The price nears $96 a barrel as US-Iran strikes stoke fears of supply disruption Oil prices extended their sharp rally on Wednesday, rising nearly 1 per cent in early trade as the latest US-Iran military escalation heightened fears that disruptions to crude supplies could worsen.Brent crude futures rose 87 cents, or 0.92 per cent, to…
Bengaluru: In a crowded Indian pace pool, opportunities have to be seized. Punjab’s Gurnoor Brar appears to have taken that lesson to heart. The lanky pacer made an immediate impression on his India ODI debut against Afghanistan in June, claiming three wickets. A month later, representing India ‘A’, he followed it up with a 10-wicket…
BSF recruitment 2026: Answer key, CBT result and skill test timeline after September 2 Jaipur cancellation BSF HCM ASI Admit Card 2026: The Computer-Based Written Examination for the recruitment of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Stenographer and Head Constable (Ministerial) posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) has entered its examination phase. A shift scheduled for…
Pawan Kalyan turns 55; PM Narendra Modi calls him ‘widely respected’. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan turned 55 on Wednesday. His birthday prompted greetings from political leaders, colleagues and family members.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among those who wished Pawan Kalyan. He highlighted the actor-politician’s contribution to the NDA government in…
The island of Okinawa, at the southern end of Japan, has historically been known for longevity; once called the land of immortals, it stands as one of the most concentrated areas of people living past 100 years old in the world, with their minds sharp and their friendships intact. This isn’t because of a supplement…
Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, 2026, with devotees seeking moonrise times. The festival’s auspicious timings are linked to Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra, which are astrologically significant. Moonrise varies significantly across Indian cities, with Kolkata experiencing an early rise. Nishita Puja, the main worship period, occurs around midnight, differing slightly by…
NEW DELHI: The English vocabulary sometimes feels the loss for words while describing what Viswanathan Anand is to India and its chess legacy. There is a particular kind of stillness that follows the Chennai-born Grandmaster into a room, the stillness of a man who solved most of what chess could throw at him decades ago…
Ministry of Education extends NMMS scholarship 2026-27 deadline The Education Ministry has extended the deadline to apply for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMS) 2026-27. Students can now submit their applications till September 30, 2026 through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).The ministry has also extended the deadlines for verification of applications. The last date for…
Amal Clooney and George Clooney were recently spotted arriving in Venice ahead of the 83rd Venice Film Festival. The actor will be honored during the opening ceremony. (Instagram) The Clooneys are now in Venice! New reports and photos revealed that the beloved actor and his lawyer wife of 12 years recently arrived in Venice. The…
