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Eurozone Inflation: Historic Energy Crisis Fueling Inflation Eurozone

The eurozone suffered the biggest inflation jump in March since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. That is according to economists assessing the fallout from the escalating war in West Asia.

Man labelled 'delusional', put in mental hospital for refusing to admit he was someone else; wins massive payout

Hawaii officials put a man in a mental hospital and forced him to take psychiatric drugs because he wouldn't admit to being someone else. Joshua Spriestersbach was identified thrice as another man, but he kept getting detained.

COVID-19 strain Cicada, that has undergone about 75 mutations, spreading in the US

The SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in several states in America. The CDC has warned that the variant has undergone about 75 mutations and can evade the protection offered by the vaccines.

Dollar climbs to strongest month since October 2024 as West Asia war shakes global markets

Some Wall Street banks, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., which had a small view of the dollar heading into the year, are now reconsidering their stance on the US currency.

Playing with fire, this time over water: Desalination, the lifeline of Gulf, could be Iran war targets if better sense does not prevail

Callous threats by both the US and Iran are putting Gulf desalination plants at risk. Attacks on these plants, deliberate or accidental, could cut water supplies for millions. A humanitarian crisis in the short run, and economic collapse in the long term, could be the results

Scott Mills sex abuse claims: Teen boy at centre of probe was under 16, police say

Scott Mills sex abuse claims: Teen boy at centre of probe was under 16, police say

Iran's Ghalibaf slams Trump calls pre-market 'news' a 'pump' and 'dump' scheme

Iran’s Mohammad Ghalibaf accuses Trump of spreading “fake news” and warns of retaliation, as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran.

Three Indonesian UN Peacekeepers Killed Within 24 Hours in Lebanon; UNIFIL Probes Incidents

India on Monday (March 30) condemned recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon that left three Indonesians dead and injured three others in two incidents over the past 24 hours, amid Israel’s ground incursion and intense fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants. “We condemn the recent attacks on UN Peacekeepers deployed in UNIFIL, and pay our homage to the fallen Blue Helmets,” a statement issued by India’s permanent mission in New York said.

‘Just take it’: Trump says countries have 2 options amid Iran war, either ‘buy oil from US’ or go get from Strait

Trump told allies to buy US oil or "take" it themselves from the Iran-blocked Strait of Hormuz, criticising nations like the UK for refusing to join the military conflict.

‘Love for Whistle Podu Family’: Jadeja sinks Chennai but kisses CSK badge in emotional tribute

Ravindra Jadeja haunts his former team but wins hearts in a viral post-match moment. Read how the RR star "sank" CSK in Guwahati before an emotional tribute to the Whistle Podu family.

India is a reliable, trustworthy partner: Senior EU Lawmaker Angelika Niebler

Angelika Niebler praised India as a trustworthy and reliable partner. “For us, the European Union, India is such a trustworthy partner,” she said.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about LSG vs DC match no 5 timing, squad, H2H & more

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

British crew member working on IPL found dead in Mumbai

British broadcast engineer Ian William Langford, 76, was found dead in a Mumbai hotel while working on the IPL 2026. Police currently suspect natural causes pending an autopsy report.

Kadyrov’s forces ‘ready’ for Iran deployment as US-Israel campaign intensifies: Tehran media

Chechen forces pledged to support Iran against a potential US ground offensive, framing the conflict as a "holy war," while Tehran accused Ukraine of assisting US-Israeli military operations.

AI gone wrong, again: 50-year-old woman arrested for crimes in a state she had never been to

Artificial intelligence might be the future, but time and again incidents happen that prove that these systems are still not foolproof. A woman was arrested for a crime she did not commit just because a facial recognition tool said so.

US-Iran War | Report: Trump Open To Ending War Without Reopening Strait of Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that communication with Iran is ongoing, primarily through intermediaries, with some level of direct contact also taking place. Rubio outlined Washington’s war objectives, including degrading Iran’s military capabilities, particularly its missile, naval and air power, while avoiding a ground invasion. He also issued a strong warning on the Strait of Hormuz, saying the key global shipping route will reopen “one way or another,” either through Iranian compliance or coordinated international action. The statement comes amid continued disruption in the strait and rising global concern over energy supplies, with the waterway remaining central to the ongoing conflict.

'13,600 kg bomb that strikes 61 metres deep!' What are bunker buster bombs, how powerful is US arsenal’s strongest weapon?
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Bunker-buster bombs are specialised weapons designed to penetrate hardened underground targets before detonating. They are commonly used against reinforced military bunkers and nuclear sites.

Who is William Walsh? IndiGo names new CEO following Pieter Elbers’ exit

Walsh is a veteran in the aviation industry, having previously served as the CEO of British Airways and the International Airlines Group (IAG), and most recently as the Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Nepal Supreme Court Questions KP Sharma Oli Detention, Seeks Explanation

The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued a show cause order in the writ petition filed, calling for the release of CPN (UML) Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli from detention. The apex court has also sought a written response from the government over the reasons behind the arrest of Nepali Congress leader and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. Oli was detained at his residence on Saturday after the newly elected government decided to implement the report of the inquiry commission formed to investigate the September 8 and 9 protests and subsequent incidents.