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5,000 US Marines En Route To Middle EastWASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump's sudden push for a ceasefire with Iran appears increasingly aimed at buying time as thousands of US troops race toward the Middle East ahead of his self-declared Friday deadline. Trump has paused military strikes for five days since 23 March, even as reinforcements surge into the region. Two Marine units, roughly 5,000 personnel in total, are currently en route, joining more than 50,000 American forces already deployed across the Middle East....more Iran Rejects US Proposal On Ending War, Lays Down 5 Conditions: ReportTEHRAN: Iran has rejected the United States' proposal to end the war and said that it will "end the war" on its own terms. A senior Iranian official with knowledge about the details of the proposal spoke to Press TV and called Washington's proposal "excessive". "Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met," the official said. Iran intends to continue with its defence against the US and has vowed to inflict "heavy blows" till its conditions are fulfilled....more |
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'Global Action Must Match Global Ambition': Modi At UN Summit
AI Has Potential to Rescue SDGs: UN Chief
NEW DELHI: India is accelerating its efforts to secure critical mineral supply chains amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and continued global dependence on China, but structural challenges in production and processing remain significant hurdles. Critical minerals—particularly rare earth elements such as lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium—are essential for clean energy technologies, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics. While India has made major policy strides, its current production accounts for less than 1% of global output, underscoring the gap between ambition and capacity.
NEW DELHI: As the Union government prepares to initiate deliberations on the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), the long-standing framework governing the salaries of central government employees is once again under scrutiny. Constituted roughly every decade since 1946, Pay Commissions have traditionally focused on revising pay structures and adjusting compensation to inflation. Over time, however, the debate has expanded beyond wages to include questions of bureaucratic efficiency, accountability, and performance within the public administration system.
NEW DELHI: An evening of culture, cuisine and luxury came alive in the heart of the capital as Lexus New Delhi hosted “Whispers of Japan” recently, offering its customers an immersive experience inspired by the rich traditions of Japan. Around 75 Lexus guests gathered at the Janpath showroom for the exclusive event, which celebrated the spirit of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship that defines Lexus.
AHMEDABAD: Saptak Talwar,27, the Indian with the maximum appearances on the PGA Tour Canada and European Challenge Tour, made full use of his vast international exposure to card rounds of 68-71-69-70 to win the ₹2.7 crore (US$300,000) Indorama Ventures Open at Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad at 10-under 278. The victory marked Talwar’s second win on the PGTI, following his triumph at the Adani Invitational Golf Championship at his home course, Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida, last year.
NUH: MJ Daffue produced a bogey-free final round to seal a second HotelPlanner Tour title in two months on a thrilling final day of the DP World PGTI Open, a US$300,000 event co-sanctioned by the DP World PGTI and the HotelPlanner Tour. The South African, who started Sunday with a four-stroke lead, signed for a 69 to reach 21 under par 267 and finish one shot clear of American Jhared Hack and India’s Saptak Talwar.
