NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar Wednesday underlined India’s strong commitment to safe and unimpeded transit passage of maritime shipping, saying attacks on merchant shipping were completely unacceptable.The minister gave vent to India’s concerns related to merchant shipping disruptions in Strait of Hormuz, while participating in a meeting convened by Japan to discuss supply…
New Delhi: A 70-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted at her home in central Delhi’s Ranjit Nagar by a man who had earlier visited the house for water. He has been arrested.Police said on Wednesday that the 27-year-old accused had first come to the woman’s house on April 9 seeking water and, upon noticing that…
Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid takes a free kick during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between Club Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on April 14, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo/Getty Images) Atletico Madrid knocked Barcelona out of the Champions League despite a 2-1 defeat in…
A protester is apprehended by a cop during Monday’s protests in Noida Noida: Police on Tuesday said they arrested 396 people in connection with violence during Monday’s labour protests in Noida in which mobs vandalised property and torched cars. Four of those arrested are women.Seven FIRs have been filed at different police stations under BNS…
MP Board result 2026 date and time MP Board result 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE), Bhopal, has earlier officially confirmed the date and time for the MP Board Class 10 and Class 12 results 2026. According to the board, the High School Certificate (HSC) or Class 10 and Class 12 examination…
Hyderabad: A city-based businessman approached police earlier this month, alleging that another businessman and a jeweller had cheated him of over Rs 50 crore on the pretext of offering him a share in Nizam-era jewellery.Based on Rajesh Agarwal’s complaint, CCS police registered a case against the accused duo — Md Zakir Osman, a businessman from…
In its latest World Economic Outlook report for April 2026, IMF has actually raised the growth forecast for India. (AI image) India’s high growth and low inflation period has been dealt an oil shock. Since the start of the Middle East conflict and US-Iran war, crude oil prices have crossed $100 per barrel, in effect…
Mumbai: Nearly eight years after its last tree census, BMC is set to begin a fresh enumeration of trees across the city from next week.The last census, conducted in 2018, recorded 29.75 lakh trees within Mumbai’s city limits, with the figure rising to around 33.7 lakh when Aarey was included. Civic officials now expect the…
Daily watering of the revered Tulsi plant, considered an embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi, is believed to purify home energies and attract prosperity according to Vastu Shastra. This ancient practice, rooted in scriptures, is said to cleanse surroundings, foster spiritual connection, and harmonize relationships by pacifying planetary influences. Embrace this ritual for peace and financial bliss….
Guwahati: Markets across the city are awash with festive essentials as shoppers weave through stalls ahead of Rongali Bihu, picking up traditional delicacies, attire, and Assamese scarves. From the bustling lanes of Khanapara to Dighalipukhuri, the festive buzz is unmissable — though traders say the sales are not quite keeping pace with the crowds.Vendors from…
