While Trump has described the blockade as highly effective, the continued flow of shipments points to the resilience of Tehran’s oil trade. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has called the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz a ‘tremendous success’ but its limitations are increasingly evident. Despite the US naval blockade, at least…
Riyan Parag, left, with Kumar Sangakkara, during a pre-season press conference (PTI Photo) Riyan Parag’s transition into full-time captaincy at Rajasthan Royals is one of the most anticipated subplots ahead of Indian Premier League 2026, especially following the departure of Sanju Samson, arguably the face of the franchise until last season.It is a conversation that…
Salman Ali Agha (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s T20 captain Salman Ali Agha is considering taking a break from the shortest format to better prepare for next year’s ODI World Cup and the upcoming World Test Championship cycle. Having played 23 Tests, 50 ODIs and 52 T20Is, he made it clear that the 50-over World…
NEW DELHI: A Gujarat-based deep-tech drone company has delivered “hundreds of kamikaze (suicide or self-destruct) drones” to Indian Army as part of a Rs 10 crore contract with the defence ministry.The contract with Surat-based InsideFPV was signed last Dec, and the consignment of drones was sent to the Army within a two-month timeframe via emergency…
KL Rahul (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: KL Rahul has been in top form in IPL 2026. Wrist work, flicks, no-look sixes, dancing down the track and launching the ball over deep mid-wicket – the tournament has showcased every shot in his armoury. Rahul is the highest run-getter for Delhi Capitals this season and the…
An Indian-origin man was charged in a Singapore court on Thursday after he allegedly drove a luxury sports car last year, with his two young children sitting on the rear boot, in an act authorities said endangered their safety.The man, identified as Prem Anan Sugunakumar, faced one count of committing a rash act that put…
NEW DELHI: A day after drawing flak from the opposition, Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay on Wednesday revoked the appointment of his astrologer Radhan Pandit as his officer on special duty.Moments after the floor test, the government released a circular which said, “The orders issued regarding the appointment of Thiru. Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel as…
In a bid to curb the growing digital payment frauds, the Reserve Bank of India had put out a discussion paper proposing a range of new safeguards, including delays on certain fund transfers, added checks for vulnerable users, limits on suspect accounts, and an emergency mechanism for customers to instantly block transactions. The central bank…
MUMBAI: Staging a spirited recovery, stock markets pared early losses to close higher on Thursday, sensex rising by 185 points and Nifty settling above 22,700 on strong value buying in IT and banking shares and a sharp rebound in the rupee.Rebounding more than 2,000 points from the day’s low, sensex finally settled higher by 185…
Your favorite area rug is slowly losing the battle against your feet, but a simple habit can turn that around. You have probably noticed it: that one sad, flat patch right in front of the couch, or the worn strip from the front door to the kitchen. Your rug did not just give up; it…