The clause allows relief in extraordinary circumstances beyond human control, such as war, and frees parties from contractual liability NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict should be treated as a “war” to invoke the ‘force majeure’ clause in public contracts where obligations have been impacted by disruptions, the finance ministry has said.It has allowed govt…
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU: A row over alleged vulgarity in the Hindi version of a song of an upcoming Kannada film ‘KD: The Devil’ spilled into Parliament on Wednesday, with Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadoria flagging what he described as the harmful impact of unchecked explicit content on OTT platforms and social media.In response, Union information and…
Jofra Archer struck with the first ball of the second innings to equal a record held by Mohammed Shami during Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on Sunday.Opening the bowling for Rajasthan Royals, Archer bowled KKR opener Tim Seifert for a golden duck with the first delivery of…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Sunday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government after CNG prices were increased again in Delhi and the NCR region, marking the second hike within two days.Sharing a post on X, the Congress alleged that the Centre under PM Modi had burdened consumers with repeated fuel price hikes…
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Congress in-charge for the state Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday held a joint press conference from Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar and Congress state in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala on Tuesday held a joint press conference at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee…
At least 14 people were killed and 38 others injured in a highway bomb attack in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, underscoring a surge in violence just weeks ahead of the country’s presidential election.The bomb detonated after assailants brought traffic to a halt, using a bus and another vehicle to block the road.Authorities said the blast…
US President Donald Trump was evacuated following a security incident during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. According to AFP, a cabinet member said shots were fired during the event, though no injuries were reported.The suspect has been taken into custody, AFP reported further, citing the Secret Service via the press pool.(This is a breaking story;…
The gripping drama ‘The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond’ premieres on ZEE5 on May 8, following its theatrical success. The film delves into the lives of three young women entangled by manipulation and loss of agency, exploring themes of trust and control. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, it aims to provoke reflection on societal realities….
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) The Brendon McCullum era at England came under intense scrutiny following explosive allegations about dressing-room culture during the disastrous The Ashes tour. Reports, primarily from Telegraph Sport, have painted a picture of a team environment that blurred the line between freedom and lack of discipline, raising serious questions about leadership, accountability,…
The Iran–US conflict has pushed global oil markets into turmoil, with tensions still simmering despite a two-week ceasefire window, since April 8, intended to enable negotiations. The peace talks amid the fragile truce have so far failed to yield any breakthrough, though diplomatic sources indicate preparations for a second round of talks are already under…
