US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran’s power plants if Tehran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.In a social media post, he wrote, “If Iran doesn’t fully open, without threat, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 hours from this exact point in time, the United States of America…
MUMBAI: Reserve Bank of India turned a net buyer of dollars in Jan, with net purchases of $2.5 billion, marking a sharp reversal from its heavy intervention as a seller in the previous month, according to the RBI Bulletin March 2026.Gross dollar sales declined to $25.5 billion in Jan from $28.4 billion in Dec, while…
Wolfgang Puck orchestrates a culinary spectacle for the 98th Academy Awards Governors Ball, his 32nd year catering the event. A team of 120 chefs prepared over 70 dishes, including “fancy comfort food” like truffle chicken pot pie and steak, alongside global flavors and 2,000 edible gold chocolate Oscars. When the red carpet rolls out at…
Asian stock markets rose on Tuesday, tracking gains on Wall Street, after US president Donald Trump said Washington had talks with Iran on a possible end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Investor sentiment improved cautiously following Trump’s remarks about “productive talks” over the past two days aimed at “a complete and total…
The Middle East crisis is sending shockwaves far beyond the region, unsettling everything from oil markets to stocks and currencies. At a time when markets around the world are already volatile, Pakistan, which is already grappling with a fragile economy, is finding itself on the brink of an economic crisis. Concerns are rising around inflation,…
The government on Monday said India’s fuel supply situation remains stable, with adequate crude oil availability and refineries operating at peak capacity even as geopolitical tensions in Middle East continue to disrupt regional energy flows.Addressing concerns over possible shortages, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas,…
Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: With both the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP announcing their candidate lists, the battle for Bengal has effectively begun. While the TMC has declared candidates for all 294 seats, the saffron party has so far named 144, covering roughly half the Assembly. The contest is…
A good workout usually leaves the body tired but settled. Breathing slows, muscles relax, and the mind feels clearer. But when exercise starts to overstimulate the nervous system, the opposite happens. There is a restless energy that lingers. Sleep becomes harder. The body feels “on edge” even hours later. This happens because intense or prolonged…
NEW DELHI: The proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) is expected to improve access to technology and create new opportunities for localisation and exports, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India MD and CEO Piyush Arora told TOI. “The FTA strengthens our strategy of developing products in India for the Indian market, while also creating opportunities for exports……
Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DBX) and other UAE airports remain functional amid rising regional tensions in the Middle East. Though flights are operating at limited schedules, passengers are advised to stay updated through official airline channels. Meanwhile Indian airlines including Air India and IndiGo have issued fresh travel updates.IndiGo Travel Advisory as of…