NEW DELHI: A suspected explosion has been reported outside the office of the Punjab BJP in Chandigarh, prompting a response from security agencies.Security officials have since launched an investigation and have cordoned off the adjoining area. The sounds were heard around 5 pm, according to state BJP leader Vineet Joshi.Senior police officers, including senior superintendent…
PM Modi condemns strikes on Qatar energy infrastructure during talks with Amir Al Thani NEW DELHI: PM Modi spoke to the leaders of Qatar, Oman, Jordan, France and Malaysia to underline the urgent need for de-escalation and return to dialogue and diplomacy. After his talks with Qatar’s Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Modi said…
Hania Aamir sparked speculation by wearing a red bandana with “Asim Ali” written on it during Asim Azhar’s US tour. This accessory, reportedly fan-made, amplified rumors of a reconciliation following their public breakup and past engagement. The subtle yet significant gesture, coupled with shared social media “breadcrumbs,” has fans buzzing about a potential reunion. If…
Nestled in the sun-drenched plains of Alicante province, the quaint Spanish town of Villena guards a secret that bridges earth and sky. Back in 1963, workers digging a gravel pit stumbled upon the Treasure of Villena, a dazzling hoard of over 60 Bronze Age artefacts weighing nearly 10 kilograms, mostly gleaming gold bowls, bracelets, and…
With temperatures in New Delhi already touching over 42°C and forecasts suggesting highs of 43–45°C, the India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heatwave conditions in the capital. Authorities have warned of rising heat stress and advised people to avoid exposure during peak hours and stay hydrated. For motorcycle and scooter riders, this…
The US imposed travel restrictions and widespread cancellations on Sunday as a powerful winter storm advanced across the Northeast, triggering blizzard warnings from Maryland to Massachusetts. New York City and New Jersey announced travel bans, airlines grounded thousands of flights, and Broadway shows were called off as heavy snow and strong winds reduced visibility and…
Reportedly, teams hoping to land AJ Brown will not get their way. Several reports stated that the star WR is expected to remain in Philadelphia through the upcoming NFL Draft. This comes as the 28-year-old is expected to be traded, only after June 1. A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field…
Trial in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI entered its third day. Tesla CEO returned to the court to give his second testimony. During the trial, Musk said that he was “a fool” for putting money in OpenAI that started off as non-profit, but later created a for-profit arm. At issue was a 2020 deal…
SBI Life Insurance Company Limited reported a mixed performance for the fourth quarter, with most key metrics coming in below CNBC-TV18 poll estimates despite year-on-year growth in select segments. New business premium rose to ₹11,220 crore, exceeding the poll estimate of ₹10,680 crore and marking a 20.4% increase from ₹9,320 crore a year earlier. Total…
MUMBAI: In a move that will buy more time for exporters, the Reserve Bank of India extended a pandemic-style leniency on trade finance, allowing pre- and post-shipment export credit to run for up to 450 days for all disbursements made until June 30, 2026. The measure, effective immediately, is meant to cushion firms grappling with…
