Amid the ongoing regional conflict, and escalating war between Iran-US-Israel, UAE has been grappling with numerous problems being faced by the authorities and citizens alike. While public safety and board exam schedules were already looming as consistent troubles, a recent hike in vegetable prices has darkened the cloud of doom for the public. Residents in…
The United Nations on Tuesday warned of “significant risks” to global trade and development, including higher food prices and cost-of-living pressures, if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.A report by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said the military escalation following US–Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s…
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir checks the pitch before a T20 World Cup 2026 match. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has firmly dismissed allegations that pitches in India are “tailored” to favour the home side, saying the team is far too strong to even consider such tactics.Speaking after India’s successful campaign…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will conduct the Class 12 Economics board examination on March 18, 2026, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at examination centres across the country.With only a few days left, subject expert Rakesh Mishra has advised students to organise their revision according to the official marking scheme and weightage…
‘Ek Din’ trailer drops, starring Sai Pallavi (Hindi debut) and Junaid Khan. A magical love story via a wish-granting bell; sweet chemistry shines. Arijit Singh’s title track hits big. Aamir & Mansoor Khan reunite post-classics. Directed by Sunil Pandey; theaters May 1, 2026. After weeks of big excitement, the makers has now released the trailer…
The comparison between Kolkata and London has mostly been rooted in the past, that is, the British era. During the British era, the city, which was then referred to as Calcutta, was one of the most important urban centres in Asia. The urban structure of the city, which included grand roads and impressive buildings, had…
A widespread outage on Instagram made it impossible for thousands of people in the US to send or receive direct messages (DMs). The Meta-owned platform, which many people use for both personal and business reasons, saw an unprecedented rise in reports of service outages. People in big cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, Chicago, Washington D.C.,…
The Supreme Court of India has allowed passive euthanasia in the case of Harish Rana, reviving debate over the ethical and legal distinction between “letting a patient die” and actively ending life.Passive euthanasia typically involves withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment when a patient is terminally ill or has no prospect of recovery. In contrast, active…
An Indian-origin food brand based in New York has come under fire online after users noticed that the idol of Goddess Laxmi had been removed from its packaging.The controversy began after a post went viral on X, where the account Indian-American, known for highlighting issues related to Hindu Americans, called out the brand for the…
India has purchased around 30 million barrels of unsold Russian crude after the United States issued a 30-day waiver allowing the country to buy shipments already stranded at sea, Bloomberg reported citing sources.According to the report, Indian refiners moved quickly to secure the available cargoes, many of which were already positioned in Asian waters, offering…
