The recent uptick in Basmati rice prices is driven by increased international demand and not linked to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, according to the All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA).AIREA President Satish Goel clarified that the export prices of Basmati varieties 1509 and 1718 have seen a slight rise since March due to…
The Maharashtra Fisheries Department has issued urgent warnings to coastal fishing communities, advising them to avoid oil rigs and restricted zones. MUMBAI: The state fisheries department has issued warnings to the fishing community not to go fishing in the offshore defence areas. Coordinates have been issued for the no fishing zones.Shoot to kill orders have…
Samsung unveiled two new mid-range smartphones — Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G — on Tuesday and now it has revealed the pricing of these two phones via the official website. At the time, the company only revealed the design and specifications of both the smartphones. And, now the official pricing has arrived for…
Indian Premier League cricket match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals abandoned In a major development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the suspension of the 2025 Indian Premier League for a period of one week, with immediate effect. This announcement was made on Friday, 9 May, and comes in…
FILE — Bill Gates (Calla Kessler/The New York Times) Tech billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is known for his philanthropic works across the world. And on May 8, Gates announced that he will donate his remaining 99% wealth to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the next 20 years. He also shared that…
AMBALA: An air raid warning has been issued by the Air Force Station in Ambala, indicating a possible attack from Pakistan.Sirens were sounded across the city at 10.22am, and residents were urged to remain indoors and avoid balconies or open areas.“An air warning has been received from air force station of possible attack. Sirens are…
Pakistan found itself in an awkward position on Friday following a social media post that appeared to seek urgent financial assistance from international lenders, citing economic losses amid soaring tensions with India.Also read: PIB trolls Pakistan with ‘Golmaal’ jibe as Islamabad seeks ‘loans’ and then retracts“Govt of Pakistan appeals to International Partners for more loans…
Trump declared a 90-day suspension of his planned reciprocal tariffs on global trading partners last month. India-US trade deal: India has proposed reducing its tariff differential with the United States to under 4% from the current 13%, seeking exemption from President Donald Trump‘s existing and future tariff increases, two sources familiar with the negotiations between…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of home affairs on Friday asked all states and Union territories to invoke civil defence measures under the Civil Defence Act and Rules of 1968 as India-Pakistan tensions escalate. Calls to reinforce civil defence preparedness have intensified following a major security incident along the India-Pakistan border. “In the current hostile attack…
iQoo set to launch Z9 Turbo with 1.5K display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, 6000mAh battery, 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP dual camera, 80W fast charging at Rs 19,999. Soon after launching its mid-range smartphone — Z9, iQoo is reportedly planning to launch a new Turbo version of it. Leaks and rumours have already started surfacing…
