Strait of Hormuz (File photo) As the United States and Iran announced a temporary two-week ceasefire, a new flashpoint is now emerging. Tehran is seeking to levy toll fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a proposal that could disrupt global trade flows and push energy markets into fresh uncertainty. Why does the Strait…
Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann (Photo by Grand Chess Tour) NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Netflix finally pulled back the curtain on the most scandalous chapter in modern board games with the release of “Untold: Chess Mates”.For 74 minutes, the documentary dissects the 2022 controversy that erupted when Niemann defeated Carlsen at the…
SSC introduces sliding mechanism to fill vacant posts; candidates to complete Aadhaar verification and choose FIX or FLOAT options. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced a Sliding Mechanism for allocation of posts to qualifying candidates, aiming to reduce unfilled vacancies and ensure a smoother, candidate-friendly process. The move comes after repeated instances of posts…
Singer-rapper Badshah is all praise for Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, headlined by Ranveer Singh. The musician recently shared his glowing review of the films, calling them a bold step forward for Indian cinema. Singer-rapper Badshah is all praise for Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, headlined by Ranveer Singh….
NEW DELHI: In a bid to provide reprieve to airlines affected by the US-Iran war, the aviation ministry has directed all 34 major airports to reduce landing and parking charges for domestic flights by 25% for three months. Accordingly, Airports Economic Regulatory Authority on Tuesday issued an order directing the operators of airports in Delhi,…
New Yorkers are being warned they could be opening âPandoraâs boxâ as the state moves towards legalizing physician-assisted suicide this summer, with Canadaâs experience as a cautionary tale.Debbie Fisher, a 71-year-old from Ontario, said her elderly mother narrowly avoided being euthanised after making a single remark in hospital. Her mother, 93-year-old Rita Busby, had been…
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra pointed out five ways in which the Indian economy will be impacted by the ongoing conflict. (AI image) The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra kept the repo rate unchanged and continued with the neutral stance while flagging risks to GDP growth and…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Diamond League athletics meet in Doha has been postponed by six weeks due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with organisers prioritising safety amid regional tensions. The event, which was originally scheduled for May 8, will now take place on June 19. The decision comes even…
Karnataka 2nd PUC Results 2026 to be Declared on April 9 at 3 PM Karnataka 2nd PUC results 2026: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board will declare the II PU Results 2026 on April 9, 2026 at 3 pm. The board has confirmed the date and time for the announcement after an earlier delay…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has opened up about his views on adult film stars, recalling his interactions with actors like Sunny Leone and Mia Malkova, while pushing back against stereotypes surrounding their profession. In a recent conversation, RGV said that while he doesnât generalise, his personal experiences with some adult film stars have left him…
