NEW DELHI: Govt-authorised fertiliser importing agency India Potash Ltd (IPL) is set to import 25 lakh tonnes of urea in the $935-$959 per tonne range — almost double the rate two months ago — in what is being seen as an impact of the ongoing West Asia crisis on the prices of the key soil…
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government on Thursday suspended two IAS officers, RK Singh and Pradeep Kumar, for their alleged role in a Rs 500 crore IDFC First Bank scam.The government also handed over the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Last month, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had said it had frozen 90 bank accounts following…
On the streets of New Jersey recently, Dan Levy, creator of “Schitt’s Creek,” was shooting his new sitcom, “Big Mistakes.” He said the idea for the show “came from a fear that I have of being trapped. I like my freedom!” In “Big Mistakes,” a New Jersey pastor and his sister, a teacher, accidentally get…
Archer-turned-coach Rahul Banerjee NEW DELHI: When it comes to Indian archery, Rahul Banerjee is a name that has long commanded respect. A seasoned campaigner and Olympian, Banerjee, who represented India at the 2012 London Olympics has now transitioned seamlessly into shaping the next generation of elite archers.Archery, it seems, runs in Rahul’s family. His sister,…
Washington — The Secret Service said it is investigating overnight gunfire near the White House on Sunday. Officers responded shortly after midnight on Sunday to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of Lafayette Park, the Secret Service said in a statement. No injuries were reported, according to the statement, and a search of the park…
Tamil spy thriller ‘Mr. X,’ starring Arya, is set for a theatrical release on April 17 after a two-year production. Director Manu Anand reveals the film draws inspiration from real-life Indian spy incidents spanning from 1960 to 2022, structured like the Hindi blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’ by connecting multiple incidents into one screenplay. The upcoming Tamil spy…
Applications for unemployment benefits in the US rose last week but remained within a stable range, indicating resilience in the labour market despite global economic uncertainties, AP reported.Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 2,19,000 for the week ending April 4, up from 2,03,000 in the previous week and higher than analysts’ expectations of 2,10,000,…
KL Rahul, famous for his stylish play on the field as well as his refined personality, also possesses the same style in his lifestyle. His lavish home located at Bandra, worth around Rs. 20 crore, is a perfect example of the combination of modern urban living with style. Located at the posh location of Pali…
Marie Curie’s story is often told through her Nobel Prizes, her discoveries, and the eerie glow of radium in a darkened lab. But there’s a quieter, almost unbelievable detail that tends to get overlooked. According to The Nobel Prize, she refused to patent radium. Gave it away, basically. A decision that, by most accounts, cost…
Image Credit: Reuters/F1. Kimi Antonelli produced a remarkable performance to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, becoming the second-youngest race winner in Formula One history. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver controlled the race in Shanghai and secured his maiden Grand Prix victory in convincing fashion. Antonelli started from pole position and briefly lost the lead…