As ongoing Middle East conflict continues to weigh energy supplies across the globe, the Centre has approached states to step up commercial LPG allocation, inceasing the distribution to 70%. In a letter to chief secretaries of all states and Union territories, secretary of the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, Dr Neeraj Mittal, outlined a…
US Dollar bill bearing Trump’s signature (AI-generated image) US President Donald Trump‘s administration has once again stirred controversy, this time with a proposal to include his signature on American paper currency ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary.The US Treasury Department announced on Thursday that future US dollar notes will carry Trump’s signature alongside that of…
After appearing virtually at the 2025 ceremony (pictured), the one and only Taylor Swift has just been announced to be making a special in-person appearance at the 2026 #iHeartAwards!But as the lights go up at LA’s Dolby Theatre, the billion-dollar question isn’t just about what Taylor is wearing, it’s about who is sitting in the…
Damage in Tehran (AP file photo) Iran on Thursday officially conveyed its reponse to Pakistan on the US 15-point proposal for de-escalation talks, calling it one sided and unfair.“Iran’s assessment is that it is “one-sided and unfair”, serving only US, Israel interests,” reported Reuters quoting a senior Iranian official, confirming that the proposal “was reviewed…
The moon has been a symbol of exploration for years. However, now it is not just a symbol of exploration but also a destination for long-term human presence. NASA has just announced its new plan to build a moon base for $20 billion. This is a huge step for space exploration and a new way…
The United States has expanded its screening and vetting requirements of social media accounts to cover several additional non-immigrant visa categories, including H-3, K, Q, R, S, T and U visas, as part of tighter security checks during visa processing. The move is unlikely to affect large numbers of Indian applicants, but it signals broader…
Pinarayi Vijayan, Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday targeted Rahul Gandhi and the Congress, calling them the “B-team” of the BJP, as the political fight ahead of the state elections intensifies.Addressing a press conference in Ernakulam, Vijayan said Rahul Gandhi lacked even the basic understanding expected from a Congress worker…
Rishabh Pant (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The Rs 27 crore price tag, Lucknow Super Giants’ failure to enter the playoffs in IPL 2025, and poor form with the bat — Rishabh Pant will hope to bury all ghosts of the 2025 season and start afresh when the 2026 edition kicks off. Lucknow Super Giants…
Over 100 injured in Arad, Dimona in Iranian strikes; Netanyahu vows to attack Tehran on all fronts The Middle East conflict escalated further on Saturday after Iran struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona.Also Read | Watch: Missile strike rocks Israel’s ‘Little India’ as Iran attack injures over 40; videos show chaosIran said the attack…
Former Pakistani envoy to India Abdul Basit has issued a stark warning while discussing a hypothetical conflict scenario involving the United States. Speaking about a worst-case situation, Basit outlined how Pakistan might respond if Washington targeted its nuclear programme. “Suppose there is a scenario where the US views our nuclear programme in a negative light…
