The government, on Thursday, moved to reassure citizens that the country’s fuel supply situation remains fully stable. The ministry of petroleum and natural gas said India’s petroleum and LPG systems are secure and under firm control, with no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG anywhere in the country. It also warned against what it called…
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy The Pentagon is considering whether to divert some weapons originally intended for Ukraine to the Middle East as the war in Iran puts pressure on US stockpiles of key munitions, The Washington Post reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Air defence interceptors among…
Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Ajinkya Rahane has a significant point to prove heading into IPL 2026, especially in addressing long-standing doubts about his game beyond the powerplay.Rahane led Kolkata Knight Riders from the front with the bat in IPL 2025, finishing as their top run-scorer….
Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP photo) Russia’s energy revenues are surging as the Iran war rattles global oil markets, with Vladimir Putin estimated to be earning at least $760 million a day from oil and gas exports.According to the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) Institute, monthly revenues could nearly double from about $12 billion to…
NEW DELHI: For the second time in exactly 10 days, a new Airbus A350 (VT-JRF) of Air India could not complete its long haul journey short due to turbulence, excessive vibration and noise in the belly hold section. The latest instance happened on Thursday when it was operating as AI 111 from Delhi to London….
Victor Montagliani (Screengrab) FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has downplayed concerns surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that political and security issues are common before every tournament. He also stressed that FIFA’s priority is ensuring fan safety and strong coordination with host governments, while maintaining that such concerns are part of organizing global events.This summer’s…
Aviation experts are of the view that the new rules address a bulk of complaints from passengers. (AI image) Booked an air ticket but had to cancel it? Effective today, the new Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) rules for refunds come into force easing passenger pain points on several accounts and also revoking some…
Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump has reportedly told his advisers he wanted to avoid a long war in Iran and hoped to end the conflict in the coming weeks.According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Trump privately indicated he believed the conflict was in its final stages. He also urged officials…
Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar and Shubman Gill (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday announced the complete schedule for Team India’s international home season for 2026-27, unveiling a packed calendar featuring 22 matches across 17 cities.The upcoming season promises a wide-ranging contest with four visiting teams —…
Photo credit: X/@KobeissiLetter Iran on Thursday warned it could threaten the Bab al‑Mandeb Strait, a vital global shipping route, if the United States and Israel choose to escalate the war by any attempt of ground invasion of Iranian territory including critical Kharg Island, The New York Post reported.Tehran already exerts control over the Strait of…