Delhi PWD minister and deputy chief minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Wednesday sparked a political storm by likening former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to “Rahman Dakait” NEW DELHI: Delhi PWD minister and deputy chief minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma on Wednesday sparked a political storm by likening former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to “Rahman...
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Bengaluru professor proposes to girl in classroom; student hits him with slipper
Chaos erupted at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences after Professor Mohammed allegedly proposed to a student in class, claiming she reciprocated his feelings. BENGALURU: A chain of events turned Sri Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre in T. Begur near Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural, into a battleground after a controversial classroom episode involving...
Toll system in Hormuz? Iran drafts bill to charge ships for safe passage amid war
The Middle East war has pushed global oil markets deeper into crisis, as Iran’s tightening grip over the Strait of Hormuz continues to squeeze energy supplies worldwide. These tensions could escalate further, with Iran warning it may completely shut the passage if the US targets its power plants. At the moment, for those considering alternative...
‘I’m back bowling’: Cummins eyes IPL return, backs Ishan Kishan as SRH captain
File Pic: Pat Cummins (R) and Ishan Kishan during IPL 2025. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia skipper Pat Cummins has offered an encouraging update on his recovery from a back injury, revealing that he is targeting a return midway through the IPL 2026 season while backing Ishan Kishan to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in his absence.Go...
Video: Bus falls off ferry into Padma River in Bangladesh; 23 dead
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-129815822,imgsize-25412,width-400,resizemode-4/129815822.jpg" alt="Video: Bus falls off ferry into Padma River in Bangladesh; 23 dead" title=" . ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> At least 23 people died after a passenger bus fell into the Padma River in Bangladesh’s Rajbari district on Wednesday, officials said, as rescue teams continued searching for survivors and those still missing.A video shared online...
Missiles & layering mines: How Iran is preparing to foil potential US bid to seize Kharg Island
Kharg Island Iran is reportedly setting up traps and deploying additional military personnel and air defences on Kharg Island in anticipation of a potential US operation to seize the island, according to several sources familiar with US intelligence.Click here for live updates on Middle East warTehran’s defences include both anti-armour and anti-personnel mines, positioned around...
‘Friendly nations’ only: Iran allows India, Pakistan, 3 other countries to use Strait of Hormuz
Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Iran on Thursday said that, despite ongoing military escalation in the Middle East, it has allowed transit through the Strait of Hormuz for “friendly nations,” including India.The consulate general of Iran in Mumbai shared a statement from Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, saying: “We have permitted passage through the Strait...
BCCI warns IPL captains on catch rules, provides update on impact player rule
IPL captains warned for catch rules in captain’s meeting (PTI Photo/ BCCI) IPL team captains have been warned about fielder movement during catches and the officials of BCCI have shared an important update regarding impact player rule ahead of the 2026 season. Teams have been clearly instructed that a catch will only be considered valid...
India buys first LPG cargo from Iran in years, tanker was initially bound for China
India has faced significant disruption to energy supplies routed through the Strait of Hormuz. (AI image) For the first time in several years, India has reportedly purchased liquified petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran after the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day sanctions waiver to keep oil and gas prices in check. India had stopped energy...
‘He’d rather die in prison’: Imran Khan unbowed, sons share powerful message
Imran Khan (Image: ANI) Legendary all-rounder and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has stayed strong despite being in jail for nearly three years. He said that the authorities will never break him and that he would rather stay in prison than give up his principles revealed by his sons.Imran Khan is in jail along...
