NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Nepal’s newly elected leader Balendra Shah, who is set to become the Himalayan nation’s youngest Prime Minister.“Had warm telephone conversations with Mr. Rabi Lamichhane, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Mr. Balendra Shah, Senior Leader of the RSP,” wrote PM Modi on X.PM…
India will not participate in the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) proposal to release strategic petroleum reserves to stabilise global oil markets, government sources said on Monday, even as crude prices surge amid the escalating Middle East conflict, reported PTI.The decision comes as G7 nations consider coordinated releases of emergency oil reserves to calm markets after…
Former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, with Sri Lanka Cricket confirming that he will officially assume the role from April 15, 2026.Kirsten has signed a two-year contract and succeeds former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya, who stepped down from the…
India’s Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah and Sanju Samson (ANI Photo) Four members of the title-winning India national cricket team — Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah — have been selected in the official Team of the Tournament for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after India secured a record third title.Leading…
As the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran enters its second week, Iran’s leadership is showing visible signs of internal strain, even as officials continue to publicly reject calls from Washington for an “unconditional surrender” and vow to continue fighting.The divisions have come into sharper focus after the death of Iran’s supreme leader…
The Board of Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania has approved a 3.9% increase in undergraduate tuition for the 2026-27 academic year while allocating a record 347 million United States dollars to the undergraduate financial aid budget.According to The Daily Pennsylvanian, university administrators announced the changes during a meeting on Thursday. The total cost of…
Singapore is globally famed as one of Asia’s most expensive real-estate markets. The country is a magnet for billionaires, founders, and investors from across the globe. Because there’s limited land here and planning rules are extremely strict, some prime residential addresses in Singapore demand whopping rates. Some of the premium streets, home to luxury condos…
In most Indian households, lighting a diya is a daily ritual, especially around the evening, also known as the Sandhya Vela. According to the Shastras, it is believed that this tradition of lighting a lamp daily brings in a wave of positivity to the homes and removes negativity and paves the way for divine blessings….
Melania Trump’s documentary is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, offering an intimate look at her life and behind-the-scenes moments. Directed by Brett Ratner, the film generated significant interest and positive audience response, achieving a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its OTT release promises wider global reach for those interested in her story. The documentary…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar (ANI photo) External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that Iran had formally requested permission for three of its vessels to dock at Indian ports, a request that India granted the very next day.Amid rising tensions in the Indian Ocean after last week’s sinking of an Iranian warship by…
