SC grants 9 months extension to complete trial in Sheena Bora murder case
New Delhi, March 18 The Supreme Court has granted an additional nine months to complete the trial in the Sheena Bora murder case, while making…
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What to know about Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex
By JON GAMBRELL Dubai, March 18 Iran and Russia both allege a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic…
‘In politics, there’s no full stop’: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised 59 members retiring from the Rajya Sabha, describing Parliament as an “open university” and…
Congress terms Bordoloi’s resignation ‘unfortunate’; BJP claims opposition is ‘losing base’
New Delhi, March 18 The resignation of Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi ahead of the Assam Assembly polls on Wednesday triggered sharp political reactions, with the…
Neelesh Misra releases new song ‘Zameen Pe Taare’ from upcoming independent album
New Delhi, March 18 Storyteller-musician Neelesh Misra has released “Zameen Pe Taare”, the first track from his upcoming album of the same name, marking his…
Top US intelligence officials set to testify about Iran war, threats confronting homeland
By Eric Tucker, David Klepper and Stephen Groves Washington, March 18 Top Trump administration national security officials facing back-to-back congressional hearings starting Wednesday are expected…
Vir Das to perform at Royal Albert Hall as part of ‘Hey Stranger’ world tour
New Delhi, March 18 Vir Das will perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time as part of his new international stand-up tour…
Higher reaches of Kashmir receive fresh snow as wet spell persists in Valley
Srinagar, March 18 A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rain lashed most parts of the Valley on Wednesday,…
US offers USD 2,600 exit bonus to illegal immigrants for self-deportation
By Sagar Kulkarni Washington, March 18 The US Department of Homeland Security has released posters offering to fly illegal immigrants, including from India, to their…
Asian shares gain, oil slips back despite barrage of attacks by Iran
By CHAN HO-HIMAP Hong Kong, March 18 Asia shares were mostly higher on Wednesday with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea jumping as oil prices…