The government has approved a Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool with a sovereign guarantee fund of Rs 12,980 crore to support maritime insurance amid disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday.The scheme aims to address rising insurance premiums and tighter approvals for shipping cover, which are currently being granted…
NEW DELHI:: In another snub to Vinesh Phogat, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has declined her request to enter her name for three upcoming international tournaments, including the Hungary ranking series in Budapest.The federation cited her suspension period and an unsatisfactory reply to its show-cause notice as reasons for the rejection.Vinesh had sought entries…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday significantly increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel to dissuade oil refiners from exporting these fuels and to ensure adequate availability in the domestic market amid ongoing tensions in West Asia. The ministry of finance issued a series of notifications hiking the export duty on diesel by more…
Over a decade after Farhan Akhtar’s last directorial Don 2 with Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, Don 3 continues to make headlines — this time over Ranveer Singh’s reported exit and the fallout that followed. Breaking his silence, Farhan Akhtar admitted that the past few years have been unpredictable.In a conversation with The Hollywood…
Fans rejoice! ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ has arrived in theaters, featuring the dynamic duo of Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. Early buzz emphasizes the film’s chic narrative, as it navigates the changing landscape of media in a digital world. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ arrives in theaters Friday with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt,…
The return of ‘Mallu’ Arjun’s ‘Happy’ to theatres in Kerala has turned into a festive occasion for movie lovers. The 4K remastered Malayalam version of the film hit theatres on June 11 and has been receiving a great response from audiences across the state.Nearly two decades after its original release, the romantic entertainer continues to…
A senior adviser to President Donald Trump was met with silence and shushing after attempting to start a patriotic chant moments after gunfire disrupted a high-profile dinner in Washington.Dan Scavino, a longtime Trump aide, was seen in video clips climbing onto a chair and shouting “USA! USA! USA!” shortly after shots were fired near the…
A mix of global tensions, corporate earnings and key economic cues is set to shape stock market movement in the coming week, which will be shorter due to a market holiday on Friday for Maharashtra Day.Developments in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, remain at the centre of investor attention, with their…
A Pawn can also defeat a King in a game of Chess “Quando finisce la partita il re ed il pedone finiscono nella stessa scatola.”Translated into English, the proverb reads: “When you finish the game, the king and pawn end up in the same box.”At first glance, it sounds like a simple observation about chess….
Few venues in world cricket are as tied to tradition as Lord’s. The Long Room, the famous slope, the ringing bell before play, strict dress codes and the honours boards all help make the ground unique. Players from around the world speak about the special feeling of walking out at Lord’s. Yet when England take…