NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday rejected allegations of surplus capacity in the textiles and steel sectors, saying that per capita consumption of these products in the country remains among the lowest in the world.The remarks assume significance as USTR launched a probe regarding the acts, policies, and practices of 16 economies, including India, under Section…
Amid the ‘Rs 370 Biryani’ row, IIT Delhi graduate and stand-up comedian Madhur Virli’s 2024 set featuring rape jokes from his show ‘Love & Latex’ has resurfaced online, drawing widespread outrage. Social media users have condemned both the jokes and the audience’s laughter. Virli has since deactivated his Instagram and gone silent. Pranit More sparked…
Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said coal demand could rise further in the coming weeks with temperatures climbing, but asserted that the government is prepared to manage the situation through higher domestic production, PTI reported.He said coal companies are stepping up output and the Centre is in constant coordination with…
Siddharth Gupta is making waves as Lord Krishna in ‘Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (Hridayam).’ The film, released May 7, 2026, highlights Gupta’s emotional depth and screen presence. His journey from engineering student to mythological lead, including earlier roles and a popular music video, has captivated audiences, making his performance a significant talking point. Siddharth…
Alia Bhatt once faced a frightening situation early in her career. The incident took place during the shoot of Student of the Year in 2014. It happened at an airport while she was travelling for the film. Her former bodyguard, Zeeshan Qureshi, recently shared details about the episode. He explained how the actor was mobbed…
A cloud of Saharan dust has spread across parts of southern Europe, leaving the Greek island of Crete under a reddish haze that has changed the look of its skies. Known for clear blue weather, the island has instead experienced muted light and reduced visibility as fine desert particles drifted in from North Africa. The…
UK Pension Schemes Bill: MPs back government’s power to influence investment choices On Wednesday, Labour got backing from MPs for fresh authority to shape where private pensions put their money, a key step forward for the Pension Schemes Bill. By a margin of 276 to 155, ministers carried the decision following changes to a disputed…
Ricky Ponting (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised the India national cricket team after their dominant victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, calling the current Indian side one of the strongest T20 teams ever. India secured their third T20 World Cup title with a convincing 96-run…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: AP) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may have taken the IPL 2026 season by storm, but the teenage sensation will have to wait a little longer before enjoying one of the biggest rewards from his record-breaking campaign.The 15-year-old Rajasthan Royals star was gifted a brand-new Tata Sierra SUV after sweeping multiple individual awards at the…
Representative image (Photo credit: AP) Ukrainian drone strikes triggered fires at multiple Russian oil facilities overnight into Saturday, Russian officials said, marking the latest in a series of attacks targeting Moscow’s energy infrastructure, according to the Associated Press.Authorities in Russia’s Rostov region said falling drone debris sparked a fire that damaged an oil depot and…