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Hormuz Strait reopens, Trump says blockade on Iranian ships, ports to remain

WASHINGTON: Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but US President Donald Trump said the American blockade on...

New Zealand beats Bangladesh by 26 runs in first ODI

MIRPUR: New Zealand's fast bowlers overcame scorching heat to produce a clinical performance, guiding the side to a 26-run victory against Bangladesh in the...

Musk’s SpaceX to launch Rosalind Franklin rover to Mars aboard Falcon Heavy in 2028

NEW DELHI: Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch the Rosalind Franklin to Mars in late 2028. The rover will hitch a ride to the Red...

Had a very good conversation with friend Modi: Trump

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Friday said he had a "very good conversation" with his "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was referring to...

LG Saxena inaugurates Ladakh’s first glacial melt reservoir for water security

LEH: In a landmark step towards climate resilience in the high-altitude cold desert, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday inaugurated Ladakh’s first artificial...

Constitution amendment bill to give women quota in 2029 defeated in LS

Govt vows to continue fight New Delhi: In a major setback to the government, a Constitution Amendment Bill to implement 33 per cent reservation for...

Centre notifies Women’s Reservation Act for J&K, other UTs

New Delhi: The Centre on Friday notified the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act 2023 which provides a 33 per cent quota for women...

Delimitation to forever change Indian politics, shouldn’t be pushed without consultations: Para

Srinagar: People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader and Pulwama MLA Waheed Para on Friday said delimitation would forever change the country's electoral politics and, therefore,...

No state will be discriminated against in delimitation exercise: PM Modi in LS

New Delhi: No state -- big or small, north or south, east or west -- will be discriminated against in the delimitation of constituencies...

Centre must win people’s hearts if it wants real peace in J&K: Mehbooba

Srinagar: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said if the Centre wants real peace in Jammu and Kashmir, it will have to focus on...

CAG warns of Hokersar lake’s ecological decline, flags large-scale encroachment

Jammu: The CAG has expressed serious concerns about the large-scale encroachment of over 2,500 kanals and ecological degradation of Hokersar Lake, warning that the...

‘Those opposing women’s quota bill will pay price for long time’: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the Opposition to support the Constitution Amendment Bill for the early implementation of women’s reservation...

Priyanka accuses govt of ‘political delay’ via delimitation link

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday sharpened her attack on the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirty-First Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the...

Women’s quota law: BJP has turned ‘nari’ into ‘nara’, says Akhilesh Yadav

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused the ruling BJP of turning 'nari' (women) into a "nara" (slogan) and that it...

Delimitation will benefit southern states: Amit Shah

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed Opposition parties for “spreading confusion” over the proposed delimitation exercise, asserting that southern states...

Hundreds of large Amazon sellers reportedly boycotting company’s advertising platform

NEW DELHI: Amazon sellers, who account for more than 60% of goods sold on the online marketplace, are reportedly protesting to voice concerns over...

Renault targets seven models, 5% market share in India by 2030, says CEO

NEW DELHI: Renault is betting on electric vehicles and hybrids to win over buyers in the world's third-largest car market, global CEO Francois Provost...

Govt to criminalise administration of prohibited substances: Sports Minister

NEW DELHI: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said government is working towards a legislation that would criminalise trafficking and administration of prohibited performance-enhancing...

From athletes to suppliers, testing to intelligence: How WADA’s anti-doping crackdown is changing

NEW DELHI: For long, anti-doping strategies have revolved around nabbing the "cheats" and educating the gullible but having got the "maximum possible results" out...

Jay Shah named to World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Class of 2026

NEW DELHI: The chairman of the International Cricket Council, Jay Shah, has been named to the Young Global Leaders Class of 2026 by the...

Isro confirms 36 Indian rocket parts fell on Earth after launch in 2025

NEW DELHI: In its Indian Space Situational Awareness Report (ISSAR) 2025, India’s space agency Isro has shared encouraging news that among the intact Indian...

US says its forces ready to restart combat if Iran doesn’t agree a deal

WASHINGTON: US forces in the Middle East are postured to restart combat operations immediately if Iran doesn’t agree to a peace deal, top American...

Hormuz Strait blockade:  ‘Our launchers locked on warships’: Iran Supreme Leader’s adviser warns US

TEHRAN: In a stern warning to the United States over US Navy’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s...

Pope blasts ‘tyrants’ ravaging the Earth

BAMENDA, Cameroon: Pope Leo XIV blasted the “handful of tyrants” who are ravaging Earth with war and exploitation, as he preached a message of...

IMF chief says India growing two times higher than average global growth

NEW DELHI: International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday said India’s growth rate is more than two times higher than the average...

INDIA bloc must plan response to Constitution Amendment Bill together: Omar

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the INDIA bloc must collectively decide the opposition's response to the Constitution Amendment...

Amit Shah: Will prioritise Gorkha issue, drop cases against leaders, when BJP wins Bengal

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that once the BJP assumes power in West Bengal, it will prioritise resolving the...

Centre’s delimitation will ‘suppress’ voices of southern states: P Chidambaram

COIMBATORE: Opposing the proposed delimitation exercise of the central government, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday claimed that the move would suppress the...

Central forces tried to check my car on way to airport: Mamata

ISLAMPUR (WB): A day after the TMC alleged that the Election Commission had ordered 'intrusive checks' of vehicles of its leaders, West Bengal Chief...

Centre steps in with Z+ security for Raghav Chadha after Punjab withdraws cover

NEW DELHI: In a significant move with political overtones, the Centre has granted Z+ category security to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP...

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