India’s combined merchandise and services exports reached $76.13 billion in February 2026, marking an 11.04%increase from $68.56 billion in February 2025, the commerce ministry said on Monday. At the same time, imports surged even more sharply, rising 21.61% to $80.09 billion from $65.84 billion a year earlier. This led to a widened overall trade deficit…
Veteran actor Asha Parekh, celebrated for iconic films such as ‘Kati Patang’, ‘Caravan’, ‘Chirag’, ‘Teesri Manzil’ and ‘Love In Tokyo’, has had a remarkable career spanning decades. The actress has admitted that Nasir Hussain whose death anniversary was on March 13, was the only man she loved. Despite never marrying, the legendary star has often…
In early February, India and the US announced a trade deal framework under which the US cut tariffs on Indian exports to 18%. (AI image) India-US trade deal update: Amidst ongoing uncertainty related to tariffs under the Donald Trump administration, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has shared an update on the India-US trade deal. The official…
A fire broke out at the Fujairah port in the UAE after the harbour was hit once again by a drone attack. According to the video, thick plumes of smoke could be seen rising into the sky from the area following the strike. Following the strike, the port had suspended oil loadings and damage is…
Honda Cars India has begun pan-India road testing of its upcoming electric SUV. The nationwide test run marks the start of the vehicle’s Public Road Verification programme, which will see the model being evaluated across a wide variety of real-world driving conditions before its eventual launch.The prototype of this upcoming electric SUV is known globally…
Renowned director David Dhawan expressed high praise for character actors, deeming them “essential” to the film industry and showcasing their brilliance that often eclipses leading stars. He fondly shared memories of collaborating with legends like Kader Khan and Shakti Kapoor, whose roles brought immeasurable charm to his classic comedy films alongside Govinda. Read on to…
Oil prices surge 40% during Middle East crisis: How it may impact petrol prices in the UAE / Image: file While the Gulf region sits atop some of the world’s largest oil reserves, the prices we pay at the pump aren’t immune to global chaos. Following recent shifts in international policy and escalating tensions involving…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was tough…
Actor Sneha Ullal grabbed headlines back in 2005, not just for her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan, but also because many people felt she closely resembled Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The media and fans even labelled her the ‘doppelganger’ of the actress. In a recent conversation, Sneha opened up about how Aishwarya reacted to those comparisons…
Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th century On March 16, 2012, cricket witnessed one of its most iconic milestones when Sachin Tendulkar scored his 100th international century during the Asia Cup 2012 match between the India national cricket team and the Bangladesh national cricket team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The historic knock not only ended a…