After months of repeatedly questioning Nato’s future and threatening to pull the United States out of the alliance, President Donald Trump on Wednesday reassured fellow leaders that he wanted to remain part of the bloc. His remarks came as Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte defended recent US military strikes on Iran, calling them ‘absolutely necessary’…
China’s navy launches a ballistic missile during an exercise with Russia. (image credit: Chinese Navy) The Chinese Navy, or the People’s Liberation Army–Navy (PLAN), on Monday fired a ballistic missile from a submarine during a joint exercise with Russia. According to the U.S. Naval Institute (USNI), the missile flew approximately 6,000 km — well short…
The Centre has once again stepped in to debunk concerns and myths surrounding ethanol-blended fuel, as the country moves towards the rollout of E25 petrol.Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri dismissed the controversy around E20 ethanol-blended petrol, calling the concerns a “misinterpretation”. He further added that automobile manufacturers and vehicle service…
Prince Yadav celebrates with teammate after taking the wicket of Virat Kohli. (IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli stood frozen in disbelief. So did the packed Ekana Cricket Stadium.Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav produced one of the deliveries of IPL 2026 on Thursday night, knocking over the RCB superstar with a vicious 140.4 kph…
CHENNAI: MDMK general secretary Vaiko lost his temper at a press meet in Chengalpet when reporters questioned his criticism on DMK. Speaking to reporters, Vaiko alleged that during the DMK’s five-year rule, there was corruption everywhere and in land registration, money was obtained for every squarefeet of land. Immediately, a reporter intervened and asked why…
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has triggered ripples for economies and sectors across the globe. Even so, India’s economy still appears firm, with only a few early signs of pressure, according to a recent report by HDFC Bank’s treasury research team.The report, Macro Billboard: 40 Charts, Early Signals dated April 20, 2026, says…
Jason Statham, the acclaimed British action star, and his longtime partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the model and actress, are building what could be their most ambitious project yet. The Hollywood couple are constructing a $33 million ‘forever home’ on England’s South Coast that blends high design, family living and a back-to-nature lifestyle in one of the…
NEW DELHI: Moving to implement the new rural employment framework, the Centre on Monday notified July 1 as the date from when the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act 2025 will come into force. The UPA era Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), 2005 shall stand repealed from…
Edappadi K Palaniswami (File photo) NEW DELHI: The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) failed in its attempt to regain power in Tamil Nadu, slipping to third place behind arch-rival, the MK Stalin-led ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and actor-politician Vijay’s newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), as votes for the April 9 assembly…
The warnings come as Nato prepares to formally describe Russia as a “long-term threat” to Euro-Atlantic security at next week’s summit Russia could be preparing a limited military incursion into Poland to test Nato’s willingness to respond, according to claims reported by the Daily Mail, citing Polish media and sources close to Poland’s leadership. The…