NEW DELHI: The opposition parties are mulling another notice in Parliament for removal of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar , the move coming days after their earlier plea was rejected by the Speaker of Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the RajyaSabha.Sources said key INDIA bloc parties are discussing the matter and working on a…
KARACHI: Pakistan has returned $2 billion it owed in debt to the United Arab Emirates, the country’s central bank said Saturday.The announcement by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) comes two days after Saudi Arabia deposited $2 billion, part of the $3 billion aid, with the SBP. The amount was kept with the central banks…
The Paralympic Committee of India has sacked Dronacharya awardee coach Naval Singh with immediate effect after harassment allegations made by Paralympic champion Sumit Antil, in a case that has quickly turned into one of the most serious athlete-welfare controversies in Indian athletics. Sumit Antil competes in the men’s javelin throw event during the World Para…
At the Venice Film Festival, Nicole Kidman faced an unthinkable moment of sorrow when she received the news of her mother’s death just hours before accepting her Best Actress accolade. In the midst of grief, she drew upon her mother’s enduring spirit, embracing the powerful reminder to rise above adversity. Nicole Kidman is reflecting on…
The rupee opened at 93.28 per US dollar on Thursday (April 16), compared with the previous close of 93.37, marking a marginal gain of 9 paise in early trade. However, gains remained limited as persistent dollar demand from importers and companies with overseas borrowings offset optimism around a potential Iran ceasefire. Currency traders said intraday…
Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply on Saturday after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warned vessels against approaching the area.Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the strait would remain shut until the United States lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. “Therefore, from this evening, the…
Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: Medical devices used every day—from syringes and surgical sutures to implants—may soon face tighter regulation, with Centre proposing stricter labelling rules and a standardised testing fee system aimed at improving safety and accountability. Under a draft amendment to Medical Devices Rules, 2017, manufacturers may be required to clearly disclose on…
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday in its latest round of weapons testing this year, according to a statement from South Korea.South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles were launched in the morning from the Sinpo area on the east coast, adding that Seoul has increased surveillance and…
NEW DELHI: HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private lender, has recorded a net profit of Rs 19,221 crore during the fourth quarter of last financial year, up 9.1% from Rs 17,616 crore a year ago, while full-year net profit rose to Rs 74,671 crore from Rs 67,347 crore, an increase of 10.9%. The board recommended…
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: A superb death bowling effort from Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy helped Sunrisers Hyderabad edge past Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in their IPL 2026 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Saturday.With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad have climbed to fourth place in…
