File photo: Ships in Hormuz DUBAI: Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a Western diplomat told Reuters on Tuesday. A senior Iranian source told Reuters that Tehran was yet to respond to the…
Oil prices rebounded sharply on Wednesday, reversing part of the previous session’s steep decline, as renewed tensions in the Middle East reignited concerns over global crude supplies. Lower US crude inventories and expectations around OPEC+ production policy also lent support to the market.Brent crude climbed 4.41% to $87.80 a barrel, gaining $3.71, while US West…
West Indies took a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series after defeating Pakistan by 90 runs in the opening match of the two-match series at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. Fast bowler Jayden Seales was the star performer, claiming five wickets in the second innings as Pakistan were bowled out for 120 while…
The Rajasthan government’s Department of Local Self Government has released the official notification for the Rajasthan Safai Karamchari Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive will fill more than 24,000 contractual Safai Karamchari (sanitation worker) posts across 183 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state.One of the major highlights of this recruitment is that no educational qualification…
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is swinging towards a record-breaking box office opening when it arrives in theatres this weekend. The latest Tom Holland-led superhero adventure film has earned an estimated USD 465 million worldwide during its opening weekend. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ off to a record-breaking start The film, backed by Sony Pictures and Marvel…
A unique event to study the Sun and 86 balloons to explore Earth’s atmosphere For a few precious minutes the Moon can turn a bright summer afternoon into a strange twilight. Birds stop chirping, the temperature drops and the Sun’s brilliant outer atmosphere, the corona, looks like a glowing halo in the sky. Millions will…
Quote of the day by Lao Tzu Lao Tzu, or Laozi, was a Chinese philosopher who founded Taoism and authored the Tao Te Ching, a classic Taoist text. He wrote the book when he got disillusioned with his job at the court of the central Chinese Zhou Dynasty, where he used to work as a…
BENGALURU: Premium liquor brands continued to fuel growth at Radico Khaitan, with the spirits maker reporting a 76% year-on-year jump in net profit to Rs 230 crore for the June quarter, helped by robust demand for its high-end portfolio and easing input costs.Net profit stood at Rs 131 crore in the year-ago period.Total income rose…
Priya Ghanghas and Preeti Pawar (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Priya Ghanghas (60kg) produced a stunning comeback to beat home favourite Niamh Mitchell, while Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh also reached the semifinals to assure India of at least three bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games boxing competition on Tuesday. However, Parveen Hooda and Kapil…
The Haryana Skill Development and Industrial Training Department has published the Haryana ITI Round 2 Merit List 2026, enabling candidates to check their seat allotment status online. Applicants allotted seats must complete document verification and fee payment within the specified deadlines. Admissions have been finalised based on merit, category, trade preferences, and seat availability across…
