Oil prices climbed further on Monday after the US administration signalled that the Middle East crisis may persist for several more weeks, raising concerns over prolonged disruptions to global energy supplies. Donald Trump also called on other countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most crucial routes for oil…
Fire at Dubai International Airport A major fire erupted at Dubai International Airport early Monday as Iran continued missile and drone attacks across Gulf states in retaliation for the war initiated by the US and Israel a fortnight ago, further rattling the region.Flight operations were temporarily halted amid the disturbance and heightened security concerns in…
NEW DELHI: The ongoing conflict in West Asia is pushing up costs for India’s apparel exporters, adding between Rs 12 and Rs 55 for every single garment exported due to longer shipping routes and war-related surcharges, according to estimates by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC).“A potential decline of apparel export orders to West Asia…
Hardik Pandya (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Of late, Hardik Pandya has been making headlines for reasons beyond cricket. His cosy celebrations with girlfriend Mahieka Sharma after India’s triumph in the 2026 T20 World Cup drew criticism, with a Nagpur-based advocate even filing a police complaint. Reports of the allrounder buying a Rs 12-crore Ferrari 12Cilindri have…
Anna University is set to start the online registration process for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2026 and the Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admissions for Postgraduate 2026 today, March 16, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official website, tancet.annauniv.edu.Candidates who wish to appear for either of the entrance exams…
At the 2026 Academy Awards, Conan O’Brien brought his signature wit to the stage, zeroing in on Timothée Chalamet’s recent provocative statements regarding ballet and opera. With girlfriend Kylie Jenner at his side, Chalamet embraced the humor, bursting into laughter at O’Brien’s cheeky remark. For the opening monologue to kick off the 2026 Oscars, host…
10 dead, several injured as fire breaks out at Odisha’s SCB Medical College in Cuttack CUTTACK: At least 10 patients died after a fire broke out in the trauma care ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha’s Cuttack on Monday, officials said.The incident happened around 3am. Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited…
Oil Above $100, Markets in Red: How the Iran War Triggered a $240 Billion Shock for Indian Investors India’s stock markets have suffered a sharp setback after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a wave of global financial uncertainty and according to market data compiled from the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock…
MUMBAI: Tata Trusts has appointed Tata veteran Farokh Subedar, 71, as a consultant, according to people in the know. Subedar, who was with the Tata Group until last year, had shared the board at Tata Investment Corporation with Noel Tata, chair of Tata Trusts.The foundations are also considering former Tata Steel VP (corporate services) Chanakya…
New Delhi: Indian men’s cricket team player Sanju Samson with a trophy during the BCCI Naman Awards 2026. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson, the standout performer and Player of the Tournament in India’s 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup victory, admitted he still wakes up in disbelief at winning the title on home soil. Yet, he is…
