Trump’s announcement breaks the tradition of the Republican Party holding national conventions only during presidential election years to formally nominate its White House candidate Republicans will hold their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9 and 10, US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, saying the unprecedented gathering would celebrate his administration’s achievements…
A doctor’s account of intense parental pressure to marry an arranged match, including alleged financial control and attempts to discredit her, has ignited a widespread online debate. She bravely shared her experience of being forced to say ‘no’ repeatedly, leading to estrangement. Her story highlights the ongoing struggle for autonomy in marriage decisions for many…
Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Team India, under new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, will begin the next leg of their United Kingdom tour with a five-match T20I series against England, hoping to bounce back from a disappointing tour of Ireland.India went into the two-match T20I series against Ireland as favourites but…
Nayara Energy cuts fuel and diesel prices NEW DELHI: Nayara Energy, India’s largest private fuel retailer, on Wednesday announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices. Petrol prices have been cut by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3 per litre across its nationwide retail network, becoming the first fuel retailer in more…
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappe underlined why he remains one of football’s biggest match-winners, scoring twice as France eased past Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 to draw level with Lionel Messi at the top of the tournament’s Golden Boot standings.The France captain now has six…
For decades, Yellowstone has been held up as one of the clearest examples of a volcanic system fed by an immense column of hot rock rising from deep within the Earth. That picture has shaped scientific thinking about why the region remains volcanically active and how its future might unfold. A newly published study, however,…
Brent crude futures rose 33 cents, or 0.45%, to $73.28 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 34 cents, or 0.49%, to $69.84 a barrel. Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday as stalled talks between Iran and the US over a final agreement to end their conflict renewed concerns over crude supplies…
NEW DELHI: The Chhattisgarh high court has ruled that a vehicle cannot be confiscated under the Excise Act merely on the assumption that all seized liquor bottles exceeded the legal limit.Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha dismissed the plea and upheld the Sessions Judge’s order to release a Scorpio vehicle, as there was no proof that the…
For the third consecutive Grand Slam, Osaka arrived at her first-round match with an exceptional fashion sense. On Tuesday, the four-time Grand Slam champion walked onto Court 3 at the All England Club wearing a flowing kimono with intricate embroidery and swinging sleeves. After defeating Elsa Jacquemot with a 6-1, 7-5 win, she revealed that…
Multiple indirect taxes have given way to a simpler structure, with 5% GST on electric vehicles, 18% as the standard rate for most vehicles. (AI image) By Parul Nagpal, Tax Partner, EY IndiaIndia’s automobile industry is entering an exciting phase of growth. Today, India is the world’s third-largest automobile market, contributing nearly 7% to GDP…