Iran on Monday asserted that it remains fully capable of safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, saying there is no need for foreign intervention in the strategic waterway, while dismissing reports of imminent direct talks with the United States.Speaking at his weekly press briefing, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran was “fully aware of…
Europe battles scorching summer heat and record-breaking temperatures. Photo credit: AP For centuries, Europe knew how to fight the cold.Its homes were built to trap warmth. Thick walls, insulated roofs, double-glazed windows and tightly sealed buildings helped people survive long winters. Entire energy systems were designed around one question: how to keep people warm when…
Latest small savings schemes rates for July-September 2026 quarter Latest Post Office Small Savings Interest Rates: The interest on small savings savings, popularly known as post office savings schemes, have been declared for the second quarter of the current financial year 2026-2027. The interest rates for the July-September 2026 have been announced by the Finance…
Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has relocated to Bengaluru in a significant career move, choosing to make the BCCI‘s Centre of Excellence (COE) his primary training base for the foreseeable future. The decision makes Pandya the first active, high-profile India cricketer to permanently base himself near the COE, a facility that has…
Rs 71,000 Monthly Budget Goes Viral as Bengaluru Living Costs Face Fresh Scrutiny. (AI Image) For anyone who’s ever wondered where their salary disappears by the end of the month, one Bengaluru software engineer may have the answer. A detailed breakdown of her monthly expenses has gone viral on social media, with thousands of people…
Inside Cara Delevingne’s USD 50 million net worth, relationships, career, and more. Image Credits: Instagram TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction.Cara Delevingne, the British runway supermodel, has been making headlines for her unprecedented confession of being romantically involved with Amber Heard. The 33-year-old professional admitted to driving legendary actor Johnny…
Nifty closed at 23,865.75, declining 80.50 points, while Sensex settled at 76,478.67, down 249.70 points Indian equity markets ended lower on Tuesday as selling pressure in information technology stocks weighed on benchmarks, while electric vehicle (EV) companies emerged as bright spots after the Delhi government announced a new EV policy aimed at boosting adoption of…
UK govt announces plans to increase minimum sentence for most domestic murders People convicted of murdering a current or former partner in their home could face an additional 10 years behind bars under proposed changes aimed at strengthening laws against violence against women.The UK government has announced plans to increase the minimum sentence for most…
Oil prices were on track on Tuesday for their biggest quarterly decline since the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, as investors closely monitored the possibility of fresh US-Iran talks amid growing uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement.Brent crude futures for August delivery, which expire on Tuesday, rose 12 cents, or 0.16%, to…
NEW DELHI: Former England captain Andrew Strauss has questioned the timing of Ben Stokes‘ retirement announcement, saying it became a “huge distraction” for England during the decisive Test against New Zealand.Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test at Trent Bridge, informing his teammates on the morning of Day 4. The news…
