NEW DELHI: With the Assam Assembly elections here, the financial profiles of sitting legislators seeking re-election are under fresh scrutiny, with data showing a sharp rise in their declared wealth over the past five years. An analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) of 83 re-contesting MLAs from various parties and independents reveals a…
Asian stocks posted their best day in months and S&P 500 futures jumped after the president said he would address the nation Wednesday night with an “important update” on Iran. Oil pared losses as the UAE reportedly prepares to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force. Bitcoin traded at $67,950 on Tuesday, up 0.2%…
NEW DELHI: The central government issued clarification on jet fuel price hike as it capped the increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines to 25% on Wednesday. Citing tensions in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz triggered by US-Israeli strike on Iran, the Centre called it “only a…
HYDERABAD: Singer Arpit Bala has broken his silence following a viral video from his Hyderabad concert, where he was seen involved in an on-stage confrontation with a fan.The incident occurred on March 28, when a bottle was thrown toward him during his performance. The footage shows Bala reacting angrily—pointing at the individual, tossing the bottle…
Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Will the UAE enter the Iran war and side with the US against Tehran? After being struck multiple times over the past month and with Iran tightening its grip on the crucial oil chokepoint – the Strait of Hormuz — Abu Dhabi has enough reasons to make an entry in…
Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has officially kicked off his promotion spree for director Nitesh Tiwari‘s epic ‘Ramayana‘. After debuting the first glimpse footage titled ‘Rama’ at a special screening in Los Angeles, the actor and his director, along with producer Namit Malhotra, headed over to New York on Tuesday, where they screened the film for…
European Union energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned that amid the ongoing Iran war, oil and gas prices in Europe are unlikely to return to normal levels anytime soon, even if peace were declared tomorrow.Skyrocketing energy costs have pushed gas prices up by about 70% and oil prices by 60% in Europe since the conflict began.“What…
India, unbeaten throughout the tournament, suffered a six-wicket loss to a dominant Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final . (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been more than two years since Australia lifted the coveted ICC ODI World Cup in 2023, handing hosts India a heartbreaking defeat. The loss shattered billions of…
Shreyas Iyer (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings may have opened their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign with a thrilling win, but skipper Shreyas Iyer found himself in trouble with the league for a slow over-rate during the match against Gujarat Titans in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.PBKS edged GT by three wickets in a…
Altez, at around 250 metres, is one of Singapore’s tallest residential towers. Located in the downtown area, it offers luxury living with panoramic city views. The building reflects the growing demand for high-rise residential developments within the central business district, blending lifestyle and proximity to workspaces. The tallest buildings in Singapore are not just a…