Iran stepped up attacks on energy sites across the Gulf on Thursday, hitting the SAMREF refinery in Saudi Arabia. The facility is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil.The attack comes after Iran condemned the earlier strike on South Pars with its president, Masoud Pezeshkian, warning of “uncontrollable consequences” that “could engulf the entire…
Bougainvillaea explodes in pinks, purples, and oranges, perfect for Indian heat. This sun-worshipper thrives in full glare, slurping minimal water, once rooted, ideal for Delhi scorches or Mumbai humidity. “Plant in well-draining soil; it rewards with blooms even in peak summer,” notes gardening guides. Twines wildly up arches or walls, hiding eyesores fast. Prune post-bloom…
Mona Singh praises friend Gaurav Gera’s ‘Dhurandhar’ rise as Aalam, crediting his consistency even without ideal roles. She cherishes their 20-year Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin bond amid viral memes. “Even when he wasn’t getting work, he stayed creative,” she told IANS. Mona recently starred in ‘Maa Ka Sam’. Mona Singh has opened up about her…
India Shelter Finance Corporation reported a strong FY26 performance, with profit after tax rising 33% year-on-year to ₹503 crore, while gross assets under management (AUM) grew 29% to ₹11,044 crore as of Q4FY26. For the March quarter (Q4FY26), PAT came in at ₹138 crore, up 27% from ₹108 crore in the year-ago period, reflecting steady…
Superstar Ram Charan’s birthday celebrations were rather special this year, with the actor and his father, veteran actor Chiranjeevi conducting a special homam at his residence. Marking the auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami, videos of the birthday boy, performing the traditional pooja, went viral on social media. In the post, the actor was seen…
At least two US-sanctioned, Iran-linked vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz into the Persian Gulf on Thursday, signalling a possible shift in transit routes even as the US naval blockade entered its third day.Shipowners and traders are closely tracking movements through the strategic waterway, with only a limited number of vessels attempting crossings amid…
New IIIT Hyderabad programme focuses on agentic AI system design, deployment and real-world applications training NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad’s Division of Flexible Learning has introduced a 12-week online certificate programme on engineering agentic AI systems.It is titled Engineering Agentic AI Systems: Agentic AI from Concepts to Practice and will be delivered…
In a stunning announcement that has sent ripples through the entertainment world, Bollywood’s quintessential ‘Bhaijaan’, Salman Khan, is set to take on a monumental role in Riteish Deshmukh’s upcoming historical epic, ‘Raja Shivaji’. The reveal sparked excitement during a live segment of ‘Bigg Boss Marathi Season 6’, leading fans to speculate wildly about him possibly…
MS Dhoni during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni could be on the verge of a much-anticipated return for Chennai Super Kings, with the veteran set to undergo a crucial fitness test ahead of their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.The 44-year-old has missed the opening matches of the season…
Punjab & Sind Bank reported provisional business figures for the March quarter, showing growth across key parameters on a year-on-year basis. CASA (current and savings account) deposits rose 10.01% to ₹44,873 crore, compared with ₹40,790 crore in the same period last year. However, the CASA ratio stood at 30.77%, slightly lower than 31.43% a year…
