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Iran has temporarily closed parts of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, as tensions with the United States escalate. Iranian state and semi-official media reported live-fire naval drills in the narrow waterway, with missiles launched from inside Iran and along its coast reportedly striking targets in the strait.The closure,…
PUNE: Angry protesters blocked the Pune–Solapur highway at Bhigwan in Indapur taluka, about 100 km from the city, on Tuesday night amid tension over the abduction of a 21-year-old woman earlier that afternoon by three men hailing from a different community. The blockade continued for more than 30 minutes before police managed to convince the…
BENGALURU: Unpacking suitcases, arranging wardrobes, handling time-consuming tasks such as peeling pomegranates and garlic, or prepping for weekend gatherings – these are among the chores urban households are increasingly getting done through domestic help apps, alongside routine chores such as dishes and laundry.What began as a convenience experiment is now scaling rapidly across parts of…
Abhishek Sharma (AP Photo) AHMEDABAD: Fresh from a morale-boosting 61-run win over Pakistan in Colombo, India will hope Abhishek Sharma rediscovers form ahead of the Super 8s when they face the Netherlands in their final World Cup league match at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. The contest may not test the defending champions fully,…
Joji Varghese with Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: In 2017, Joji Varghese packed his luggage, left Thiruvananthapuram forever, and flew to Canada. He had obtained a Canadian PR — a challenging but necessary step to secure a bright future for his children. His wife had been working as a nurse in Italy, but language barriers made…
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has informed the Supreme Court of India that 95,913 additional candidates have become eligible to participate in counselling for NEET PG counselling 2025 after the qualifying cut-off percentile was lowered.In an affidavit placed before the court, the examination body said that any interference with the revised…
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is currently in the ICU at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai, following his admission on Tuesday morning. Sons Salman and Arbaaz Khan, along with other family and industry friends, have been visiting. Doctors confirmed he is stable but under close observation, with a specialist team attending to him. An update is expected later…
India has some of the most famous rivers in the world, such as the Ganga, Yamuna, and Brahmaputra, most of which travel across several states, before finally merging into larger river systems. However, did you know that there is a major river in India that lies entirely within the boundaries of a single state? The…
Excitement is in the air as Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda prepare to tie the knot in a romantic Udaipur ceremony on February 26, 2026. This private event will maintain an exclusive invitation-only policy, welcoming only their nearest and dearest, while a spectacular reception for the entertainment industry is scheduled for March 4 in Hyderabad….
Phulera dooj is one of the most auspicious and sacred day, which is celebrated on a grand level specially in Krishna temples. Devotees celebrate this festival and visit krishna temples to seek Lord Krishna’s blessings during this festival, which is solely devoted to worship him. Phulera dooj is celebrated on dwitiya tithi of shukla paksha…
