The Strait of Hormuz has remained a critical chokepoint throughout the conflict involving the United States, Iran and Israel. US President Donald Trump has warned several times that if Tehran does not open the strategic waterway to full and safe traffic, it could face severe consequences.The Strait, a narrow passage lying between the Persian Gulf…
Destruction in Lebanon (File photo) The Lebanese government and the administration of Donald Trump have asked Israel to pause its attacks on Hezbollah ahead of direct Israel–Lebanon talks scheduled for next week, according to sources familiar with the matter.Axios sources said the request is not for a formal ceasefire but for a “gesture” that would…
Two US senators have called for a federal probe into suspicious oil trading activity that took place shortly before major announcements by US President Donald Trump on the Iran conflict, raising concerns about potential insider trading.On Friday (local time), Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island urged the US Commodity…
5 key battles between PBKS vs SRH In Match 17 of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 11. The day game is set to begin at 3:30 PM IST. PBKS have enjoyed a strong start to the season…
IGNOU June TEE 2026 registration deadline extended IGNOU June TEE 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the deadline to submit the online examination form for the June 2026 Term-End Examination (TEE). Students enrolled in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes can now submit their exam forms through the official…
Deepika Padukone has responded to criticism for not publicly praising Ranveer Singh’s film. She subtly reacted to Anurag Kashyap’s anecdote about Ranveer’s dedication on the ‘Lootera’ set by liking a post. Previously, she addressed trolls, asserting she watched his latest movie early and questioned who the ‘joke’ was on. Read the full article to know…
The other day it was Jasprit Bumrah. On Friday, Josh Hazlewood faced the same treatment from the wonder kid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, as the 15-year-old said that he “plays the ball” and “not the bowler”.Sooryavanshi scored 78 off 26 balls as Rajasthan Royals (RR) chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) total of 201 with two overs…
Prince Harry is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by Sentebale, the charity he co-founded, with the organisation alleging an “adverse media campaign” that caused reputational damage and disruption to its work.The case has been lodged at the High Court in London, where the Duke of Sussex has been named as a defendant alongside former trustee…
MUMBAI: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran on Friday asked Air India employees to focus on cost control, improve services and “stay grounded” in the reality of the challenging situation, while reiterating the group’s continued commitment to the airline. Addressing an employee town hall at the Air India Group’s headquarters in Gurugram, Chandrasekaran said, “While our…
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 saw a fresh controversy on Friday in a match between the Quetta Gladiators and the Rawalpindiz, as Daryl Mitchell pulled out twice during Usman Tariq’s bowling pause.The New Zealand batter raised concerns about the long pause in Tariq’s action before release. Mitchell walked away twice during the over, before…
