- Middle East
Iran’s detention of Afghan refugees adds to their hardship
Iran launched another crackdown to detain Afghan migrants in the southeastern provinces of Sistan and Baluchestan, citing security concerns, Iranian state media reported on Sunday. According to Iran’s state-run news agency, ISNA,…
- India
Govt forms committee to review US reciprocal tariffs, report by March 15
New Delhi: As the US plans to impose reciprocal tariffs across trading countries by April 2, the Indian government has formed a high-level committee which is tasked to review tariff relief on…
- Bollywood
Alia, Ranbir and Vicky celebrate ‘magician’ Bhansali’s b’day, success of ‘Chhaava’
Mumbai: As filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali turned 62, actress Alia Bhatt, who was joined by her husband Ranbir Kapoor and “Love and War” co-star Vicky Kaushal, revealed she took a quick break…
- Business
India’s private sector companies post higher profits, lower debt: RBI
New Delhi: The operating profit margin as well as net profit margin of private sector corporates in India improved across major sectors during 2023-24 while their debt burden declined during the year,…
- Sports
Ponting lauds Kohli’s masterclass against Pakistan in Champions Trophy
Dubai: Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has lauded India star batter Virat Kohli’s ability to step up in crucial moments after the right-hander steered India to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in…
- Bollywood
Tabu showcases her photography skills and love for camera
Mumbai: Bollywood star Tabu has flaunted her perfect photography skills as she took some breathtaking clicks of picturesque locales. Tabu took to her Instagram, where she shared a string of images she…
- Bollywood
Amitabh Bachchan shares that ‘the volume of work is immense’
Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has hinted at a busy schedule as he shared that “the volume of work is immense.” Amitabh took to his blog and wrote: “An attempt to preempt the…
- Technology
Global refurbished smartphone sales grow 5 pc, Apple strengthens leadership
New Delhi: Global refurbished smartphone sales grew 5 per cent (year-on-year) in 2024, as Apple strengthened its leadership, capturing 56 per cent of the sales compared to 51 per cent in 2023,…
- Bollywood
Katrina Kaif and Raveena Tandon attend the ‘Ganga Aarti’ during Maha Kumbh
Mumbai: Katrina Kaif and Raveena Tandon joined the ranks of celebrities attending the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. They were seen attending the ‘Ganga Aarti’ during the religious visit. The two joined…
- Stock Market
Indian stock market opens higher, Sensex above 74,600
Mumbai: The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday as buying was seen in the media and auto sectors in the early trade. At around 9.36 am, Sensex was trading 192.68 points…
- World
Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs ‘going forward’ with more import taxes to come
Washington: President Donald Trump said Monday that his tariffs on Canada and Mexico are starting next month, ending a monthlong suspension on the planned import taxes that could potentially hurt economic growth…
- World
UNSC adopts resolution calling for swift end to Russia-Ukraine conflict
United Nations: The UN Security Council adopted a US-drafted resolution appealing for a swift end to the conflict and urging a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine, as the world marked the…
- World
Pressure mounts on Bangladesh Home Affairs Advisor to resign
Dhaka: Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, the Home Affairs Advisor to the interim government in Bangladesh, on Monday played down the worsening law and order situation in the country, claiming that only few “minor…
- Chennai
TN govt employees likely to observe strike tomorrow over old pension scheme
Chennai: Tamil Nadu government employees, including members of the Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers Organisation and Government Employees Organisation (JACTO-GEO), have given the state government until 8 PM on Monday…
- Business
Indian PC market up 3.8 pc to 14.4 million units in 2024: Report
New Delhi: The Indian personal computer (PC) market saw steady growth in 2024, with total shipments rising by 3.8 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to 14.4 million units, a new report said on…
