The United States on Saturday intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel after it tried to bypass the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.CENTCOM said the USS Spruance fired several rounds into the vessel’s engine room after repeated warnings were ignored, and later boarded it, placing it under US custody. President Donald Trump also claimed the vessel…
Asian equities traded mixed on Thursday as the AI and tech rally began to lose steam. At the same time, traders have remained cautioned amid the intensifying conflict in the Middle East. In Hong Kong, Hang Seng Index inched 174 points to 26,563 while Japan’s Nikkei remained steady, inching 0.66% higher to 63,539. South Korea’s…
DHAKA/NEW DELHI: “I hope no such incident will happen,” said Bangladesh home minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday when asked if he feared a rise in cases of suspected illegal immigrants being “pushed back” — forcibly expelled — from India into Bangladesh after BJP’s poll victories in bordering Assam and West Bengal. Illegal migration and ‘pushbacks’…
RCB’s Virat Kohli, left, and Rajat Patidar during the IPL 2026 opener. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off IPL 2026 in style, but skipper Rajat Patidar made it clear who stood at the heart of their dominant six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad — Virat Kohli.Chasing 202 at the M Chinnaswamy…
Astrologer Ashok Kharat (File photo) NAGPUR: Amid the uproar across Maharashtra over the rape-accused astrologer Ashok Kharat case, a sharp exchange erupted on Sunday between Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar and Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule. Wadettiwar voiced concerns that Kharat’s life could be at risk in custody, while Bawankule countered that anyone with evidence should…
Most of the people think or were raised in a way where they used to think that style stopped at clothes. But turns out it was never like it, it was always about the details around the outfit which does the magic when we say “oh they have an amazing style.” In 2026, what you…
Dating anecdotes have been going viral online recently. More than just stories these have been points of conversation that send the internet into a hot debate about what is right and wrong when dating someone. Recently, a post on X (formerly Twitter) has gained wide traction online, due to its surprising details.The post revealed that…
When a marriage hits the fan in the world of high-stakes fame, it’s rarely just a quiet exit. It’s a heartbreak played out on a global stage. We’re talking about those ugly and public breakups—the ones where the betrayal is loud, the Instagram captions are lethal, and the fallout lingers long after the papers are…
Oil prices tumbled sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump ordered a five-day halt to planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, easing fears of escalation in the Middle East conflict.Brent crude fell more than 13% during the session, dropping to a low of $96 per barrel after trading above $104…
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta critiqued the ‘Ramayana’ teaser, questioning the hype around its Oscar-winning VFX team, emphasizing that technicians, not companies, receive accolades. His earlier ‘Khoda pahaad… nikla chuha’ comment also drew parallels to the teaser’s mixed reception, with some viewers deeming the visuals disappointing. Read on to know more in detail. Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has…