As tensions rise in Middle East and vessel safety in the Strait of Hormuz comes under renewed focus, the flag a ship flies has emerged as a key factor in maritime security, regulation and state protection.Flagging a vessel means it is registered with a country and must comply with that nation’s maritime laws and regulations….
Mumbai: ICICI Bank reported a net profit of Rs 13,701.7 crore for the quarter ended Mar 31, 2026, up 8.5% from Rs 12,629.6 crore in the year-ago period following an improvement in asset quality. The full-year net profit for FY26 rose 6.2% to Rs 50,146.6 crore from Rs 47,227.0 crore in FY25.Interest income for the…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei walked into the White House this week for a high-level meeting on artificial intelligence, at a time when tensions between his company and the US government had only recently begun to ease. The discussion, described by officials as “productive and constructive,” focused on how the government and AI companies can work…
Open, shut, open, shut: What’s up with Strait of Hormuz? Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after the US denied ending the blockades on Iran-linked ships to pass through the strategic waterway. Iran’s IRGC Naval Command said it will take firm action against what it called US “bad-faith violations,” adding that the…
Chennai Super Kings finally have something tangible to hold on to this season. After a shaky start, two consecutive wins have given head coach Stephen Fleming the reassurance he was seeking. The results may not yet signal dominance, but they have halted the slide and restored belief within the group. The bigger takeaway is not…
JAISALMER: Sensation spread in the Mohangarh police station area of Jaisalmer on Saturday morning after the bodies of an elderly Pakistani-origin displaced couple were found under suspicious circumstances in their home while they were asleep. Prima facie, both appear to have been strangled to death. Silver anklets worn by the woman are missing, raising suspicion…
NEW DELHI: Another Indian crude oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, even as tensions around the waterway remained high. Maritime traffic data showed that Desh Garima passed through the strait, becoming the 10th Indian vessel to cross Hormuz since the war between Iran and the United States began, and the second since…
Mandewada is a well-connected residential locality with growing demand, especially among families looking for accessibility and everyday comfort. The locality is well connected by public transport and is steadily becoming a top residential place. These five localities show the different faces of Nagpur’s housing market. Civil Lines and Shankar Nagar stand out for premium living…
Mumbai: YES Bank’ reported a net profit of Rs 1,068 crore for the March 2026 quarter, up 44.8% from Rs 738 crore a year earlier, supported by lower credit costs and improved operating performance. For the full year, net profit rose 44.5% to Rs 3,476 crore, while return on assets improved to 0.8% from 0.6%…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government have had several firsts to its credit in the last 12 years of its rule. On Friday, it added another first to that list. However, this was one “first” which the government may not be very happy about. For the first time since 2014, when PM Modi…