Global crude oil prices could surge to as high as $200 per barrel in a worst-case scenario if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed through the end of 2026, according to a report.As per a report by Wood Mackenzie, a prolonged disruption in the strategic waterway could trigger a severe global energy and economic crisis.The…
Representative image (PTI) HYDERABAD: Several residents of Hyderabad’s old city Tuesday contacted a booth-level officer (BLO) of the Election Commission to help them identify their names on the 2002 electoral rolls as part of the pre-SIR mapping exercise. To their shock, instead of someone who knew the rulebook, they were approached by a sanitation worker…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently said that the company is working to improve its consumer products, including Windows, as part of a broader effort to strengthen user engagement. Speaking during the company’s recent earnings call, Nadella said Microsoft is focusing on improving quality and addressing core user needs across its platforms. “When it comes to…
The White House on Wednesday issued a strong warning to Iran, saying US President Donald Trump is prepared to “unleash hell” if Tehran refuses to accept a deal to end the ongoing war in the Middle East.Speaking at a briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “President Trump does not bluff, and he is…
The Qatar Football Festival 2026, including the planned Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain, has been cancelled due to ongoing travel disruption and airspace closure, organisers said.In a statement, the Local Organising Committee (LOC), in conjunction with UEFA and CONMEBOL, confirmed that the programme of events scheduled in Qatar would no longer take place as…
The Maharashtra Cyber department has arrested a person in connection with the cyber harassment case involving Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s daughter, Nitara Kumar.As reported by IANS, Additional Director General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber, Yashasvi Yadav, confirmed the development and said the accused has been taken into custody after investigation into the matter.According to officials, Nitara…
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday ordered the revamp and modernisation of Amma Unavagams across the state.At present, 383 Amma Unavagams are functioning under the Greater Chennai Corporation, while another 237 are operated by other corporations and municipalities across the state. The chief minister held consultations with senior govt officials and…
Kyle Jamieson (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: The ongoing IPL season has opened with a run deluge. Close to 4,000 runs have been scored and bowlers have been bearing the brunt, forcing them to find a way and means to survive. Delhi Capitals’ Kiwi seamer Kyle Jamieson admits his tribe has been finding it extremely difficult…
LUCKNOW: Lucknow’s Chota Imambara witnessed an intense outpouring of grief and reverence on Wednesday night as Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, special representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, addressed a packed Majlis-e-Tarheem. While the gathering reflected mourning, the central thread of Ilahi’s speech was Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei’s deep and enduring love for India and…
Police detain 156 including minors from Pune rave party. PUNE: As many as 156 people were detained and around three grams of ganja recovered after Pune City Police’s crime branch raided a party in Tulapur under Lonikand police station limits in the early hours of Sunday, officials said.The raid was conducted at around 2.30am on…