NEW DELHI: Big political personalities were humbled in the latest round of assembly elections, with voters across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala delivering a “vote for change” that swept aside as many as 50 ministers – including two sitting chief ministers – alongside several high-profile challengers in other states and a Union Territory.In West…
NEW DELHI: Shipping services from India to alternative West Asian ports have more than doubled since conflict broke out in the region, severely impacting the movement of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. The number of shipping services operating east of Hormuz and through the Red Sea rose from 127 in Feb to 257 in…
The US-Iran peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlines a sweeping framework aimed at ending military confrontation, opening the Strait of Hormuz, releasing Iran’s frozen assets and providing $ 300 billion for reconstrction and opening the door for long-term negotiations. While the agreement still requires a final deal within 60 days, both sides stand to gain…
Professor Swaran Singh/Image: University of Warwick website An Indian-origin psychiatrist and academic Professor Swaran Singh has been nominated for a life peerage, earning a seat in the House of Lords as part of a new list of political appointments announced ahead of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s departure from Downing Street next week, PTI reportedSingh, Professor…
File photo: Members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Wednesday said its volunteers, along with affiliated organisations, have been carrying out rescue and relief operations in flood-hit parts of eastern Assam, claiming to have assisted more than 40,000 affected families across three districts.1,912 volunteers have been engaged…
For nearly 17 years, an Air Canada captain flew hundreds of passenger flights without holding the licence required for the job, according to Canadian police.Investigators say the case resembles the plot of a Hollywood film, reports CNN.Geoffrey Wall is a ex-Air Canada pilot and has been charged after he piloted more than 900 domestic and…
NEW DELHI: Government may hike the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the pension sector to up to 100% and a Bill in this regard is expected in the next Parliament session, according to sources. This would align with the insurance sector where up to 100% FDI is permitted.Last year, Parliament approved a Bill to…
Leon Draisaitl trade rumors (Getty Images) Leon Draisaitl has spoken out in support of Mike Babcock ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season, making his position on the new Edmonton Oilers coach clear. “Babcock is a direct coach and holds players accountable, and that is something Edmonton needs,” Draisaitl said during the European Player Media Tour.The…
Stock market today: Dalal Street tumbles in opening trade; Sensex falls over 500 points, Nifty50 below 24,250 Stock market began the session in red, with both benchmarks plunging 0.5% in opening trade. NSE Nifty 50 was trading at 24,211.15, down 120.45 points (0.49%), while BSE Sensex slipped 470.48 points (0.60%) to 77,680.97. The fall comes…
The proposed rules would give affected residents priority for new residential land in the same location after their property is acquired. Vietnam’s government has proposed measures to speed up housing and infrastructure development by allowing land acquisition and construction to begin before affected residents receive compensation.The proposed changes, being debated by lawmakers this week, aim…