Yanbu has become increasingly important to Saudi Arabia as it seeks to maintain crude shipments. (Reuters photo) With ships facing risks, some Asian refiners are unwilling to pick crude oil shipments from Yanbu on the Red Sea. Refiners are reportedly seeking an alternative to Saudi Aramco’s request that they collect crude from Yanbu on the…
Odisha has removed the six-attempt ceiling for candidates appearing for the Odisha Civil Services examination. Under the revised rules, eligible unreserved-category aspirants can now take the exam repeatedly until they reach the upper age limit of 42 years. The state has also expanded free textbooks to Classes IX and X and announced plans to strengthen…
The approval rate for EB-1A, the US green card category meant for individuals with extraordinary ability, has dropped sharply in FY26. In a big hit for Indian techies, the approval rate for the visa that is one of the routes to US green cards has seen a sharp drop. The approval rate for Indian applicants…
A Bengaluru engineer has developed a technology-driven system that uses AI, dashcam footage, GPS and vehicle sensors to detect potholes and identify the contractors responsible for damaged roads. A sudden jolt on a Bengaluru road is usually enough to tell a motorist that another pothole has entered the journey. But instead of simply driving past…
Shubman Gill’s one-handed stunner (Image: BCCI/x) India captain Shubman Gill produced a moment of brilliance in the field, pulling off a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss Sri Lanka batter Kamindu Mendis during the first session of Day 3 of the Galle Test.The catch came off the bowling of Kuldeep Yadav and left the Galle crowd…
The weekly bias remains bullish as long as gold holds above Rs 152,000, with Rs 157,600–158,000 as the immediate hurdle. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to continue their upside, though there may be some short-term consolidation, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.Gold has turned decisively…
Odisha CPET 2026 Round 2 allotment result: The Higher Education Department, Odisha, is expected to announce the Odisha Common PG Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 round 2 allotment result today, August 17, 2026. The second and final round of seat allotment will be published through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Odisha portal. The provisional allotment…
Top stocks to buy today on August 17, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, and 360 One Wam have been identified by Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities as the top stocks to buy on August 17, 2026. The analyst has also shared technical views and outlook for Nifty…
Chennai Super Kings are preparing for a significant transition after the end of Stephen Fleming’s 18-year association with the franchise, and former India opener K Srikkanth believes Michael Hussey could be the ideal man to take the team forward. Fleming’s departure has left CSK searching for a new head coach for the first time in…
Former world champion PV Sindhu and Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will lead India’s challenge at the 2026 BWF World Championships, which begin at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday.India have won at least one medal at every edition of the BWF World Championships since 2011, and…
