The fertiliser ministry has sought a 100% increase in the fertiliser subsidy budget for FY27 as the West Asia conflict drives up global fertiliser prices and import costs, according to government sources, PTI reported.Sources said the Department of Fertilizers has approached the Finance Ministry seeking a doubling of the fertiliser subsidy from the budgeted Rs…
The attack comes weeks after BLA forces targeted a train in Pakistan’s Quetta region, killing over 20 people including security personnel. Pakistan’s security situation deteriorated further on Monday after six members of the Frontier Constabulary (FCN) were killed and four others injured while repelling a terrorist assault on a security post in the Hassan Khel…
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines rose by around 10 per cent on Tuesday as state-owned oil marketing companies rolled out a government-backed price stabilisation scheme that will allow carriers to lock in fuel rates for up to three years.Under the new regime, airlines opting into the scheme will pay a fixed ATF…
USS Minnesota (SSN 783) prepares to moor at HMAS Stirling, Western Australia. Ctsy: US Navy The establishment of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Stirling, off the coast of Perth in Western Australia, is seen as a major step in the AUKUS (Australia-UK-US) partnership. The facility is designed to provide comprehensive support services for US personnel and…
‘Pralay’ Ballistic Missiles (File image) Iran’s use of ballistic missiles in the ongoing conflict in West Asia has highlighted an expanding role for these weapons beyond their traditional strategic function. The ballistic missile, seen as a carrier of nuclear weapons, now uses conventional high-explosive warheads to hit targets deep inside enemy territory. Russia has also…
Actor Arjun Rampal married former Miss India and supermodel Mehr Jesia in 1998 after the two met during their modelling days. The couple went on to welcome two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra, and remained together for nearly two decades before announcing their separation in 2018. Their divorce was finalised in November 2019.Now in a recent…
NEW DELHI: A political storm erupted on Tuesday after the nomination of Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan from Madhya Pradesh was rejected, triggering protests by senior party leaders and a confrontation outside the Election Commission office in Delhi.Congress leaders, including Jairam Ramesh, KC Venugopal, Bhupesh Baghel and Sachin Pilot, arrived at the Election Commission…
Since the past few weeks, several reports have been circulating about ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups,’ starring Yash. Rumours claimed the actor was unhappy with certain portions of the film and that the makers were planning an extensive reshoot schedule. The speculation quickly spread across social media, leading to questions about the film’s progress and…
Image Credit: Instagram/ @elliotpage Elliot Page is a Canadian actor, producer, and author known for his acclaimed performances in films and television. Beyond his work in entertainment, Page is also recognised for speaking openly about identity, self-acceptance and personal growth. His experiences have made him a strong advocate for authenticity and the importance of understanding…
Every new government gets a small honeymoon with history. Franklin Roosevelt used his to tell a broken America that the first task of power was not perfection, but motion: “Above all, try something.” Suvendu Adhikari, a month after taking oath as CM of West Bengal on Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary on May 9, seems to…