- India
Divorce can’t be granted citing cruelty based on WhatsApp chats: Bombay HC
Mumbai: Divorce cannot be granted on grounds of alleged cruelty merely based on WhatsApp chats without giving the spouse a chance to rebut, the Bombay High Court has said. A bench of…
- Middle East
What is Strait of Hormuz and why does its closure matter to global economy?
Kingston (Canada): The joint attack launched by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 27 and has sparked a fast-moving conflict that could expand across the Middle East. Iran’s…
- Business
Petronet LNG shares tank nearly 12 pc
New Delhi: Shares of gas importer Petronet LNG Ltd on Wednesday, March 4, dived nearly 12 per cent amid reports that Qatar, India’s largest supplier of imported natural gas, has declared force…
- Andhra Pradesh
Family of five from Bengaluru killed in road accident in Andhra
Palamaneru: Five members of a family from Bengaluru died on the spot after the car in which they were travelling to Tirupati rammed into a stationary truck in Chittoor district on Wednesday,…
- India
Man held for molesting, extorting Rs 50,000 from schoolgirl in Thane
Thane: A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting and extorting Rs 50,000 from a 15-year-old schoolgirl over six months in Thane city, police said on Wednesday, March 4. Accused Prathamesh…
- Kashmir
Army opens fire at suspected terrorists at LoC
Rajouri: Indian Army opened fire at suspected terrorists attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district early Tuesday, March 3, officials said. The suspected persons were observed trying to…
- India
Father, son returning home for Holi die in bike accident in UP’s Etah
Etah: A man and his seven-year-old son were killed on Wednesday, March 4, after their motorcycle fell into a canal in the Bagwala Police Station area here, police said. The accident took…
- Kashmir
Protests against Khamenei’s killing: Curbs remain in force in Kashmir
Srinagar: Strict restrictions remained imposed in many areas of Kashmir for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, March 4, following massive protests across the valley against the killing of Iran’s Supreme leader…
- Delhi
Delhi Police on high alert for Holi; 134 intersections under strict watch
New Delhi: The Delhi Police is on high alert on Holi, deploying over 15,000 personnel to enforce strict law and order in the city. A senior police officer said teams have been…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City to host ‘Glow Run’ on March 14
Hyderabad: The Ramoji Film City here would host ‘Glow Run’, providing an opportunity to run through iconic film sets on March 14. The first-of-its-kind event in the country is open for professional…
- India
Four booked under MCOCA for assaulting man, cop in Thane
Thane: Police in Maharashtra’s Thane have invoked anti-organised crime law MCOCA in a case against four persons who allegedly attacked a man and injured a cop, an official said on Wednesday, March…
- Stock Market
Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens
Bangkok: Asian shares fell further on Wednesday, March 4, after the global sell-off for stocks hit Wall Street, with South Korea’s benchmark plunging 8 per cent, while oil prices climbed even higher.…
- Business
Rupee slumps 69 paise to all-time low of 92.18 against US dollar
Mumbai: Rupee slumped 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, March 4, as a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid geopolitical…
- Pakistan
Pakistan Army kills TTA commander near Torkham border
Peshawar: The Pakistan Army has killed the commander of the Afghan Taliban during an operation near Torkham border in northwest Pakistan, security officials said on Wednesday, March 4. The commander of the…
- Kashmir
Srinagar MP, ex-mayor booked for circulating false content on social media
Srinagar: National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu have been booked for allegedly circulating misleading content on social media platforms. “Acting on credible inputs regarding…
