Three years are a long time in public life. A 2023 photo of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan with education reformer Sonam Wangchuk and his wife Gitanjali Angmo has acquired a new political life.The March 2023 post, in which Pradhan praised the couple’s ideas and commitment to transforming education, resurfaced on social media Thursday as Wangchuk’s…
In India, silver is used across a wide range of segments, including jewellery, coins, bars and industrial applications. (AI image) India’s curbs on silver imports have triggered supply shortages in the country’s domestic market, driving premiums to their highest level in six months even as demand remains weaker than usual.As India relies on imports to…
NEW DELHI: With the fertiliser subsidy, other West Asia related spends and initiatives, such as the electronics manufacturing push through schemes for semiconductors and mobiles adding to the Centre’s expenditure, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may seek Parliamentary approval for additional spending, without losing sight of the overall fiscal situation.The discussion around the need for Parliamentary…
As second round of peace talks stalled, Iran reportedly gave the United States a new proposal on reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ending of the war, with nuclear negotiations postponed for a later stage.Citing US officials and two sources, Axios reported that Iranian foreign minister Araghchi made it clear to the Pakistani, Egyptian,…
Moving out of a rented home involves more than simply packing your belongings and handing over the keys. A hurried exit can often lead to disputes over the security deposit, unexpected deductions or delays in getting the refund. From unpaid utility bills and incomplete paperwork to property damage, even small oversights can end up being…
Shah Rukh Khan’s explosive 2012 altercation at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium—one of the Indian Premier League’s most controversial off-field moments—has resurfaced, with former Assistant Commissioner of Police Iqbal Shaikh now calling it a case of “miscommunication” that spiralled out of control.Recounting the high-voltage night, Shaikh revealed he was on duty when the situation escalated shortly after…
MOTIHARI: At the age of 68, when most people begin slowing down, Habiban Khatoon stepped into a courtroom to fight for what she believed was rightfully hers – possession of 1 katha and 4 dhur of land. She finally received justice 35 years later, at the age of 103.The order led to celebrations in the…
US to withdraw remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, officials say (Representative image) The US is on course to withdraw its remaining troops from Iraq by September 30, according to US and Iraqi officials, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion.Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi reaffirmed the September 30 date during…
Middle East on edge again: Two ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz Two vessels came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, further complicating fragile diplomatic efforts to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table.Earlier in the day, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship, damaging it…
NEW DELHI: As the first contingent of pilgrims embarked on Haj to Saudi Arabia on Saturday, the overall data shows that as many as 5,446 Muslim women will be travelling as “Ladies Without Mehram” (male companion) for the pilgrimage, with Kerala taking the lead again accounting for 4,477 women in this category.This is the largest…