Chennai’s first air-conditioned (AC) suburban train, which rolled out on Saturday, has come as a boon for several commuters during peak hours as the city battles the sweltering heat due to rising temperatures.

Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war. 

​Egyptian and Qatari mediators suggest a truce of up to seven years and a permanent end to the war.  

Amidst ongoing conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled a readiness for direct peace talks with Ukraine, a shift welcomed by Washington. This comes after a brief Easter ceasefire, marred by mutual accusations of violations. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, while skeptical, is sending a delegation to London for discussions with Western allies.