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NEW DELHI: Amidst calls by the US for a multinational naval coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz, India Monday backed its own direct engagement with Iran for safe passage of ships, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar saying these talks have yielded “some results”. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said there had been…
NEW DELHI: Govt Monday agreed to Opposition’s demand for revocation of the suspension of its eight MPs, who had been barred from the House for remainder of Budget session for their alleged unruly conduct in LS, and the House is expected to formalise their return Tuesday. Official sources said a consensus was reached at an…
JAMSHEPUR: A 41-year-old man died after choking on a rasgulla at a wedding in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur.Doctors said the syrupy sweet blocked Lalit Singh’s airways, which disrupted oxygen supply and led to his death.Lalit had difficulties in breathing after the rasgulla got stuck in his throat during the wedding in Malianta village near Jamshedpur on Saturday….
Indian chess star Koneru Humpy is considering withdrawing from the upcoming FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament, which will be held in Cyprus. Her concern is mainly about safety because of the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Middle East.The tournament location was decided in November last year, but the situation has…
How students can use AI prompts to study smarter Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are now part of many students’ study routines. What once felt experimental has now become normal. Students ask AI to explain concepts, check their writing, and sometimes help them begin assignments.Data from the Pew Research Centershows that 64% of teenagers report using…
Actor and entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi has opened up about life in the United Arab Emirates amid concerns triggered by the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict. In a new interview, the actor spoke about the situation in Dubai, where he runs multiple business ventures. Actor and entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi has opened up about life in the United Arab…
When people think of natural landscapes, one of the first things that comes to mind is forests. Forests occupy one-third of the Earth’s land surface and are very important for maintaining ecological balance. However, not all countries have forests. One of the most prominent examples is Qatar, a small country in the Middle East that…
The thrill of speeding and obsession with social media popularity turned fatal when a sedan driven by a 20-year-old youth, purportedly at high speed, crashed into the wall of a farmhouse in Jetpur taluka of Rajkot district, killing him and another occupant. Another youth in the car sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment. RAJKOT:…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for March 17, 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…
Ten years after the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, India faces a simple question: have the promises of the law translated into the lived reality of the country’s 140–210 million persons with disabilities? The honest answer is: not nearly enough. Last month, I participated in Purple Manthan 2026 at the Indian Institute…
