NEW DELHI: At least three Indian nationals have died, and five are missing after a launch boat capsized off Beira port in central Mozambique, the Indian High Commission said. The accident happened on Friday during a routine crew transfer to a tanker anchored offshore. Fourteen Indian nationals were on the boat when it overturned for…
Bihar SLA (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: As the state gears up for a high voltage poll, an analysis released on Friday on the performance of MLAs in the 17th Bihar legislative assembly shows that with 147 sittings spread over 15 sessions, the assembly sat for an average of 29 days per year where MLAs…
PATNA: Union home minister Amit Shah said Friday that NDA allies will fight the Bihar assembly elections “under the leadership of JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar” but a decision on who will head the next govt will be taken by elected legislators, leading to JD(U) saying there was no ambiguity as Nitish Kumar would return as…
Today brings a moment of quiet understanding that may change how you see your current path. It may not be loud or dramatic, but a small shift in awareness will show you where your real focus should be. Something that once felt important may lose its weight. Do not panic if your priorities are changing….
BASTAR: Wanted Maoist commander Rupesh, alias Takkalapalli Vasudev Rao (Satish), pledged on Friday to “work for and with the people in a constitutional manner” as he led a group of 210 PLGA fighters with a combined bounty of Rs 9 crore on their heads in Chhattisgarh’s largest mass surrender in its history of Left-wing extremism.Representatives…
Srinagar: Two days after declaring normalcy in the region, Ladakh UT administration late Friday reimposed restrictions on gatherings of five or more people, and banned processions, rallies, and marches without prior permission in Leh, hours after Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) announced a judicial probe — under a retired Supreme Court judge — into…
As Diwali approaches, the air quality in the country starts deteriorating for several reasons. After 2024 Diwali, the air quality in the national capital region peaked at an alarming range of 795, falling into the “hazardous” category. Exposure to such extreme levels of air pollution can trigger respiratory issues, aggravate asthma, reduce lung function, and…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 7 paise at 88.03 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday (October 17, 2025), weighed down by trade tensions and global uncertainties. Forex traders said renewed foreign fund inflows and lower crude…
Britain’s Prince Andrew announced on Friday that he will give up the use of his title of Duke of York amidst ongoing criticism regarding his behaviour and associations with the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles and second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, has seen his reputation…
US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his claim that “India won’t be buying Russian oil,” a claim that has since been refuted by New Delhi. Speaking at a joint press briefing with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, Trump reiterated his stance on India’s energy imports, saying, “India won’t be buying Russian…
