Oil prices declined sharply on Tuesday as hopes of renewed talks between the US and Iran eased concerns over prolonged supply disruptions, even as underlying risks to global energy flows remained elevated. Brent crude futures fell $3.93, or 3.96%, to $95.43 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped $6.60, or 6.66%, to…
‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…
NEW DELHI: Government continues to be in touch with the Iranian authorities for the safety of Indian ships for their safe exit through the Strait of Hormuz, external affairs ministry said Monday, while emphasising that New Delhi attaches very high importance to the safety and security of mariners and transit through the Strait should be…
Ranbir Kapoor is planning his next project while filming Ramayana and Love & War, set to wrap by October 2026. He is choosing between Brahmastra 2 and Dhoom 4, awaiting final scripts. With Animal Park slated for 2027, he continues meeting filmmakers and exploring options during breaks between shoots regularly. As Ranbir Kapoor steps into…
Martha Stewart couldn’t be more thrilled about Cate Blanchett starring as her in the forthcoming biopic, ‘Good Thing.’ With its foundation in Stewart’s legendary catchphrase, the film is set to explore her inspiring ascent to fame. At the age of 84, Stewart confidently asserts that Blanchett is the ideal representation of her story, commending the…
COIMBATORE: Former BJP state president K Annamalai on Thursday accused the ruling DMK of bribing voters with cash and jewellery. He alleged that the distribution of money and ornaments had been widespread over the past three days, especially in Coimbatore. He criticised what he described as the DMK’s “soft campaign” tactics and urged the Election…
Pakistan has expressed hopes to repay the remaining $1.5 billion of the total $3.5 billion loan to UAE by April 23. This comes ahead of an expected $1.2 billion disbursement from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following recent discussions in Washington.Spokesperson for the State Bank of Pakistan, country’s central bank told PTI, “Pakistan has repaid…
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the third edition of its flagship AICTE-VAANI (Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages) scheme, reaffirming its commitment to promoting Indian languages in technical education. The scheme was inaugurated by AICTE Chairman Prof. Yogesh Singh, along with the release of the scheme document…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 16, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
CHENNAI: Voter turnout in Chennai assembly constituencies crossed the 50% mark by 1pm on Thursday, indicating that more than 14 lakh people had cast their votes in the first half of the polling day, according to Election Commission of India estimates. In 2021, a total of 23.94 lakh people in Chennai voted across the 16…
