A fuel tanker vehicle destroyed in US-Israeli strikes in Tehran US President Donald Trump has demanded help from allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But even if he can assemble a major coalition it could prove very hard to end Iran’s blockade.Iran lies along one side of the narrow strait and has responded to…
New Delhi: A gas you rarely think about is disrupting MRI supply chains in India. West Asia-linked helium shortages have tightened availability and driven up costs in India, raising the risk of pricier scans and diagnostic delays.With India heavily dependent on imports from Qatar for the non-renewable gas used to cool MRI magnets, hospitals and…
Oil Above $100, Markets in Red: How the Iran War Triggered a $240 Billion Shock for Indian Investors India’s stock markets have suffered a sharp setback as escalating conflict in West Asia triggered a wave of global financial uncertainty, sending investors rushing out of riskier assets and wiping out billions of dollars in market value.Estimates…
Shahid Afridi and Babar Azam (Agency Photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has strongly criticised Pakistan’s cricket selectors after the national team lost the ODI series 2–1 to Bangladesh national cricket team. The defeat came shortly after Pakistan’s disappointing campaign in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, increasing pressure on the team’s…
Shivam Dube recently caught fans’ attention on social media after a funny interaction with paparazzi outside his Mumbai residence went viral. The brief moment offered a glimpse of the India all-rounder’s relaxed and playful side away from the cricket field.The incident took place outside Dube’s upscale apartment complex in Andheri West, a building that houses…
Actress Rashmika Mandanna returns to the sets of her film ‘Mysaa’. This action-thriller is set to begin filming soon. Mandanna will portray a Gond woman in the movie. She also has other projects lined up. Her wedding to Vijay Deverakonda took place recently. Both stars are now focusing on their professional commitments. Less than three…
GUWAHATI: Congress released Saturday its second list of candidates for the Assam polls, naming nominees for 23 seats and leaving 15 for allies, reports Kangkan Kalita1. The state has a total of 126 assembly seats. Congress came out with its first list on March 3, naming 42 candidates, among them was state unit chief and…
Authorities in the United States say several non-citizens from countries including Mauritania, India and China have been accused of illegally voting in American elections.One of the most recent cases involves Mahady Sacko, a 50-year-old Mauritanian national living in Philadelphia who investigators say had been marked for deportation since 2002. Sacko, who reportedly used the nickname…
Ireland’s captain Paul Stirling (Photo by AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) NEW DELHI: Ireland’s T20 cricket team is set for a leadership change as experienced batter Paul Stirling has decided to step down as T20I captain. This move is part of a bigger plan to prepare the team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2028. While…
Filmmaker Priyadarshan has come out in support of actor Rajpal Yadav after the latter was granted interim bail in a cheque bounce case. The director, who has collaborated with Yadav in several films over the years, described him as an “innocent” person who got caught in a “trap”. Filmmaker Priyadarshan has come out in support…