Oil prices spiked sharply on Tuesday as the Iran war disrupted supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and key energy infrastructure hit, AFP reported.The Brent North Sea crude contract, the international benchmark, jumped more than eight per cent to $85.12 a barrel, its highest level since July 2024.The main US oil contract, West…
Meet the UPSC aspirant who failed Prelims three times, Mains once, took a year-long break—and returned with AIR 199 For every UPSC success story that makes headlines, there are years of unseen struggles behind the final result. Multiple failures, self-doubt, changing strategies and starting over are often part of the journey. IAS officer Tripti Kalhan’s…
Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) Speculation over Hardik Pandya’s future with the Mumbai Indians continues to grow, and former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in with his own assessment of how a potential blockbuster IPL trade could unfold.Pandya’s future has been the subject of intense discussion following another disappointing campaign for Mumbai Indians. Under his…
Mayank Chakraborty becomes the first GM from Northeast India (Special Arranements) NEW DELHI: On Saturday morning, Rajib Dhar, the general secretary of the All Assam Chess Association, was having a good sleep. And why not? His protégé, Mayank Chakraborty, had just secured his final Grandmaster (GM) norm at the 8th GM Tournament in Sweden. In…
You’ll feel two different currents inside you today. One says, “Lie down, postpone, scroll a bit more.” The other says, “Do it now, and do it properly.” That push and pull comes from the Moon stirring your nerves while Mars boosts courage.So yes, restlessness and laziness may visit together. Strange pair. Yet your confidence rises…
Royal Enfield launched the Guerrilla 450 back in 2024, and it has had quite an interesting journey since then. It debuted as a slightly unconventional product in the brand’s lineup, sharing its Sherpa 450 platform with the Himalayan, yet taking a completely different approach in terms of design and intent. Thereafter, the model saw steady…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for April 16, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
The era of ultra-low interest rates that followed the 2008 global financial crisis may finally be over, with investors now preparing for a prolonged period of higher borrowing costs, sustained investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure, and elevated geopolitical risks.According to a recent report by Moody’s Ratings, “A new macro regime is driving differentiated…
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ plans for a sprawling 110-acre estate in New York have taken years to complete, with the unfinished property becoming the subject of more than $2.1 million in contractor claims earlier this year.The couple began acquiring land in Lewisboro, New York, through an LLC in 2018. Property records cited in reports…
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi enjoyed another low-key public date while attending Chris Stapleton’s concert in Washington.Image credit (Instagram) Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi stepped out for a casual evening together at Chris Stapleton’s July 24 concert in George, Washington, marking another public appearance for the couple as their romance continues to develop away from…