NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri represented India in a meeting that was hosted by the UK on Thursday to discuss efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz. More than 60 countries participated in the meeting that discussed diplomatic and political, instead of military, measures to restore freedom of navigation through the key energy route.In…
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has joined his MI teammates in Raipur ahead of their next Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on SundayPandya had missed MI’s last game against LSG due to a back spasm on Monday. His niggle is said to be a minor one and he…
“My eldest one is the most responsible one…” we’ve often seen parents praising their first born for just being the eldest. Many such children grow up like a role model to their younger siblings. That said, sometimes parents expect a little too much from the eldest one. While this sounds flattering to the younger ones,…
NEW DELHI: In a major relief, the removal of hypothecation from vehicles will now happen automatically through an online system once loan is fully repaid, saving people from the hassle of multiple visits to transport offices and reaching out to banks. The road transport ministry has rolled out this new system, starting March 1 (Monday),…
Domestic equities are expected to remain volatile this week as investors track the Reserve Bank’s monetary policy decision, global macroeconomic cues and evolving developments in the West Asia conflict, analysts said, according to PTI.Market participants will also keep a close watch on crude oil price movements and foreign fund flows, which continue to influence sentiment.Vinod…
India’s car market has been expanding steadily in recent years, with more people considering personal mobility and upgrading to new vehicles. As more buyers walk into showrooms or browse car prices online, one question often comes up. Why does the same car cost more in one city than in another? The same vehicle often carries…
Punjab National Bank Appoints Sanjeev Kumar Dhupar as Chief General Manager at Head Office Punjab National Bank (PNB) has announced a change in its senior management. The bank has appointed Shri Sanjeev Kumar Dhupar as Chief General Manager – Agriculture & Priority Sector and Financial Inclusion Division at the Head Office. The change came into…
Yellow toilet seats are a common issue caused by chemical reactions and mineral deposits. Conventional cleaners may worsen the problem. Hydrogen peroxide offers a molecular-level solution, breaking down discolouration. Yellow toilet seats are among those issues that crop up subtly over time. You maintain cleanliness and scrub a little harder when required, but the dingy…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed a Chhattisgarh high court order that handed life imprisonment to Amit Jogi in the 2003 murder case of Ramavtar Jaggi.The case, which dates back over two decades, concerns the fatal shooting of Jaggi in June 2003. Jogi, son of former chief minister Ajit Jogi, was acquitted by…
RCB’s Jacob Bethell (PTI) Former England captain Alastair Cook has suggested that young batter Jacob Bethell should seriously consider cutting short his Indian Premier League stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru and return to county cricket with Warwickshire, arguing that the youngster is losing valuable development time on the bench.Bethell, who impressed heavily during the recently…