Gas prices in the UK and Europe surged sharply after missile strikes hit Qatar’s key energy infrastructure, triggering fresh concerns over global supply disruptions amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.Wholesale gas prices jumped by around 25 per cent in early trading, pushing UK prices to nearly 170–175p per therm. Although prices eased slightly later,…
A 29-foot-tall limestone statue of Jesus sits atop Mount Cristo Rey in Lourdes Castanon, Mexico. More than 40,000 pilgrims from around the world journey to the sacred site annually where Texas, New Mexico and the Mexican state of Chihuahua meet. The statue has crowned the summit of the peak since 1939, when it was carved…
Karan Johar has stirred conversation by calling out Bollywood’s growing dependence on PR. He criticised the heavy use of paid promotions, calling it “method marketing,” and said artists should focus more on their work than on curated image. He added that “everything is available at a price,” making it hard to judge what is genuinely…
School PGI climbs, but learning score stays frozen (Image/ANI) NEW DELHI: Chandigarh has become the first State/UT in the PGI 2.0 series to enter the top (Uttam) range, scoring 766 out of 1,000 in 2025-26. But a domain-wise reading of the union education ministry’s latest Performance Grading Index 2.0 report released Tuesday shows the recent…
Salman Khan is one of the most popular celebrities in India, but the actor has a surprisingly self-deprecating reason for staying out of politics. In a candid appearance on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show‘, the superstar admitted that while he feels the urge to contest elections, he is convinced he would not even win the position…
NEW DELHI: A startling new study warns that even a slight bump in blood pressure during your 30s could raise your risk of heart disease decades later.Researchers tracked nearly 6,000 adults for over 20 years and found that every 10 mm Hg increase in systolic blood pressure was linked to about a 20–22% higher risk…
Anurag Kashyap’s dark drama Bandar, starring Bobby Deol, releases on June 5. The CBFC granted it an A certificate with no visual cuts but replaced several cuss words, including swapping “b**** c***” with “banjo.” The film runs for 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 27 seconds. Anurag Kashyap is back with another dark and gripping drama,…
Kevin Pietersen with KL Rahul during a practice session ahead of the IPL T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad, 2025. (PTI) Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen said he would like to become a mentor for Chennai Super Kings, adding that the city’s location would make it…
Taylor Swift is one of the world’s most successful recording artists, known for her chart-topping albums, record-breaking tours and highly publicised relationships. Over nearly two decades, the pop superstar has amassed multiple Grammy Awards and significant cultural influence. Meanwhile, Travis Kelce is among the most prominent players in the NFL, serving as a tight end…
NEW DELHI: Iran on Wednesday seized two vessels, one of them bound for Gujarat, against the backdrop of mounting tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where the Trump-Tehran confrontation continues to intensify.The development comes close on the heels of a tense episode in which Iranian forces opened fire on an India-bound ship attempting to pass…