NEW DELHI: Light rainfall and cloudy skies brought much-needed relief to residents across parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning after days of intense heatwave conditions.Several areas of the national capital received light showers, while neighbouring Noida also witnessed rainfall.Grey clouds covered the sky in Ghaziabad, and cool breezes offered respite from the sweltering heat.The brief…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was halting ‘Project Freedom’ as Washington seeks to secure a broader agreement with Iran to end the ongoing Middle East conflict. He also cited requests from Pakistan and other countries for the move.The operation is an US military-backed initiative launched just a day earlier to escort and…
The economic fallout from US President Donald Trump’s trade war is now becoming clearer, with new data showing a sharp decline in Canadian tourism to the United States. According to a report by Business Insider, researchers at the University of Toronto’s School of Cities found out that Canadian visits to the US cities have dropped…
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has taken only three wickets in IPL 2026 despite playing all 10 matches so far. His form has been a concern for the team, which is placed ninth on the points table with three wins and seven losses.Bumrah has gone at an economy rate of 8.89 and has an…
Mark Stevens and his wife Mary Stevens have donated $175 million to establish a new medical school in partnership with Santa Clara University and Sutter Health. The institution, to be named the Mark & Mary Stevens School of Medicine, is expected to become Silicon Valley’s first new medical school in more than a century. The…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Thalapathy Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony triggered a controversy after the state song ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’ was relegated to third place after the National Song and National Anthem during the event.This raised eyebrows as government events in Tamil Nadu begin with the rendition of the state song and conclude with the…
The war between United States and Iran has dealt a serious blow to Pakistan’s economic progress made over the past two years, but Islamabad will continue its efforts to help ease tensions between the two warring sides and restore peace in West Asia, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said.Speaking during a cabinet meeting, Sharif said…
A Hindu temple caretaker in southeastern Bangladesh was found dead three days after he went missing, with his body discovered hanging from a tree in a hilly area, police and local residents said.Nayan Sadhu, 40, a resident of the Dohazari area under Sthania Upazila in Chhattogram district, worked as a caretaker-cum-priest at a Shivakali temple…
Melania Trump’s recent wardrobe choices during the British royals’ visit to Washington D.C. showcased a deliberate focus on American designers like Ralph Lauren and Adam Lippes. Her polished, on-brand looks, featuring structured tailoring and signature accessories, signaled a strategic image of elegance and intentionality, potentially marking a shift in her fashion approach. When it comes…
NEW DELHI: The increase in pump prices by around Rs 5 a litre is only a dent to under-recovery given that oil companies are still losing Rs 13 a litre on petrol and Rs 38 on diesel, without factoring in taxes, resulting in heightened pressure on the states to lower VAT, which is as high…