Oil prices spiked sharply on Tuesday as the Iran war disrupted supplies, with the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and key energy infrastructure hit, AFP reported.The Brent North Sea crude contract, the international benchmark, jumped more than eight per cent to $85.12 a barrel, its highest level since July 2024.The main US oil contract, West…
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has added a new luxury SUV to his garage. The actor recently shared an Instagram post in his new Mercedes-Benz G 450d, a diesel-powered version of the popular Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The SUV was launched in India in October last year at a price of Rs 2.9 crore, ex-showroom, and what makes…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two multi-tracking railway projects worth Rs 24,815 crore covering Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, aimed at easing congestion and boosting freight and passenger movement, a government release said.The two projects–Ghaziabad-Sitapur 3rd and 4th line, and Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu)-Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th line–are targeted for completion by 2030-31….
NEW DELHI: Veteran diplomat and India’s high commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami will be India’s next ambassador to China. An IFS officer of 1992 batch, he is expected to take up his new assignment shortly, the govt announced Thursday.Doraiswamy served as a young diplomat in Beijing from 1996 to 2000 and is said to…
The India Post has already released the first merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak recruitment (GDS) 2026 on March 6, 2026. Candidates who applied for the recruitment can check the state-wise merit list on the official website, indiapost.gov.in.Many applicants are now waiting for the second merit list. However, the department has not announced any…
NEW DELHI: A live-in couple staying in a household in a “stable union” shall be treated as a married couple in Census 2027.In an FAQ reply listed on the census self-enumeration portal – to whether a couple in a live-in relationship will be considered a married couple during self-enumeration or the enumerator’s visit to the…
Health insurance has become a priority area for the government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the country would achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033 as the sector expands its reach.Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the insurance industry had already made significant progress,…
Global music sensation Doja Cat has bravely disclosed her diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in a recent social media video. The artist revealed years of internal struggle and pretending, which have now led to her grappling with the disorder. She shared that therapy has been a significant part of her journey towards healing and…
Archaeologists in Thailand have reportedly discovered something unusual in an ancient Buddha statue that is said to be centuries old. What seemed like an ordinary historical artefact was found to have a secret collection of gold items within its composition. The discovery is said to be associated with historical religious activities in Thailand.From initial reports…
Punjab Kings’ Priyansh Arya, and Cooper Connolly (PTI Photo) New Chandigarh: Punjab Kings possess perhaps the most fearsome top order in the IPL, comprising three genial but fearless young batters. On Sunday, Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly carried out a brutal assault on Lucknow Super Giants with elegance — a second-wicket partnership of effortless hitting,…
