Asha Bhosle dies at 92; last rites to be held at Shivaji Park on Monday

Mumbai — Legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away on Sunday at the age of 92 in Mumbai. She had been admitted to Breach Candy Hospital a day earlier. Maharashtra’s Culture Minister Ashish Shelar confirmed the news outside the…

Trump Backs ‘Final Offer’ as Iran Nuclear Talks End Without Breakthrough

High-stakes nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran have ended without an agreement, with Donald Trump now backing what his administration calls a “final and best offer” to Tehran.

Speaking after nearly 21 hours…

Iran Faces Hurdles Reopening Strait of Hormuz Amid Missing Sea Mines

Washington: A new complication has emerged in the already fragile geopolitical situation, as Iran struggles to fully reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz due to missing sea mines reportedly deployed during recent hostilities.

According…

Mathura Boat Tragedy: Death Toll Climbs to 10, Search for Missing Continues

Mathura — The death toll in the tragic boat capsizing incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district has risen to 10, with several people still missing as rescue operations continue on an urgent footing.

The figure was confirmed…

Jharkhand Tightens Rules on Bio-Medical Waste Disposal

Ranchi — The Jharkhand government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards the improper handling of bio-medical waste, making it clear that untreated waste cannot be stored beyond 48 hours under any circumstances.

The decision was…

Global Sea Temperatures Near Record Highs as El Nino Risk Grows: EU Climate Monitor

Brussels — Global sea surface temperatures surged to near-record levels in March, signaling a possible shift toward a new warming phase later this year, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Data from the EU-backed agency…

Iran Warns US Not to Let Netanyahu ‘Undermine Diplomacy’ Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Tehran — Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has cautioned the United States against allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts, as a fragile ceasefire follows weeks of intense conflict.

India Set to Outperform China, Asia-Pacific Despite Slowing Growth: ADB

New Delhi — India is expected to remain the fastest-growing major economy in the Asia-Pacific region, even as overall growth across developing Asia is projected to slow in the coming years, according to a new report by the Asian Development…

Strong Voter Turnout in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry Assembly Polls

New Delhi: Voting picked up pace across key states as the Election Commission of India reported steady turnout figures in the ongoing Assembly elections.

As of 1 p.m., Assam recorded a voter turnout of 59.63%, while Puducherry saw 56.83% polling.…

Iran Accuses US of Breaching Peace Framework Ahead of Talks

Tehran: A new diplomatic dispute has emerged as Iran accused the United States of violating key provisions of a proposed peace framework even before formal negotiations begin.

In an official statement, Tehran said its long-standing mistrust…