The two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday, killing more than 180 people, were part of a seismic phenomenon known as a “doublet”. The twin tremors marked Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in more than a century and left the country grappling with widespread destruction.Here is why the damage was so swift and severe.When…
The Middle East conflict had triggered concerns across global markets as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threatened energy supplies and raised fears of slower economic growth. However, with the US and Iran reaching a ceasefire and energy markets showing signs of stabilisation, the outlook has improved.Crisil Ratings now expects the impact on corporate India’s…
Lalit Prabhakar as Ajmal Kasab in Prahaar Stepping into the shoes of one of India’s most hated terrorists is not a role many actors would willingly take up. But for Lalit Prabhakar, portraying Ajmal Kasab in the upcoming film ‘Prahaar’ was much more than just another acting assignment. While Rajkummar Rao essays the role of…
The University of Delhi is expected to open the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal for undergraduate admissions on June 27.The move comes after the university announced on June 24 that the admission process for the 2026-27 academic session would begin soon, following the declaration of CUET UG 2026 results.Admission to Delhi University’s undergraduate courses…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rise through the ranks of Indian cricket has been rapid, and the 15-year-old now stands on the verge of another milestone. India are expected to hand him a debut in the first T20I against Ireland in Belfast on Friday, which would make him India’s youngest international cricketer.If selected, Sooryavanshi will be 15 years…
BMW India today finally launched the BMW X6 M60i coupe SUV in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.78 crores (ex-showroom). The SUV will be bought in India via the CBU route; pre-bookings are already open. The company is also offering an assured buyback of 60% after 3 years/10,000 km. The BMW X6 M60i is…
Three persons have been arrested in the case Mohali: Mohali police have arrested three persons, including a juvenile, for allegedly abducting a 21-year-old woman and forcing her into marriage. The woman was rescued from the Mohali court complex. The juvenile involved in the case has been sent to a juvenile home. A fourth accused is…
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a fast-track court and appointed Ujjwal Nikam as special prosecutor in the shocking Lohagad Fort murder case PUNE: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday ordered the establishment of a fast-track court in the Lohagad Fort murder case and appointed senior advocate Ujjwal Nikam as special public prosecutor, after…
Champat Rai has been closely linked with the Ram temple movement since the 1980s. LUCKNOW: For decades, bespectacled Champat Rai has been one of the most recognisable faces associated with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.Known among many in the temple town as the “encyclopedia of Ayodhya” for…
India’s Operation Amistad for Venezuela (Image courtesy: https://x.com/adgpi) NEW DELHI: India on Friday launched Operation Amistad (“friend” in Spanish) to support earthquake-hit Venezuela, with two Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 aircraft carrying a field hospital unit and more than 35 tonnes of relief supplies.Announcing the operation in a post on X, external affairs minister Subrahmanyam…
