Has Russia lost 10% of its refining capacity? Ukraine launches drones killing 1 as Moscow attacks Danube port city (Image credit: AP) The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, 2022, continued to escalate on Tuesday as both sides exchanged fresh drone and air strikes, marking the 1,545th day of the war.Ukraine...
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SC rejects plea to stay earlier order on stray dogs; cites ‘absence of sustained efforts’ by states
SC refuses the plea of dog lovers for stay on its order. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to stay its order directing the removal of stray dogs from public institutions such as hospitals, schools and colleges, rejecting pleas filed by animal lovers and welfare groups.The apex court said that state and union...
Will govt monetise gold held by temples? Centre responds
The government on Tuesday dismissed rumours suggesting that it is planning to monetise gold held by temples and religious institutions across the country. The clarification came after several social media posts and media reports claimed that the Centre was preparing to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for their gold reserves. Responding to the...
‘Provided Rs 50,000 regularly’: Ex-judge counters dowry allegations in Twisha Sharma death case
To counter the dowry allegations, the retired judge attached online transaction slips ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000, claiming they regularly provided for Twisha Sharma’s needs, BHOPAL: To counter the dowry allegations, the retired judge attached online transaction slips ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 50,000, claiming they regularly provided for Twisha Sharma’s needs,...
Pakistan revives pre-partition names in Lahore; Islampura now Krishan Nagar,
Several historic streets and roads in Lahore are set to regain their pre-Partition names after Pakistan’s Punjab government approved a plan to revive the city’s pre-Partition heritage.Many of the historic names — often associated with Hindu and Jain communities — had been changed over the years to names linked to Islamic, Pakistani, or local historical...
No relief for rupee: Currency slips to 96.38 against US dollar
Rupee continued its downward journey against the US dollar on Tuesday morning, falling 18 paise to 96.38 in early trade. This comes amid concerns around rising crude oil prices and ongoing Middle East tensions, that dragged down market sentiment.Since the Iran war began in late February, rupee has declined by more than 5%, trimming 2.2%...
‘Ladke jhool nai paate, they are treated as criminals’: Mother-in-law on Twisha Sharma ‘dowry’ death
Twisha was found hanging at her home in Katara Hills on May 12. BHOPAL: “Ladkiyaan jhool jaati hai, ladke nahi jhool paate, they are treated as criminals,” the remark, made during a press conference by Twisha Sharma’s mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh as the suspicious death case of the 33-year-old model-actor continues to deepen...
Petrol, diesel price hike: Congress targets Centre, takes ‘inflation man’ swipe at PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday upped the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by around 90 paise per litre, marking the second fuel price increase in less than a week following the end of a nearly four-year freeze by state-run oil companies.Sharing a post on its...
‘My body is little weak’: MS Dhoni’s comment to Raina sparks retirement fears
Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni (X) The uncertainty surrounding MS Dhoni’s IPL future continues to grow, but former Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina believes the legendary captain should return for another season. Speaking on Star Sports after CSK’s emotional home defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Raina revealed a personal conversation he had with...
Father pushed Twisha into glamour world, given weight-loss pills in childhood
In the ongoing investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, her mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh has alleged that the 33-year-old. BHOPAL: In the ongoing investigation into the death of Twisha Sharma, her mother-in-law and retired judge Giribala Singh has alleged that the 33-year-old underwent a medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) and claimed there...
