NEW DELHI: The Strait of Hormuz remains technically open, but commercial shipping is far from normal, according to Anil Devli, chief executive of the Mumbai-based Indian National Shipowners’ Association, the nearly century-old body that speaks for much of the country’s shipping industry.With 14 Indian vessels trapped in this chokepoint that funnels half of India’s crude…
The music industry is mourning the loss of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on April 12, 2026, following cardiac complications. Amid the outpouring of tributes, it is her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle who has been sharing deeply personal moments, reflecting on their bond and the void left behind. The music industry is mourning the…
Mahua Moitra at CJP protest (X) NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP, Mahua Moitra, on Friday joined the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar, expressing solidarity with activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike demanding accountability from the Union education minister.Addressing protesters at the demonstration, Moitra criticised the Centre, saying, “These…
Arvind Kejriwal (L) and Raghav Chadha (R) NEW DELHI: A day after the Aam Aadmi Party removed Raghav Chadha as its Rajya Sabha deputy leader, the MP launched a pointed attack on the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, asserting that his silence in Parliament should not be mistaken for defeat.Once seen as a Kejriwal loyalist, Chadha, without…
Zohran Mamdani said he won’t want the US Constitution to be changed so that he can run for President. New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani is making waves as three House candidates backed by him won election over two incumbents and a third candidate backed by the party establishment. But his ascension in the US…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: If the greatest knocks of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-shattering IPL 2026 campaign were to be ranked, his breathtaking assault against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator would sit right at the top. With Rajasthan Royals facing a do-or-die encounter, the 15-year-old batting sensation produced one of the most destructive innings in…
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned on Monday as Congress demanded a discussion on the West Asia crisis but received no concrete assurance from the treasury benches, with parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju saying that extensive statements, including from PM Modi, have already been made on the issue in Parliament.The demand for the debate…
China conducts successful missile launch from a submarine. (Image used for representation) China’s military test-fired a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday, state media reported, drawing criticism and concerns from Japan, Australia and New Zealand over Beijing’s expanding military reach.A nuclear submarine of the People’s Liberation Army Navy launched the missile…
Netflix’s recently released cop drama Kartavya, starring Saif Ali Khan, introduced audiences to Yudhvir Ahlawat, who won praise for his portrayal of teenage character Harpal. While many viewers assumed he was a teenager in real life, Yudhvir is actually 33. The actor has now revealed that even Saif Ali Khan was initially convinced he was…
Actor-turned-politician Vijay officially took the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10. The grand swearing-in ceremony was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai and was attended by political leaders, film celebrities, and thousands of supporters. Vijay’s parents, S.A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba, were present at the event, while his…
