NEW DELHI: One of the first crude oil tankers arrived at Mumbai Port after passing through the Strait of Hormuz since the Iran-US conflict began.According to news agency ANI, the Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax docked at Mumbai Port at 1 pm on Wednesday and was berthed at Jawahar Dweep at 6:06 pm. The tanker had…
For the first time, scientists have filmed high-speed video of a phenomenon where trees emit an electrical glow by generating sparks during thunderstorms. The results of a study published in Geophysical Research Letters show that the trees’ branches can emit faint blue light known as corona discharge, thanks to sensors and cameras deployed in the…
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 USāIsrael strikes has triggered panic buying, long queues at LPG agencies and petrol pumps, and forced restaurants and small businesses…
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan was full of admiration for Jasprit Bumrah following the Indian pacerās sensational performance in the final of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand national cricket team in Ahmedabad last Sunday.Bumrah delivered a historic spell, returning figures of 4 for 15 in the title clash. In doing…
JEE Main session 2 application 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reopened the application portal for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 2 after receiving multiple requests from candidates who missed the previous deadline. The agency has announced that the registration portal will remain reopened from March 12 (afternoon) to March 13,…
Arbaaz Khan shared that his father, veteran writer Salim Khan, is āimprovingā and may be discharged soon. The 90-year-old was hospitalised at Mumbaiās Lilavati Hospital on February 17 after a mild brain haemorrhage. Salim Khan, co-writer of classics like Sholay and Don, continues to recover under medical supervision. Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is recovering well…
TVS Motor Company has expanded its electric scooter lineup with the launch of the new TVS Orbiter V1. Alongside, the company has also introduced a Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) ownership model. As part of this, the EV can be bought at a significantly lower upfront cost. With this new scheme, the Orbiter V1 can now be purchased…
Representative image (AI-generated image by ChatGPT) NEW DELHI: A top general of the US Space Force has said the United States must develop the ability to attack threats in space, warning that Chinaās rapidly expanding satellite network is improving its ability to track and target American military forces, as TWZ reported.Lt Gen Gregory Gagnon, head…
Canadian leaders, some critics say, may be taking cues from political rhetoric south of the border. A social media post by Canadian political figure Daniel Tyrie questioning the presence of Indian-origin officials in government has triggered sharp backlash online, reigniting debate over immigration, identity and representation in public institutions.Canada is home to a rapidly growing…
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…
