Iran on Thursday said its “Indian friends” need not worry about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, assuring they are “in safe hands,” even as tensions remain high over control of the key shipping route amid the ongoing conflict.“Our Indian friends are in safe hands, no worries,” said Iran embassy in India on X,...
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‘This isn’t a show!’ Macron ridicules Trump after US prez mocks his marriage
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday ridicules remarks made by US President Donald Trump about his marriage, calling them “neither elegant nor up to standard.”The response came after Trump sparked outrage in France by mocking Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, during a speech and in a video that briefly appeared on a White House...
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‘Bengal welcomes tourists’: TMC taunts Shah with fish, meat menu ahead of 15-day visit
NEW DELHI: Days after West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Bharatiya Janata Party would restrict Bengali food habits, including fish and meat, if it comes to power, the Trinamool Congress on Thursday sharpened its attack against Union home minister Amit Shah ahead of his 15-day visit to the poll-bound state.In a social...
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Oil prices soar, crypto sinks, stock markets crash: Market reaction to Trump speech on Iran
US President Donald Trump said the month-long Iran conflict was nearing completion, stating that the US had “nearly achieved its military goals” and framing the situation as a military success. He also indicated earlier that the US could leave Iran within a two- to three-week timeframe, which had raised expectations of a possible end to...
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From TMC to BJP, Congress to CPM: Dynasts take centre stage in West Bengal elections 2026
TMC’s Moloy Ghatak, BJP’s Subrata Thakur, Congress’ Mausam Noor and BJP’s Dibyendu Adhikari NEW DELHI: In West Bengal, a state that long prided itself on rejecting the politics of inheritance, the 2026 assembly elections are telling a very different story. For decades, Bengal mocked the dynastic culture seen in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar,...
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Aishwarya Sakhuja shares the nighttime challenges diabetics face: ‘When glucose levels won’t cooperate…’
Actor Aishwarya Sakhuja, 41, a type 1 diabetic, recently shared a glimpse of the challenges that people with diabetes often face, especially at night. “When glucose levels won’t cooperate, neither does sleep. Continuous monitoring means continuous interruptions. This is what living with diabetes really looks like at night,” the Saas Bina Sasural actor expressed in...
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Oracle layoffs: 6 AM email that laid off 10,000+ employees did not come from HR
Oracle has begun its largest-ever layoffs, impacting thousands globally without prior notice. Employees received termination emails early Tuesday, with immediate system access revocation. The company’s aggressive AI data center expansion is cited as a key driver for these cuts, which could affect up to 30,000 staff. Severance packages require signing documents first. Oracle began its...
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South Asian group rallies at US Supreme Court as birthright citizenship case is heard
The South Asian American Justice Collaborative (SAAJCO) joined hundreds of community members and advocates outside the US Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments in a closely watched case on birthright citizenship.Calling the moment “fundamental,” SAAJCO representatives said the case could have far-reaching consequences for immigrant communities, particularly South Asians, one of the fastest-growing immigrant...
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‘Think twice before biting the sticker’: FSSAI issues urgent warning to peel fruits, vegetables before eating them
4 min readNew DelhiApr 2, 2026 03:00 PM IST The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a fresh warning against consuming fruits and vegetables with stickers applied to them. The statutory body under the administration of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, highlighted that the adhesive residue left...
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Judicial officers engaged in SIR gheraoed for hours: How Malda ‘hostage’ drama unfolded
(PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday took serious note of the Malda hostage incident, where protesters gheraoed judicial officers for several hours in poll-bound West Bengal. The court also issued show-cause notices to the state’s chief secretary and DGP.Trouble began on Wednesday afternoon in West Bengal’s Malda district when a group of protesters...
