NEW DELHI: An analysis of affidavits of 229 out of 233 Rajya Sabha MPs shows that 73 (32%) MPs have declared criminal cases against themselves and 31 (14%) are billionaires.As many as 36 (16%) MPs have declared serious criminal cases. One MP has declared a case of murder, four have cases of attempt to murder,…
NEW DELHI: Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty continued his impressive run at the Badminton Asia Championships, reaching the semi-finals after a stunning win over world No. 4 Jonatan Christie in Ningbo. Ayush won 23-21, 21-17 in a closely fought match, marking his first-ever victory over the Indonesian star and securing a medal for India.This achievement is…
Two large Chinese-linked container ships made an abrupt U-turn near the Strait of Hormuz on Friday as Iran tightens its grip on one of the key passages for global shipping. Ship-tracking data showed the CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean, both linked to China’s state-owned COSCO Shipping, attempted to leave the Gulf in the…
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank posts steady Q4 business update with strong CASA growth, rising advances and deposits, and continued momentum after a healthy Q3. By CNBC-TV18 April 1, 2026, 6:32:33 PM IST (Updated) 1 Min Read Continue Reading First Published: Apr 1, 2026 6:23 PM IST Source link
The five-star Serena Hotel in Islamabad has emerged as the unlikely centre of high-stakes diplomacy, hosting the first round of US-Iran peace talks following weeks of conflict that have shaken the region. Islamabad itself has been placed under an unprecedented lockdown. Authorities shut shops and offices, sealed key roads, and deployed thousands of police, paramilitary…
The European Union and United States are urging India to accept “data exclusivity” provisions in free trade agreements, but a GTRI report has warned otherwise. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has cautioned that such commitments could damage its agrochemical industry, increase dependence on imports and raise costs for farmers. Furthermore, it could also…
