Spread the love NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday took a position that differed from her party, expressing disappointment over the defeat of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Lok Sabha. She described it as a setback for women aspiring to enter Parliament and state assemblies.The Constitution Amendment Bill, which aimed to implement reservation for women...
NFL draft: Commanders linked to Jayden Daniels and four top college stars
Spread the love NFL Draft Rumors: Jayden Daniels’ Washington Commanders linked to three Ohio State players and one Notre Dame alum (Image via Getty: Washington Commanders logo) The 2026 NFL Draft is scheduled to take place between April 23 and April 25 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Washington Commanders hold the 7th overall pick. As of April 16,...
India not to host COP 33 in 2028, Government confirms
Spread the love India will not host the 33rd edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP), scheduled for 2028, the government confirmed on Friday (April 17, 2026). “We can confirm that India has withdrawn its offer to host COP33. Several issues were taken into account, but India remains fully committed to meeting its responsibilities towards (mitigating) climate change. We...
‘He gets drunk, crosses limits’: Sumit alleges harassment by coach; Neeraj demands action
Spread the love Neeraj Chopra and Sumit Antil NEW DELHI: Two-time Paralympic medallist Sumit Antil has levelled serious allegations of mental harassment and abusive behaviour against javelin coach Naval Singh, with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra extending his support to the complaint filed with the Sports Authority of India (SAI).According to a report by The Bridge, multiple elite Indian javelin throwers...
From Hormuz to household finance: How global oil shocks can filter into Indian homes
Spread the love Representative AI image The Iran–US conflict has pushed global oil markets into turmoil, with tensions still simmering despite a two-week ceasefire window, since April 8, intended to enable negotiations. The peace talks amid the fragile truce have so far failed to yield any breakthrough, though diplomatic sources indicate preparations for a second round of talks are already...
US military may have a ‘dependence problem’, and it may be linked to Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Spread the love Representative Image The US military’s growing reliance on Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly emerging as a potential operational risk. According to a Reuters report, these problems began attracting attention after US military officials faced a series of disruptions affecting their Starlink satellite network.In August 2025, the US Navy conducted a test off the coast of California. This...
‘Halt proceedings for an hour’: Amit Shah’s proposal to oppn on Delimitaton Bill
Spread the love Amit Shah and Akhilesh Yadav NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday suggested that Lok Sabha proceedings be paused for an hour so he could bring an official amendment that there would be a 50% increase in the number of seats per state after delimitation.“If the reason to oppose this bill is that there should...
‘We will not allow north-south divide’: Amit Shah counters opposition on delimitation
Spread the love Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at the opposition over its criticism of the women’s reservation bill and the proposed delimitation, accusing it of pushing a “north-south division narrative.”Speaking in the Lok Sabha ahead of voting on the bill, Shah sought to rally support and asserted that...
‘After 20+ years, I’ve seen it all’: The one everyday desk habit a cardiologist says doubles your heart attack risk
Spread the love 3 min readNew DelhiApr 17, 2026 07:00 PM IST A growing body of evidence is drawing attention to a surprisingly common yet overlooked risk factor for heart disease. According to Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, a California-based cardiologist, one everyday habit could be quietly increasing the risk of serious cardiac events for many people. In a recent Instagram post,...
‘Ready for business’: Trump says Hormuz open but US blockade on Iran continues
Spread the love US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is “fully open and ready for full passage” after Iran announced it would allow commercial vessels to transit during a temporary ceasefire.On a post on Truth Social on Friday, Donald Trump wrote, “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY FOR FULL...
