Eid al-Fitr 2026, expected around 19–20 March depending on the moon sighting, is being observed across parts of the Middle East amid regional conflict, security alerts and humanitarian crises. A festival normally associated with communal prayers, family gatherings and public celebrations has instead unfolded under heightened security, displacement and ongoing violence in several countries.Across the…
NEW DELHI: The mother of an accused in the Uttam Nagar murder case has approached the Delhi High Court, fearing her house might be demolished like that of a co-accused.The matter was mentioned before the bench led by the Chief Justice, which was informed that a co-accused’s house has already been demolished. The petitioner said…
The petroleum and natural gas ministry amended the framework for the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) on Wednesday, formally allowing it to blend it with synthetic fuels. The measure is aimed towards bringing clarity to fuel standards amid growing use of alternative and blended aviation fuels.The revised notification redefines ATF to include not just conventional hydrocarbon…
Trade speculation around Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies has taken a new turn (Image via Getty Images) As the Toronto Maple Leafs were listening to trade offers for young forward Matthew Knies during the trade deadline, which prompted fans to keep wondering if the Leafs are going to trade Knies as part of a bigger…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ending days of uncertainty, Congress on Thursday released its second list of 37 candidates in Kerala, completing the selection process for all 95 seats the party will contest in the state. In line with the directive from the party high command, no sitting MP has been fielded in the assembly polls.The names featured in…
Cristiano Ronaldo had to wait longer for his first Saudi Pro League title after Al Nassr were denied victory in dramatic fashion, conceding a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against title rivals Al Hilal on Tuesday night. Cristiano Ronaldo was left frustrated after Al Nassr’s draw against Al Hilal. (X Image/@Cristiano) Al Nassr looked…
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East, linked to the wider Iran war situation, has sparked a rise in global oil prices after disruption concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.The spike has directly impacted jet fuel costs, raising fears of higher airfares across the world. British Airways owner flags fare hike pressure International Airlines Group…
Former Congress MLA Alka Lamba NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Monday convicted former Congress MLA Alka Lamba in a case linked to a protest over women’s reservation held at Jantar Mantar in 2024, news agency ANI reported.The case pertains to an FIR registered at Parliament Street Police Station following the protest demonstration organised…
Suryakumar Yadav, right, holds the T20 World Cup trophy as he celebrates with his wife Devisha (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed how a simple yet “brutally honest” question from his wife Devisha in 2018 became the turning point of his career, pushing him to chase his long-held…
The Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments related to the ongoing CBI and ED investigations into alleged siphoning of funds linked to Reliance Communications, with lawyers representing Anil Ambani arguing that “maybe he was cheated” in the transactions under scrutiny. During the hearing, the CBI told the court that investigations into the alleged diversion of…
