NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and conveyed to him India’s commitment to extend all possible support for peaceful settlement of Ukraine conflict.In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Thank President Zelenskyy for his phone call today. We exchanged views on the ongoing…
Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said Indian businesses are in a “cosy comfort zone” created by the vast 1.4 billion-strong domestic market and need to actively explore opportunities abroad.Speaking at an industry event in Mumbai, Goyal said companies should not get carried away by any “negative narrative”, emphasising that the economy grew 7.8% in June….
Chinese chess player spends 4 hours in heavy rain after loss (screengrabs) A video from northern China has gone viral, showing a man refusing to leave a chessboard after his defeat in Xiangqi (Chinese chess). Despite pouring rain in Hebei province, he sat for nearly four hours replaying and analysing his moves, even as his…
Deep in the Pacific Ocean, scientists made a discovery that seemed almost pulled from the pages of a fantasy tale, a structure resembling a paved yellow brick road stretching across the seafloor. During a live-streamed mission by the Ocean Exploration Trust’s E/V Nautilus, researchers stumbled upon the bizarre sight at a depth of nearly 3,000…
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a recruitment drive for 537 apprentice vacancies in its Pipelines Division. This opportunity is open to candidates with qualifications ranging from Class 12 to Diploma and Graduate degrees, offering hands-on training and a monthly stipend. The application process began on August 29, 2025, and will remain open until…
Tamil actor Vishal is all smiles as he begins a new chapter in his personal life. The actor got engaged to actress Sai Dhanshika on his birthday, August 29, in an intimate ceremony in Chennai. The couple, dressed in traditional attire and adorned with garlands, exchanged rings in front of close family and friends. Their…
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most widely used spices in the world, valued not only for its warm, peppery flavour but also for its medicinal qualities. From soothing nausea and easing inflammation to supporting digestion, it has long been part of traditional medicine systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. However, as with many…
US President Donald Trump tried reaching out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi “several times” in recent weeks, the New York Times reported, backing an earlier claim by a German newspaper, while highlighting the circumstances behind the apparent snub to the US President by PM Modi.The last officially acknowledged phone call between PM Modi and Trump…
Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday inaugurated India’s first tempered glass manufacturing unit set up by Optiemus Infracom in partnership with US material technology major Corning. The plant, located in Noida, will make protective tempered glass used for mobile phone screens.“Optiemus is the new gem in the fast-growing electronics manufacturing ecosystem in…
Indian flag (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Pakistan will send its junior team to participate in the FIH Junior Men’s Hockey World Cup 2025 in Tamil Nadu, as confirmed by Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh. This comes after Pakistan’s withdrawal from the Asia Cup tournament in Bihar’s Rajgir.Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey…
