NEW DELHI: Fears of LPG shortage have begun spreading across the country as the escalating conflict in Middle East disrupts global energy supply chains. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian retaliation against USâIsrael strikes has triggered panic buying, long queues at LPG agencies and petrol pumps, and forced restaurants and small businesses…
Irfan Pathan picks MI as greatest team (Image Credit: ANI) Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Mumbai Indians (MI) hold the edge over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the debate over the greatest Indian Premier League (IPL) team, citing the formerâs role in contributing to giving match-winners to the Indian team. MI vs CSK…
WBUHS Kolkata declares MBBS, BAMS, BHMS and allied medical courses examination results online WBUHS result 2026: The West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata has released results for several undergraduate and professional medical programmes conducted during recent examination sessions. The announcement covers courses across modern medicine, allied health sciences, Ayurveda, homoeopathy and pharmacy streams.Students who…
Former South Africa opener Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka national cricket team, with Sri Lanka Cricket confirming that he will officially assume the role from April 15, 2026.Kirsten has signed a two-year contract and succeeds former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya, who stepped down from the…
Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows that the US had 132 operational petroleum refineries as of January 2024. (AI image) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) has partnered with America First Refining (AFR) to develop the first large oil refinery project in the United States in nearly fifty years, with President Donald Trump describing…
People are swooning over an Army woman named Jessica Foster who was seen posing with an F-22 Raptor, dressed in camouflage in desert settings, and even appearing alongside Donald Trump. People are going gaga over the woman, but the reality is different. Experts said there was no public record of Fosterâs military service and that…
Ankita Raina (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: When this writer spoke to the Indian team ahead of Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie in New Delhi, Ankita Raina categorically pointed out that she wasn’t done playing singles. She was right. The 33-year-old had played as recently as March 23 at the W15 in…
As the Middle East war continues to cast a shadow over energy supplies, G-7 nations are considering to jointly release strategic oil reserves. According to a report by Financial Times, finance ministers of the Group of Seven are set to discuss a potential joint release of strategic emergency reserves, on Monday, in a bid to…
NEW DELHI: âPakistan will play the final,â Pakistan allrounder Shadab Khan confidently told a fan, hinting at the Men in Greenâs ambitions in the T20 World Cup 2026. The clip, now going viral on social media, sets the tone ahead of Pakistanâs Super Eights clash against England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.“So,…
Showers set for Sharjah, Fujairah, RAK; Dubai, Abu Dhabi at 30°C today / Image: file Residents across the UAE can expect partly cloudy to cloudy skies on March 22, with rainfall likely in parts of Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM).The NCM has indicated that clouds will increase…
