NEW DELHI: United States’s third warship is heading towards the Middle East, with some reports suggesting a possible movement towards the Strait of Hormuz to deploy around 2,200 Marines for a potential operation involving Iran’s Kharg Island. At the centre of these developments is USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship capable of transporting, landing, and…
The price of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by about Rs 22 a litre on Friday, reflecting the spike in global oil prices amid conflict in the Middle-East, even as the rates of normal petrol and diesel remained unchanged.In Delhi, bulk or industrial diesel prices were raised from Rs 87.67 per litre…
NEW DELHI: India on Friday delivered a 2.5-ton consignment of medical supplies and equipment to Kabul following a deadly airstrike on a drug rehabilitation center in the Afghan capital that killed over 400 people.The external affairs ministry said that the shipment carried emergency medicines, medical disposables, kits and equipment to support treatment and recovery for…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty pared most of their sharp intra-day gains but still ended nearly half a per cent higher on Friday, supported by strong buying in IT, PSU bank and metal stocks amid persistent concerns over fuel-driven inflation.In a volatile trading session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 325.72 points, or 0.44 per…
A French officer reportedly revealed the location of an aircraft carrier deployed towards the Middle East after publicly recording a run on the sports app Strava.The officer, referred to as Arthur by French news outlet Le Monde, logged a 35-minute run on March 13 while exercising on the deck of the aircraft carrier Charles de…
NEW DELHI: Uttarakhand high court on Friday imposed a gag order on Mohammad Deepak and refused to quash FIR against him. The case pertains to the gym owner confronting Bajrang Dal members harassing a Muslim shopkeeper.“That is part of the investigation. Don’t sensitise [sensationalise]. I will restrain you from giving any statement on social media….
India finished the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup without a win, bowing out in the group stage. (Image: AIFF) New Delhi: India’s campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asia Cup in Australia ended in disappointment, with heavy defeats – such as 0-11 vs Japan – exposing the gulf with Asia’s elite. Yet, beneath the scorelines…
Despite Middle East tensions, gold prices are falling globally and in India. High US interest rates, a strong dollar, and inflation fears are driving investors to seek higher yields elsewhere. Profit-taking after a historic rally and festival-time selling in India are also contributing to the downturn. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the bullion…
BTS is back! After almost three years away from the stage, the seven-member group is performing live again. Fans worldwide have reportedly been waiting for this moment for a long time. Their fifth studio album, ARIRANG, is released today, that is, March 20. Tomorrow, March 21, BTS will perform at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul for…
Years ago it was the Covid pandemic, then Russia–Ukraine conflict, then came Trump’s tariffs and now the world is witnessing a raging crisis in the Middle East. Different timelines, different circumstances but each time, the impact lands closer home. In the first week of the raging conflict with Iran, the US spent $11.3 billion. But…