The United States has stepped up operations in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iran’s mine-laying vessels amid growing fears of disruptions to one of the world’s most critical oil supply routes.As tensions in West Asia set to enter fourth week, US forces are actively hunting and destroying Iranian naval assets, including vessels capable of mining…
There is a chance that North American LPG will gain a stronger foothold in the Indian import mix. (AI image) India is turning to the US to mitigate its ongoing LPG supply crisis as the war rages on in the Middle East. India gets around 60% of its LPG needs from the Gulf region, and…
HDFC stock price today: Shares of HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private sector lender, dropped a further 2 per cent to hit an intraday low of Rs 781 on the BSE on Friday. The drop followed a similar 2 per cent fall in its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) listed on the New York Stock Exchange,…
The rupee fell to a record low of 93.12 against the US dollar on Friday, pressured by rising global uncertainty and higher crude oil prices amid the ongoing Iran war.The domestic currency declined 0.55% to breach its previous low of 92.63 recorded yesterday, extending losses to nearly 2% since tensions in the Middle East escalated….
NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator body the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday directed airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the war-engulfed Gulf region and put in place strong contingency plans, citing heightened risks following the ongoing conflict in the region.In an advisory, the DGCA asked carriers to steer clear of the airspaces of…
Iran on Friday released a video of its new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, teaching religious studies to a group of students. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said the footage was being released for the first time, but it did not tell how old it was. Watch ‘Will Avenge Every Drop Of Blood’: Mojtaba’s DIRECT…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Benchmark indices Nifty50 and BSE Sensex opened in green on Friday after a big selloff on Thursday that saw markets tank over 3%. While Nifty50 opened above 23,200, BSE Sensex rose over 700 points, just shy of 75,000. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 23,229.15, up…
Sanju Samson (Pic credit: CSK) Just like MS Dhoni did all those years ago, the Kerala cricketer is making a grand entrance to the franchise following his heroics in the T20 World Cup. His first task, however, will be to revive Chennai’s fortunes by being consistent with the bat.It was the game against Zimbabwe in…
Photo/Dukes cricket website The upcoming English domestic cricket season is facing uncertainty over the supply of match balls, with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting logistics, Daily Mail reported.Dukes, a manufacturer that has been in operation since 1760, supplies red balls for Test and first-class cricket in England. Around 4,000 to 5,000 balls…
Eid-ul-Fitr—known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast”—arrives like a warm embrace after Ramadan’s 29-30 days of dawn-to-dusk fasting, spiritual discipline, and self-reflection. In 2026, Eid-ul-Fitr falls either on March 20 or March 21 (depending on the Moon sighting). For the unversed, Eid-ul-Fitr is more than sweets and new clothes; it’s victory’s celebration. Rooted in…