A sailor of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which was sunk by a US submarine in Indian Ocean off the Sri Lankan coast on March 4, had called his father over phone minutes before the frigate was struck by a torpedo, saying American forces had twice ordered the crew to abandon the warship, according to...
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Why are Indian investors pouring billions into Dubai real estate?
Dubai’s Property Boom Has a Secret Engine: Indian Investors Dubai’s real estate market continues to soar in 2026 and one group of buyers is playing a defining role in keeping the momentum alive: Indian investors. From luxury waterfront apartments to mid-market homes, buyers from India are emerging as the largest foreign force behind the emirate’s...
West Asia conflict: Centre keeping close tabs to ensure supplies stay steady
NEW DELHI: The price situation in the country remains comfortable and it is unlikely to see any significant surge against the backdrop of the West Asia conflict, top officials said, asserting that the Centre is keeping a close watch and working to ensure steady supplies.Key ministries are tracking the situation daily and the Prime minister’s...
Gulf tensions: Dumping of goods by ships at ports worries exporters
File photo: AFP NEW DELHI: Amid signs of easing of logistical blockade in the Persian Gulf, along with steps by govt to address their concerns, exporters are worried over goods being dumped by shipping lines at any port, hurting their business.They are expected to flag the issue with govt on Monday, after the customs and...
Threemendous: T20 kings keep the crown
On the day that the 2026 T20 World Cup schedule was unveiled, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav was asked his dream match-up for the tournament. The answer came without a flicker of hesitation. “Australia in the final, at the Narendra Modi Stadium.”The Men in Blue have won many matches and tournaments since that heartbreaking loss in...
IED thrown at anti-Islam protest outside mayor Mamdani’s mansion in NYC
New York police say a device ignited during a protest outside the mayor’s official residence was an improvised explosive that could have caused serious harm. The incident happened Saturday during a demonstration near Gracie Mansion on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where a small anti-Islam protest and a larger counter-protest faced off.According to the New York...
Congress will ‘regret’ move against Om Birla: Rijiju on Parliament session eve
NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju fired a fresh salvo at Congress a day before Lok Sabha takes up its resolution for removal of Speaker Om Birla. The main opposition party would end up “regretting” its move against the Chair, he said, adding that the action which, he added, was in line with its...
Russia retains top spot as India’s crude source despite US pressure
NEW DELHI: Crude imports from Russia remained at the top of India’s oil basket despite US warning New Delhi against purchases from Moscow and the Trump administration later levying an additional 25% penal tariff.Indian oil purchases from Moscow picked up in 2023, soon after the Ukraine war broke out and Russian crude became available at...
J&K man booked for posts on protests over West Asia war
SINAGAR: J&K police have registered an FIR against a man running the Instagram page “Master Electrician” over posts related to recent protests about the ongoing war in West Asia.In a statement, police said the content was provocative and intended at disturbing law and order in Kashmir.This is the first time after recent widespread protests in...
Government launches campaign against ‘Sarpanch Pati’ practice
NEW DELHI: The government on Sunday launched a social media campaign to spotlight the ‘Sarpanch Pati’ practice. Announcing the ‘Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” campaign, the ministry of panchayati raj (MoPR) said that it was aimed at giving more power to women sarpanches by calling upon citizens to join this movement, celebrate real Sarpanches and...
