As the Middle East conflict continues to strain global energy supplies, the government is pushing for faster expansion of piped natural gas (PNG) connections across the country. But the plan is facing a major hurdle. A shortage of certified gas plumbers has slowed the rollout, with city gas distribution (CGD) companies currently adding only 8,000-10,000…
BJP supporters celebrating after party’s massive victory in West Bengal. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bengal on May 4 felt the pulse of its politics and what was seemingly inevitable – the poriborton.The 2026 Bengal assembly verdict wasn’t just decisive — it was transformative. The once-puny BJP morphed into an invincible force, surging past the 200-mark…
The recently released trailer of ‘Alpha’ starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari and Bobby Deol has generated considerable excitement among movie lovers, with audiences praising its action-packed visuals and star-studded cast. Joining the growing list of admirers is Vicky Kaushal, who took a moment to applaud the film and extend his support to its team, particularly actor…
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The peace deal, and the resultant fall in oil prices brings OMCs, IndiGo, the currency and all the stocks exposed to West Asia back in focus. A fall in the US Dollar index will also bring Metals in the spotlight, a sector that underperformed last week. Sensex Today…
NEW DELHI: On a day Parliament put its stamp of approval on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2026 amid demands from opposition MPs that the bill be referred to a standing committee for wider consultation, two National Council for Transgender Persons members from the community sent their resignation to the social justice minister…
The beloved ‘Aadu’ film series is set for its grand conclusion with ‘Aadu 3: One Last Ride’, releasing in two parts. Director Midhun Manuel Thomas confirmed the finale, explaining the narrative’s need for extensive world-building across timelines. The first part arrives March 19, 2026, promising an epic end to Shaji Pappan’s saga. The popular Malayalam…
A volatile mix of surging crude prices, currency weakness and supply disruptions must be forcing investors to rethink portfolio strategies, even as India’s long-term growth narrative remains intact. Hemant Sood, Founder and Director at Findoc, describes the current phase as a “structural stress test” driven by three converging forces — oil above $100 per barrel,…
(Image shared by DRDO on X) NEW DELHI: In another milestone in advanced missile technology, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have conducted the successful flight-tests of RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, the defence ministry said on Tuesday.The missiles after…
In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan Police will use the River Thames to separate pro-Iranian protesters from counterdemonstrators in central London this Sunday, as the city braces for what police have described as a “highly volatile” situation.Interior minister Shabana Mahmood approved the Met’s request to ban the annual Al-Quds Day march, organised by the Islamic…
Tripura Madhyamik Result 2026 to be released soon, check TBSE class 10 result updates TBSE class 10 result date 2026: The Tripura Board of Secondary Education is now expected to release the Tripura Madhyamik Result 2026 later than usual, with fresh inputs indicating a delay in the declaration timeline. The TBSE result 2026 class 10,…
