Oil prices rallied on Monday after conflict between the United States and Iran intensified, raising fresh concerns over crude supplies from the Middle East as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz came under increasing pressure.Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel, rising 2.30% to $90.13, while US benchmark WTI crude gained 2.07% to $84.20. The…
BENGALURU: They say truth is stranger than fiction — a lesson Karnataka’s top hurdler has just been handed the hard way.Despite clearing Athletics Federation of India’s (AFI) Asian Games qualifying benchmark not once but thrice, Krishik M still finds himself left out of the 110-metre men’s hurdles squad for the upcoming continental showpiece in Japan.The…
Amid the crisis in West Asia, Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Monday said this is a period of significant strategic churn Amid the crisis in West Asia, Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Monday said this is a period of significant strategic churn, with the maritime environment becoming increasingly contested.The threat perception is constantly…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo by Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo achieved another major FIFA World Cup milestone on Saturday, even though Portugal were held to a 0-0 draw by Colombia in their final Group K match. The result was enough for both teams to qualify for the Round of 32, with Colombia finishing at the top of…
Global economic turmoil and geopolitical uncertainty are weighing heavily on investor’ sentiment. Stock market crash today: The stock market is bleeding badly and today’s crash has taken the 30-share index, BSE Sensex, to a six-month low! Indian equity benchmarks have not been hitting new highs for two years now, but the latest bloodbath suggests that…
PM Modi invited to join Khamenei’s funeral ceremony that is to be held between July 4 and July 9 NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi has been invited by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, official sources confirmed.While Modi himself is unlikely to travel, it’s learnt that govt…
UPSC Prelims 2026 questions challenged in CAT: Why 16 marks could matter for aspirants The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 has come under legal scrutiny after the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) issued notice to the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) over a petition challenging eight questions from the exam. The candidates claim the disputed…
NEW DELHI: The UGC-NET paper meant to test sociology candidates has itself come under scrutiny, with aspirants alleging that the June 30 exam was riddled with spelling errors, garbled names of key thinkers, awkward Hindi translations and questions that appeared disconnected from the prescribed syllabus.Candidates alleged that names and terms central to sociology were mangled…
Today’s Taurus Moon and Krittika Nakshatra influence decision-making and identify areas needing improvement. Scorpio, Aquarius, Leo, and Gemini may face professional challenges and require careful communication. Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, and Cancer can expect positive outcomes from practical judgment and skill. Aries, Libra, Sagittarius, and Pisces will experience a balanced day with clear goals. Trimming one…
Shahid Kapoor is officially back in action for ‘Farzi 2’. Fresh off a holiday, the actor has stepped straight into a demanding shoot schedule, picking up where the breakout debut season left off. The first season became a crime thriller hit, largely due to his standout performance. ‘Farzi 2’ resumes shoot in Mumbai According to…