Venezuela’s oil is flowing across the world again, and at its fastest pace in more than seven years. In April, the country’s crude exports jumped 14% to 1.23 million barrels per day, powered by stronger demand from the United States, India and Europe, according to shipping data and internal documents from state-run PDVSA.The sharp rise…
Kerala’s 2026 Assembly election is shaping into a closely contested multi-cornered political battle across all 140 seats, with the LDF aiming for a rare third consecutive term, the UDF banking on anti-incumbency sentiment and the NDA attempting to expand its presence in select constituencies, with results to be declared on May 4.While the statewide narrative…
Once listed in intelligence files as a Maoist stronghold, Chukka Tola village in Madhya Pradesh’s Balaghat district has undergone a remarkable transformation—one that did not come through force, but through foresight. Previously embedded within the support network of CPI (Maoist) leadership, including the high-profile Milind Teltumbde, the village now stands at the centre of an…
The political map of India today looks decisive – almost settled. Large parts of the country are under the rule of the BJP or its alliance partners. As of May 2026, the BJP-led NDA is in power in 21 out of 31 states and Union Territories – numbers that point to sheer dominance of the…
Yashoda’s love was not loud in the way legends often are. It was lived in daily acts, feeding, holding, worrying, searching, forgiving. And yet it became immortal. That is one of the most moving truths in the Krishna-Yashoda story: love does not need to be grand to be sacred. Many mothers underestimate the power of…
The ongoing Middle East crisis has shaken global oil and gas supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz coming under intense pressure amid tensions between Iran and the US. At a time when one of the world’s most critical energy corridors is under severe strain and supply chains remain disrupted, India is making a push to…
This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) Have you ever noticed your mood shifting on days when the heat feels almost unbearable? The smallest things start to feel irritating and even routine tasks seem oddly exhausting. As extreme heat tightens its grip across continents, experts say this is not just discomfort, but has…
BARGI (JABALPUR): Amid heartbreaking scenes of lifeless bodies of tourists, who went down along with the cruise vessel in Bargi Dam, being pulled out on Friday, a group of unheralded heroes stood out for throwing caution to the winds and plunging into the choppy waters to save over a dozen lives.Sensing imminent danger as the…
The United States has warned shipping companies that they could face sanctions if they make payments to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The alert, issued Friday by the US office of foreign assets control, comes amid rising tensions over control of the strategic waterway.The Strait of Hormuz, through which about a…
Porto is a quieter surprise. Food costs here stretch comfortably across budgets, roughly ₹2,500–₹2,800 a day for budget travellers, around ₹6,000–₹6,500 for mid-range, and ₹14,500–₹15,000 if you are leaning into a more indulgent experience. At the lower end, that might mean bakery breakfasts, sandwiches, simple seafood plates or hearty local dishes at neighbourhood spots. Mid-range…