China’s increased purchases of ethane also come ahead of a planned mid-May visit by Donald Trump to Beijing. (AI image) China, the world’s second largest economy, is facing supply disruptions due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. China is on track to bring in an unprecedented volume of US ethane this month, as petrochemical firms…
NEW DELHI: In a major political development, Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move comes days after an open rift with the AAP leadership.Announcing his decision at a press conference, Chadha said the party had strayed from its founding principles….
Kolkata, May 20 (ANI): Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma during a warm-up session before the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: The lead-up to Tuesday’s selection meeting was hectic. As the selectors prepared the roadmap for next year’s ODI World Cup in…
Ola Electric has expanded its electric scooter lineup with the launch of the new S1 X+ 5.2 kWh variant. The e-scooter has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 1,29,999, ex-showroom, but this price is only valid till April 15, 2026, after which it is expected to go up. Ola is aiming to make…
Ebola outbreak (Image credit: AP) Hours after the Indian government issued a travel advisory asking citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has announced that India has sent emergency medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.In a post…
Bengaluru: A 42-year-old central govt employee has alleged that she was raped, sexually harassed, assaulted, and extorted by a 51-year-old man, who allegedly recorded videos of the abuse and used them to blackmail her over several years.Based on her complaint, a special team led by assistant commissioner of police (Pulikeshinagar) CR Geetha arrested the accused,…
England ‘s Ben Stokes (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England Test captain Ben Stokes could be in line for a return ahead of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge despite the ongoing investigation into the nightclub controversy that forced him to miss the second Test.According to a report by British newspaper The…
Udupi: Yakshagana Kalaranga Saturday handed over its 92nd house to a beneficiary family at Udyavara in Udupi as part of its social service initiatives. The house, named Nanda Deepa, was sponsored by M Gangadhara Rao, president of Yakshagana Kalaranga and managing director of Nandakumar Associates. It was built for Yajna, an I PUC student and…
“If you’re a bachelor/young couple with kids, as much as possible, avoid high rises”A software engineer’s recent words in a viral social media post warning bachelors and young couples against living in high-rise societies reignited a debate that has simmered in Indian cities for years. The post, which criticised resident welfare associations (RWAs) for being…
As the US temporarily eases sanctions on Iranian oil imports, Indian refiners are eyeing a resumption of crude purchases from Tehran.According to Reuters, several Indian refining companies are awaiting government direction and clarification from Washington on payment terms before finalising shipments. Watch HUGE VICTORY For Iran? U.S. Forced To Lift Oil Sanctions Under Global Pressure;…
