A senior official said the petroleum ministry, along with oil refiners, was closely monitoring the situation NEW DELHI: The attack by Iranian forces on a Cyprus-flagged ship with Indian crew members Sunday has raised fresh concerns among shipping lines and seafarers’ organisations, while reigniting worries about disruption of supplies of fuel and fertiliser through the…
IMD on Sunday predicted “subdued rainfall activity” over the plains of north-west and west-central India NEW DELHI: India’s monsoon has weakened again after a week of good showers slashed the nationwide rainfall deficit from 40% at the end of June to 14% by July 9. The current dry phase has widened the overall nationwide shortfall…
The ill-fated speedboat carrying Indian tourists that capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam HANOI: Vietnamese police arrested on Sunday the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said.The incident occurred on Saturday as the boat carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese…
File photo: J&K CM Omar Abdullah and US President Donald Trump SRINAGAR/JAMMU: Jammu & Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah sharpened his attack Centre over delay in restoring statehood, asking Sunday whether he should “go to Donald Trump” after BJP politicians allegedly dismissed protests in J&K, assembly and outside Parliament as futile.“Our patience is running out. First…
The blaze broke out around midnight at an entertainment venue in the northern part of the city A massive fire ripped through a pub in Thailand’s capital Bangkok early Monday, killing at least 27 people and leaving several others injured, officials said.The blaze broke out around midnight at an entertainment venue in the northern part…
File photo: Vehicles lie damaged after a flash flood triggered by a cloudburst sweeps through the area, in Pahalgam (Picture credit: PTI) SRINAGAR: Cloudburst-triggered flash floods in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam inundated hotels and huts, and damaged roads, power infrastructure, and agricultural fields along Overa stream on Saturday evening, sparking panic among locals and tourists…
For many students pursuing higher education away from home, accommodation costs can become a major financial burden, particularly for those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. To help ease this expense, the Madhya Pradesh government offers the Housing Assistance Scheme, which provides financial support to eligible Scheduled Tribe (ST) students studying outside their hometown where government hostel…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 13, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
ICC takes no decision after Annual Conference (Image: IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has not taken any decision on reducing One-Day Internationals from 50 overs to 40 overs, putting to rest speculation that a major format change was imminent following its Annual Conference in Edinburgh.Despite media reports suggesting that the governing body was considering…
A secretive Russian military intelligence unit operating out of a Tokyo high-rise is helping supply Vladimir Putin’s war machine by buying and smuggling high-tech components from Japan, according to a New York Times investigation.The unit, known as the 20th Directorate, has made Japan a crucial base for Russia’s war effort. Ukrainian officials estimate that 90…
