- India
‘Madam Sarpanch’: Panchayats change profile of women in Maha politics
Mumbai: Exactly 30 years after women’s empowerment got a kick-start with 33 per cent reservations in local self-government bodies, which later went up to 50 per cent, the Elected Women Representatives (EWR)s…
- India
Maintenance rights of husbands? What our courts have to say about it
New Delhi: Indian laws relating to maintenance have always tilted in the favour of the wife, at least that’s the common notion in the society. Everyone is aware that maintenance to the…
- Middle East
Iran, Maldives resume diplomatic ties after seven years
Tehran: Iran and the Maldives have announced the resumption of diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus. The decision was made “in line with the two nations’ interests and aspirations,” the Iranian Foreign…
- India
As BJP readies Raj first list, question mark on Vasundhara’s future
New Delhi: The BJP is likely to release its first list of candidates next week in Rajasthan. But, suspense over the role of Vasundhara Raje continues. Much like it did in Madhya…
- Business
JPMorgan analyst sees oil price surge as high as $150
New Delhi: JPMorgan’s head of EMEA energy equity research, Christyan Malek, warned markets that the recent Brent price surge could continue upwards to $150 per barrel by 2026, according to a new…
- World
Elon Musk’s biography scores bumper sale, billionaire says ‘cool’
San Francisco: Elon Musk’s biography by American author-journalist Walter Isaacson saw a robust sale in the first week of its launch, selling 92,560 copies. The sale of the biography of Tesla founder…
- Technology
Blue light from smartphones, tablets linked to early puberty in males
Istanbul: Exposure to blue light, like that from smartphones or tablets, may lead to early puberty in males, according to a study in mice. The research, presented at the ongoing 61st Annual…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra CID continues questioning Chandrababu Naidu for 2nd day
Rajahmundry: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) continued questioning former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the Skill Development Corporation scam case for the second consecutive day on Sunday. The CID officials were…
- Middle East
Israel strikes Hamas in Gaza Strip again amid protests at border
Jerusalem: The Israeli military struck a military post belonging to the Hamas organisation which rules the Gaza Strip, according to a statement released by the Israeli Army. The strike, carried out using…
- Technology
Tech salaries in US decline amid record-breaking inflation, market turbulence
San Francisco: Following a year of record-breaking inflation and market turbulence, local tech salaries in the US, including those for fully in-person or hybrid roles, have experienced their most significant year-over-year decline,…
- India
Dargah Ala Hazrat calls for ban on DJs during Eid Milad un-Nabi in UP
Bareilly: The Dargah Ala Hazrat in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly has issued a special advisory to Anjumans (committees) urging them not to use DJ systems during the processions in the upcoming Eid Milad…
- Middle East
Turkey condemns ‘attacks’ against Quran in Netherlands
Ankara: Turkey condemned the “provocative attacks” on the Quran outside embassies of Muslim countries, including the Turkish embassy, in the Netherlands, the country’s Foreign Ministry said. “We condemn the spread of these…
- India
Man held for breaching PM Modi’s security in Varanasi
Varanasi: A man has been arrested for breaching Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s security in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, police said. The man jumped in front of Modi’s convoy in Varanasi, asking for a…
- Entertainment
‘Chandramukhi 2’ new trailer combines supernatural horror, action, comedy
New Delhi: The new trailer for the Tamil film ‘Chandramukhi 2’ is out, and it shows an even more interesting narrative than the first one. Featuring shots of a hauntingly beautiful spirit…
- India
Bihar Dy Speaker claims INDIA leaders agreed upon Nitish as PM face
Patna: The Deputy Speaker of Bihar Assembly, Maheshwar Hazari, claimed on Saturday that the leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc have agreed on projecting Nitish Kumar as its Prime Ministerial face, adding…
