Oil prices slipped slightly on Thursday after strong gains in the previous session, as investors weighed stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States and ongoing restrictions on key shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures fell 15 cents to $101.76 a barrel, after crossing the $100 mark for the first time…
Some children walk into exams with a calm that looks almost effortless. They are prepared, yes, but there is usually something deeper at work than marks and timetables. At home, confident toppers are often raised in spaces where pressure is not the only language. Their parents do not just chase results; they build rhythm, self-belief…
NEW DELHI: Chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asserted that the poll panel will “leave no stone unturned” to ensure free and fair elections in West Bengal, outlining a framework aimed at curbing malpractices and boosting voter confidence.In a message to officials overseeing the elections on Monday, Kumar said the Election Commission of India is committed…
Weeks after a public marital dispute, Prateek Yadav and BJP leader Aparna Yadav vacationed in Iceland with their daughter, sharing photos of a seemingly resolved conflict. LUCKNOW: Just weeks after publicly announcing that their marital dispute had been resolved, Prateek Yadav and BJP leader Aparna Yadav appeared together on a family vacation in Iceland, with…
NEW DELHI: Activist and former JNU student leader Umar Khalid has moved the Delhi High Court seeking 15 days’ interim bail from May 22 to June 5 in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. The plea comes after a trial court rejected his request for temporary release on May 19.Khalid has sought interim bail…
PM Modi vs Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent “jhalmuri” break during a campaign visit, alleging that the episode was staged.Addressing a poll rally at Bowbazar, Mamata claimed that arrangements at the roadside stall in Jhargram had been pre-planned, including security…
NEW DELHI: Former Army Chief General (Retd) M M Naravane on Friday said that the armed forces must be kept away from political narratives, while clarifying that individual personnel still retain democratic rights such as voting and personal political views.Speaking to reporters, Naravane stressed the need to maintain institutional neutrality of the armed forces amid…
In a world of big personality tests and long quizzes, it’s the tiniest habits that often slip under the radar. And so, the particular way you cradle your coffee, the angle of your phone in your hand, or even the way you hold your glass at a party—these small gestures can quietly echo your comfort…
US President Donald Trump has congratulated PM Modi on his “historic” election victory, a White House spokesman said Tuesday, in an apparent take on the recent round of assembly polls that were headlined by BJP’s big win in West Bengal.White House spokesman Kush Desai spoke of Trump’s warm sentiments for Modi, noting that the US…
Dating trends and apps have completely transformed the modern dating landscape. From days when one sent a pigeon with a letter wondering what their partner was doing, we now share passwords and locations to be aware of their every step. Moreover, with viral trends taking over, one has analysed everything about their loved one: from…