File photo: PM Modi with French President Macron NEW DELHI: India continued to engage the international community over the situation in West Asia region as PM Modi on Thursday spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron, reiterating the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy.After his telephonic conversation with Macron, the PM said they will…
As the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global oil supplies, the Centre has stepped in to ensure better fuel availability for citizens. In a bid to cushion local consumers from the ripples, the government has imposed fresh duties on fuel exports while easing the domestic excise duties. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that export…
Avoid starting to smoke, as this practice, over time, can lead to other irreversible health issues as well. If you feel the urge to drink something, opt for heart and brain-friendly options to drink, not alcohol Maintain a regular sleep schedule, and make the environment sleep-friendly. Exercise, reading, puzzles, and social engagement have been shown…
In the Mahabharata’s Yaksha Prashna, Yudhishthira is asked what is heavier than the earth. His answer is the mother.It is one of those civilisational ideas India has carried for centuries that the mother is beyond measure. The woman who holds the home together is beyond ordinary value. She is maa, aai, grihalakshmi, Annapurna. However, in…
The tunnel would be of great strategic significance due to its proximity to Arunachal Pradesh, which borders China. (AI image for representative purpose) NEW DELHI: In a first, India will get a twin-tube underwater tunnel that will have provision for movement of both vehicle and trains, boosting faster movement of forces and ammunition in case…
At a time when teams are crossing 200 regularly and openers are striking at 180, 190 and even above, Ruturaj Gaikwad took 49 balls to reach his fifty against Gujarat Titans at Chepauk in IPL 2026 game on Sunday. It became one of the slowest fifties for Chennai Super Kings in IPL history and the…
David Beckham with Victoria Beckham (Image Via Getty) Former Manchester United and England icon David Beckham has reached a new milestone off the pitch, becoming Britain’s first billionaire sportsman after his family fortune surged past the £1 billion mark.According to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham now have a combined…
Tiger Woods is strapped into a police vehicle following a car crash. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office via AP) Golf icon Tiger Woods was heard telling a deputy, “I was just talking to the president,” moments after crashing his SUV last week, according to newly released body camera footage of his arrest on DUI charges.The footage,…
KOLKATA: The pre-hearing phase of Bengal’s SIR of electoral rolls is nearing completion with nearly 100% of 7.6 crore voters’ data having already been digitised. But, between 28 lakh and 30 lakh voters will, in all probability, have to attend poll officials’ hearings if they want to stay on the rolls as they remain unmapped…
File photo: Ships in Hormuz NEW DELHI: For tracking ships with Indian seafarers in conflict-hit West Asia, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal Tuesday directed maritime regulator DG Shipping to have a comprehensive vessel-by-vessel operational dashboard to account for every such ship, irrespective of their flags.The online dashboard — for tracking their movement in Persian Gulf, Strait…