Airlines across Asia are increasing ticket prices and preparing contingency plans, including the possibility of grounding aircraft, as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to trigger the biggest oil shock since the 1970s.Indian carriers have already raised fares on long-haul routes by about 15 per cent and are considering further hikes as jet fuel prices…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday sternly cautioned against any attempt to question the integrity of judicial officers overseeing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. It declared that such actions would not be tolerated and that trust in the judiciary must be maintained.The warning came from a Bench led…
Pune Porsche crash (File photo) PUNE: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to the father of the minor (now an adult) accused in the 2024 Pune Porsche crash that killed software engineers, after 22 months in custody.As per media reports, the case is related to alleged blood sample manipulation.The man is accused of replacing…
Ishan Kishan (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup 2026 win sparked both celebration and controversy. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was visibly annoyed when reporters asked him about comments made by former cricketer Kirti Azad regarding the team taking the trophy to a Hindu temple in Ahmedabad. Kishan dismissed the question and said, “Kitna accha World…
Bookings for the new Audi SQ8 have officially opened in India ahead of its launch scheduled for March 17. Interested customers can reserve the performance SUV by paying a token amount of Rs 5 lakh through the official website of Audi India or via the myAudi Connect app. The company will reveal the final price…
Mohammed Siraj (Image credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: After India won the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 title, broadcasters went around collecting reactions from the players following the historic triumph. Among them was India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who is well known for his witty and humorous responses, and he delivered another memorable moment when asked about…
Ola Electric has launched a limited-run Champions Edition of its flagship electric scooter and motorcycle to celebrate India’s triumph at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The special edition versions of the Ola S1 Pro+ and Ola Roadster X+ will be available for a limited period and come with cosmetic changes inspired by the country’s…
Once again, a leaked image from the sets of ‘Ramayana’ is rotating on the internet. This time, images that have gone viral are purported to show Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi dressed as Lord Rama and Sita in the upcoming mythological epic. The photos appeared unusually clear and showed the two actors in elaborate royal…
Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of a new, more affordable variant of the Venue diesel automatic. The new HX8 diesel AT is priced at Rs 13.70 lakh (ex-showroom), and previously, the diesel AT powertrain was only offered with the top-of-the-line HX10 trim priced at Rs 15.51 lakh (ex-showroom). The introduction of the new…
The government has increased the minimum waiting period for booking a domestic LPG cylinder refill to 25 days from 21 days, a move aimed at preventing hoarding and ensuring equitable distribution of cooking gas, government sources told new agency PTI.According to the sources, prices of petrol and diesel are expected to remain stable unless global…