Asia relies heavily on energy supplies from the Middle East, leaving the region particularly exposed. (AI image) Middle East tensions due to the ongoing conflict of Israel and the US with Iran have raised fears of the Strait of Hormuz – a key maritime route being closed – threatening crude oil and LNG supplies for…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, and Ishan Kishan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has revealed that one of the biggest selection calls of the tournament — choosing Ishan Kishan over Jitesh Sharma — was largely driven by instinct rather than pure numbers. The skipper admitted the decision was tough…
The wedding festivities began on March 3 and will culminate with the main ceremony on March 5, expected to take place in South Mumbai. Earlier events included a grand puja in Jamnagar hosted at a venue linked to the family of industrialist Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani. Invitations have reportedly been extended to several top…
It’s one of those days where your brain won’t sit still. The Moon stirs your nervous energy, and Mercury pushes you to multitask, so you’ll work hard, but tension can ride along too.You may feel restless even during simple things, like waiting at a signal or standing in a bank queue. Try not to snap….
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has started the registration process for the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) 2026. The portal is used for admission to Master of Technology (MTech) programmes and recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE).Eligible candidates can register online through the official website…
India’s foreign exchange reserves declined sharply in the week ended March 6, reversing the previous week’s surge that had taken the country’s forex stockpile to a record high.Data released by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday showed the reserves dropped by $11.683 billion to $716.810 billion, reported PTI. In the preceding reporting week, the…
Today is a vibrant day for Tauruses, as they navigate through their to-do lists with grace and efficiency. Their newfound sense of self-assurance enhances their social exchanges, fostering mutual understanding in relationships. Students will discover their focus sharpening, making studying more productive than ever. Financially, positive trends emerge, while health remains on an even keel…
Sri Lanka on Sunday raised fuel prices by around 25 per cent, marking the second increase within a week as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets, news agency PTI reported.The price revision, effective from midnight, comes as tensions triggered by joint US–Israel strikes on Iran and retaliatory action by Tehran…
The Delhi government has unveiled the draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026–2030, outlining a roadmap to curb air pollution and promote clean mobility in the national capital. With vehicular emissions contributing nearly 23% of the city’s pollution, the policy focuses on accelerating the shift to electric vehicles while strengthening the ecosystem needed to support their…