As the US-Israel war escalates, once tourist-dominated Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz has now become an ‘underground missile city’.Beneath its salt caves and emerald mangrove forests lies a network of military installations that have transformed the island from a free-trade and tourist hub into a strategic fortress.Qeshm once attracted visitors for its surreal…
NCERT has initiated a phased rollout of new textbooks aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. While Classes 1 to 8 are already using updated books, Class 9 will adopt them in 2026–27. Existing books remain for Classes 10 and 11 for now, with teachers tasked to prepare students for the transition. National Council of…
Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) Cheteshwar Pujara believes Shubman Gill has the perfect motivation to deliver a standout campaign in IPL 2026 after missing out on India’s T20 World Cup squad.Speaking on JioHotstar, Pujara backed the Gujarat Titans captain to respond strongly, stressing that Gill remains a complete, multi-format player who can force his way…
A growing outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in the United Kingdom is raising uncomfortable questions about awareness, speed of response, and how easily early symptoms can be overlooked.The recent cluster of cases, linked largely to young people, has already led to serious illness and deaths. And what’s striking isn’t just the numbers, it’s how quickly things…
NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a nationwide weather alert, forecasting widespread thunderstorms, rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds across several regions in the coming days.In its latest bulletin, the agency flagged intensified weather activity over eastern, central, and northeastern India, warning of heavy rain, thundersqualls, and possible hailstorms.According to the IMD,…
India has not imported crude oil from Iran since mid-2019, after the United States withdrew sanctions waivers. (AI image) Will India get access to Iran crude oil after over 6 years? Amid the raging Middle-East conflict and rising oil prices, the Donald Trump administration has announced a temporary relaxation of sanctions on Iranian oil. This…
AGRA: A scuffle broke out between police and locals in Mathura’s Kosi area after residents blocked the road to protest the death of a ‘Gau Rakshak’, who was allegedly run over by cattle smugglers. The situation escalated in the Chhata area when cow vigilantes began pelting stones at police following a lathi charge. Several police…
MUMBAI: As the West Asia war rages on, India’s middle class has begun bearing the brunt. From airfares to air-conditioners, home interiors, bottled water and even regular laundry services, companies across segments are starting to take price hikes to cope with inflating input costs on the back of of supply disruptions and soaring oil, derivatives…
Goldman Sachs is integrating AI deeply into its operations, aiming to revolutionize client onboarding, risk management, and more with a new operating model. While CEO David Solomon expresses optimism about AI’s transformative potential and the bank’s strong financial performance, he also candidly warns shareholders about risks like incorrect outputs, data breaches, and external dependencies. Goldman…
As the Middle East conflict continues to boil and oil continues to soar, consumers are growing concerned about the cost of petrol and diesel. State-run oil marketing companies have raised prices of premium petrol variants by more than Rs 2 per litre, while keeping retail rates of regular petrol and diesel unchanged. The hike affects…