3 min readNew DelhiApr 21, 2026 11:00 PM IST Smriti Mandhana’s latest holiday to Europe’s winter wonderland — read: Switzerland — is every travel enthusiast’s dream. Snow-capped peaks, alpine lakes and scenic trails offer the most enchanting break from the stifling summer heat of the city. If you are planning a summer getaway, take note...

At least 13 people were killed and several were injured after a major explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Kerala’s Thrissur on Tuesday, officials said, adding that the cause of the blast was being probed. Of the injured persons, five people are in critical condition. The blast occurred at a factory shed where crackers...

India faces greater exposure. It depends heavily on the Gulf region not just for crude oil but also for liquefied petroleum gas. (AI image) India and China, among the largest economies in Asia, are staring at a supply crunch for their energy needs as the Middle East conflict drags on. Asia’s biggest crude importers have...