The uneasy calm along the Israel–Lebanon border is once again fraying. Expanded truce talks under United States supervision along the Blue Line have opened a narrow diplomatic window, but the ground reality remains tense and unpredictable. The two sides remain technically at war, and each round of engagement carries the risk of escalation.This phase of…
Uzbekistan GM Nodirbek Yakubboev comes up with ‘Namaste’ gesture against Harika Dronavalli (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: In this digital age, when every gesture is scrutinised under the microscopic lens of social media, a fleeting exchange at the recently-concluded Grenke Freestyle Open snowballed into a large-scale social media debate.As India’s Grandmaster (GM) Harika Dronavalli extended her hand…
And once again Mumbai’s housing sector has broken all the records and witnessed overwhelming demand. In a recent update, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) reported receiving more than 16,400 applications for its 2026 lottery for 2,640 homes. Yes, you read that right! The application process began in March-end and the lottery draw…
Japanese auto major Nissan on Tuesday said the company is open to explore “options” and may look to work with compatriot Honda for a stronger play in India as the two companies work on strategies to strengthen operations in one of the world’s most high-potential car markets. The statement comes even as the company still…
Samrat Choudhary (File photo) NEW DELHI: Samrat Choudhary has been chosen as Bihar’s new chief minister, becoming the first BJP leader to assume the post in the state after Nitish Kumar stepped down to move to the Rajya Sabha. His elevation marks a landmark political transition in Bihar, where Nitish Kumar had remained the dominant…
Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Sharpening his anti-government tirade over the India-US trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “deshdrohi” (traitor), doubling down on his claim that “PM Modi sold off India”.Addressing a poll rally in Bengal, the Lok Sabha leader of opposition accused the Modi government…
Four years after Shane Warne’s sudden death, his son Jackson Warne has suggested COVID-19 vaccines may have contributed, while acknowledging underlying health issues. Speaking on a podcast, he recalled his initial anger and belief that external pressures led to multiple doses, revisiting the circumstances surrounding the spin legend’s passing. Four years after the sudden passing…
Relationship expert Baya Voce reveals a subtle yet destructive red flag in marriages: a partner’s inability to accept influence. This lack of mutual adjustment, where one partner’s experiences don’t lead to behavioral shifts, erodes trust and security more than infidelity. Healthy couples allow each other’s perspectives to reshape their actions, fostering deeper connection and stability….
On the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Pakistan remains capable of meeting its debt obligations. (AI image) With its finances severely strained, Pakistan is scrambling for options to replace the $3.5 billion facility from the United Arab Emirates and stabilise its foreign exchange reserves. The country…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held a telephonic converstaion with his counterpart Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar. Sharing the details of the conversation, Jaishankar said that the talks “covered different aspects of the West Asia situation.”In a message shared on social media, Sa’ar described the exchange as “a good conversation”, saying the two…