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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the ongoing US naval blockade against Iran as “genius”, asserting that Tehran would have to concede defeat and ruling out any agreement unless it abandons its nuclear ambitions.“The blockade is genius. The blockade has been 100% foolproof. It shows how good our Navy is, I can tell you…
US President Donald Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a phone call on Wednesday renewed his offer for Russia to act as a third party to handle Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium.Trump said Putin proposed that Moscow could help take charge of Iran’s roughly 970 pounds of enriched uranium, The Hill reported.“He told…
NEW DELHI: As polling for the second phase in West Bengal wraps up, exit polls have taken centre stage, offering an early glimpse into what could lie ahead on May 4. If the projections hold, the results may throw up a mixed verdict, a change of guard in some states, and continuity in others.In West…
NEW DELHI: Rupee fell 32 paise to an all-time low of 95.20 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, pressured by rising global crude oil prices and a strengthening American currency.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.01 and weakened further to touch a record low of 95.20, extending losses…
Television fame and classical dancer Sudha Chandran recently paid a visit to spiritual guide Premanand Ji Maharaj. She described her visit to the ashram as an ‘extremely overwhelming journey.’ In a recent media interaction, she also spoke about how her unwavering faith in God helped her recover from the most traumatic phases of her life….
Salil Arora hit a 10-ball 30* to help SRH overhaul MI’s record total (Screengrab/IPL) When over 500 runs are scored in a game with one century, three fifties and as many as 32 sixes, it is difficult for a 10-ball 30 to stand out. But that is exactly what the young Salil Arora managed to…
The launch event of the upcoming film ’29’, directed by Rathna Kumar, grabbed attention after actor-director RJ Balaji addressed a trending controversy. The issue revolved around director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s absence during the Tamil Nadu elections, which sparked widespread discussion on social media. During his speech at the event, RJ Balaji responded to the matter and…
KOLKATA: Kolkata, which traditionally registers a low turnout, voted almost on a par with the rest of Bengal on Wednesday. The EC data shows that till 9 pm, Kolkata recorded over 88.4 polling percentage, while the figure was 60.2%, the lowest in Bengal, in the 2021 Assembly elections. Kolkata South, with four Assembly constituencies of…
NEW DELHI: A persistent foul stench in taps, rising illnesses and an alarming water crisis have pushed hundreds of residents in west Delhi’s Janakpuri – many of them elderly – to the brink. With stomach infections, skin diseases and the unbearable odour taking over households, families are spending a hefty sum on bottled water for…
Elon Musk now has a direct financial incentive to get humans to Mars—and it’s unlike anything seen in corporate history. SpaceX‘s board approved a compensation plan in January that awards him 200 million super-voting restricted shares if the company establishes a permanent Mars colony of at least one million people, while simultaneously hitting a $7.5…
