Court stays hold up action against Aravali encroachments, CEC told

In a sudden escalation, US forces targeted Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island, disturbing an ongoing quiet period. Iran retaliated, showcasing missiles aimed at Jordan, where Jordanian forces successfully intercepted eight threats early Monday. Meanwhile, the US military noted Iranian efforts to deploy sea mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, contributing to a rise…

Around 19 equity mutual funds delivered over 20% returns on lumpsum investments over the last one year, according to an ETMutualFunds analysis. Small-cap funds dominated the list, with TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund topping the chart with a 33.73% return. Invesco India Smallcap Fund also featured among the top performers, delivering a 20.39% return during the…

Days after a number of letters, manuscripts and personal artefacts of Mahatma Gandhi were sold in an auction, A Annamalai, director of National Gandhi Museum, said that such items are not merely private possessions but part of India’s common heritage while appealing to those who possess such articles to hand them over to the institution…