SRINAGAR: MLAs of governing National Conference and Congress raised the Ganderbal encounter in J&K Assembly on Saturday, demanding that the body of the local man killed in the operation be handed over to his family for a “dignified burial”.LG Manoj Sinha had on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the encounter after the family of…
Karachi Stock Exchange Crash: Following the conclusion of peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad without any success, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday plummeted by over 5,000 points. Karachi Stock Exchange Crash Trading has been started on a cautious note and by mid-day, the benchmark KSE-100 Index fell sharply by 5,353.67…
The Trump administration on Saturday allowed a sanctions waiver to lapse that had previously allowed countries, including India, to buy Russian seaborne oil after a month-long extension aimed at easing oil supply shortages and high prices due to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had previously said he would…
A major disruption on the Mumbai–Delhi rail corridor occurred on Sunday after a fire broke out in the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district, leading to delays and regulation of several trains. The incident took place around 5.15 am between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations (Kota division) when flames were detected in…
Alexa Ray Joel has given a hopeful glimpse into her father Billy Joel’s recovery journey from normal pressure hydrocephalus. She highlighted his active involvement in physical therapy sessions, noted significant weight loss, and emphasized his unwavering determination to regain his strength. Billy Joel’s daughter, Alexa Ray Joel, has offered a reassuring update on the singer…
NEW DELHI: Kerosene oil, which has made a comeback for household use across several states and UTs, will be primarily made available through ration shops and, in some cases, from retail outlets of public sector oil marketing companies for cooking and lighting purposes. The Centre on Thursday allocated 48,000 kilolitres (kl) of additional kerosene to…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his storied career, scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria and move level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose atop the tournament’s all-time scoring charts.The…
Stocks to Watch Today, March 17: Several companies will remain in focus in Tuesday’s trading session as they announced key corporate developments. Stocks such as Reliance Industries, Union Bank of India, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ola Electric, and Tata Motors are likely to be stocks to watch today after updates related to fundraising plans, regulatory approvals,…
US President Donald Trump fires his attorney general Pam Bondi TOI Correspondent from Washington: Another one bites the dust. US President Donald Trump has fired a second cabinet member – attorney general Pam Bondi – within a month, illustrating that just loyalty without serving his cause is not enough to hold a job in his…
Singer Madhubanti Bagchi has reacted to Arijit Singh’s decision to step away from playback singing, saying the film industry often “puts singers in a box” and limits their artistic range. In a recent conversation, the singer spoke about what she described as the “grey side” of the playback music industry and how artists are often…
