlal recently shared…
NEW DELHI: The daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has approached the Delhi High Court seeking an injunction and damages against several individuals and online platforms for allegedly circulating defamatory content linking her to criminal Jeffrey Epstein. Poll Do you believe online platforms should be held accountable for circulating defamatory content? In her plea,…
The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of Rs 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surging crude oil prices and incessant withdrawal of foreign funds triggered by geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported.The local currency, however, resisted a sharper fall as domestic equity markets staged a significant recovery…
