Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday urged the central government to take a “proactive lead” in demanding an immediate end to the escalating West Asia conflict.The Lok Sabha MP said that neither side was benefiting from the ongoing hostilities, while other nations were bearing the cost through disruptions in…
13-year-old girl hospitalised after acid attack in Ahilyanagar (Representative AI image) NASHIK: A 13-year-old girl from Vadgaon Pan village in Sangamner taluka suffered severe facial burns after an unknown person threw acid at her on Tuesday.The Std VI student was heading home after school around noon when she was attacked, police said. “The girl was…
Jag Laadki at Mundra port NEW DELHI: The Indian-flagged crude oil tanker Jag Laadki arrived at Mundra port in Gujarat on Wednesday, becoming the third such vessel to reach India in as many days amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Click here for live updatesThe tanker docked carrying approximately 80,886 metric tonnes of crude…
India’s Lakshya Sen (Photo by AP) NEW DELHI: India’s badminton teams are heading into a challenging start at the upcoming Thomas Cup and Uber Cup, with both men’s and women’s sides drawn against strong opponents, including defending champions China. The tournament will be held in Horsens, Denmark from April 24 to May 3. Watch Cricket…
Pakistan on Wednesday announced a temporary pause in its military operations against Afghanistan, according to a reuters report quoting information minister Attaullah Tarar.The minister said the decision was taken in view of Eid, and also following requests from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.There was no immediate clarity on the duration of the pause or whether…
Imagine a fairy-tale castle turned into a modern-day battlefield: That’s Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s endless divorce saga. Nearly a decade after their 2016 split, Pitt has filed explosive new court papers accusing Jolie of playing “hide-and-seek” with crucial documents, intensifying their fight over the USD 500 million estate she sold against his wishes. As…
Vijay at an Iftar event in Mamallapuram on Wednesday CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Wednesday dismissed speculation about his party joining any alliance, stating that there would be no compromise on its core principles of secularism and social justice.Speaking at an Iftar event in Mamallapuram, Vijay said, “From the time we entered…
Bengaluru: The tech capital’s mounting civic and mobility challenges took centre stage in the legislative assembly, as BJP MLAs launched a sharp critique of the state govt during Tuesday’s budget discussion.Raising concerns over issues such as the chaos surrounding e-khata issuance, alleged corruption in civic bodies, stalled infrastructure projects, and administrative confusion following the restructuring…
Mangaluru: PU college principals and lecturers in Dakshina Kannada district have resolved to boycott II PU evaluation work scheduled to begin across Karnataka on March 22.Announcing the decision at a meeting held here Monday, Naveen Shetty, president of Dakshina Kannada District PU College Principals Association, said the boycott is part of the second phase of…
“The tea is 15 rupees,” said the tea stall vendor outside Noida Sector 16A metro station, apologetically handing over a cup of tea that had suddenly become more expensive.When asked why the price had increased, the vendor offered a brief explanation with tired eyes, the “cylinder has gone very costly.” Even the samosas and pakoras…
