Crude oil prices plunged more than 10% on Friday after US President Donald Trump and Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open again for oil tankers carrying crude from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide, easing fears of supply disruptions.The sharp drop in oil prices lifted global markets, with US stocks rallying…
AIADMK faces a deepening power struggle as senior leaders and MLAs convene meetings amid electoral setbacks. (Combination photo of Edappadi K Palaniswami (L) and S P Velumani) CHENNAI: AIADMK senior party leaders and MLAs huddled again on Tuesday morning at former minister C Ve Shanmugam’s house amid the deepening power struggle over the legislature party…
Bengaluru: Hoodi railway halt, a key suburban station in east Bengaluru catering to short-distance Memu services, has been temporarily shut as part of the ongoing railway line quadrupling project between Whitefield and Cantonment.South Western Railway (SWR) discontinued all passenger services at the station from Monday, with both platforms set to be demolished to facilitate expansion…
power demand increases in Chandigarh in May Chandigarh: With the heat wave intensifying, power demand is reaching its peak. Between May 1 and May 17, peak power demand increased from 265MW to 326MW. On May 18, it reached 386 MW and on May 19, it was recorded at 414 MW.Last year, on May 20, peak…
You may feel restless and a bit lazy, an odd mix. One part of you wants to stay in bed, the other wants to do something bold and prove yourself. That’s the Moon tugging at your balance, while Mars gives you sudden spurts of drive. Use the drive, not the irritation.Your confidence rises through action….
Kalyani: The 24-year-old son of a former Trinamool panchayat pradhan was allegedly beaten in Nadia’s Gayeshpur last week and he succumbed to his injuries four days later on Sunday, triggering claims of post-poll violence.The deceased was identified as Papai Sarkar, a resident of Kuliapat Thakurbari. Neighbours said the youth was not known to be actively…
MUMBAI: Tata AIG General Insurance reported a net profit of Rs 1,008 crore for FY26 despite facing the largest claim in Indian aviation history last year. The company’s books were protected due to its conservative policy of reinsuring the bulk of large risks.The General Insurance Corporation had estimated claims of over $400 million last year…
Aaradhya Bachchan finally made her red carpet debut alongside her mother and actress, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at an event hosted at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday evening.Hours after Aishwarya made waves on the Cannes red carpet with her stunning appearance in a dramatic blue number, the actress was seen changing into a pink gown…
The New Delhi Municipal Council will offer free drinking water at all its 38 Water ATMs starting June 2. NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will provide free drinking water at all its 38 Water ATMs from June 2, in view of the ongoing heat conditions in the capital, the civic body announced…
Mohali: Police on Thursday said they had foiled a major terror attack by arresting two aides of a foreign-based terror operative and defusing a 2.5kg RDX-based IED.Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav said the IED was “fully assembled and ready for use”. The police operation prevented an attack on critical public infrastructure in Mohali and averted a…
