Akasa Air on Saturday announced that it will introduce a fuel surcharge ranging from Rs 199 to Rs 1,300 on domestic and international flight tickets booked from March 15, citing a sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.In a post on X, the airline said the…
When the Centre decided to restrict access to messaging app Telegram ahead of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination, the stated goal was clear: disrupt paper leak rackets operating on the platform.Telegram founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pavel Durov says the move is hitting the wrong people.Responding to the Indian…
Hawaii’s unique volcanic history and geographic isolation effectively kept snakes from establishing themselves on the islands. This absence allowed native wildlife to flourish without the fear of snake predators. Unfortunately, accidental snake introductions, as evidenced by Guam’s experiences, can wreak havoc. To combat this risk, Hawaii enforces strict regulations and vigilant monitoring to safeguard its…
A five-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan, killing one person and injuring three. Six people were rescued as several students were feared trapped under the debris. Singapore minister K Shanmugam condemned racist online comments targeting Indians amid discussions over Nepal floods, calling them “shameful, nasty, totally unacceptable”. Billions linked to Iran still pass through…
In recent FTAs, including with the EU, India has given up its reluctance to lower tariffs for automobiles, wine and, even for some fruits such as apples and pears. Since you are negotiating several deals, and will come across what have traditionally been no-go areas, what will be your strategy for calibrated opening up?This is…
Iranian leader’s relatives Hamideh Soleimani Afshar (left), 47, and her daughter, Sarinasadat Hosseiny, 25, had been living a lavish life in the US. After the State Department revoked the Green Cards of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter Sarinasadat Hosseiny, the niece and the grandniece of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani, the…
There’s something oddly satisfying about staring at a single image and realizing your brain locked onto one detail before you even had time to think. That split-second reaction is the whole premise behind this optical illusion personality test that tricks our eyes and minds into seeing what we notice first based on our mindset. These…
Sarfaraz Khan has once again thrown his name firmly back into the Test selection debate with another dominant display that highlighted both his consistency and appetite for big runs. The Mumbai batter continued his rich vein of domestic form by hammering a sensational double century in the Ranji Trophy, reinforcing the message that his hunger…
This waterfall is called ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ and the reason is wild Waterfalls have a way of announcing themselves before they come into view. You hear them first, then feel the air change, then see water rising instead of falling. Victoria Falls does all of this at once. Long before you reach the edge,…
SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir govt is planning to establish new J&K Houses in Delhi’s Dwarka and Navi Mumbai’s Kharghar, besides expanding and modernizing the existing properties of the UT across the country.Chief minister Omar Abdullah held a meeting in this regard with resident commission officials in Delhi on Wednesday. “Ensure the new infrastructure and restructuring…
