US-Iran hostilities stretch into 13th night Two weeks after an interim truce effectively collapsed, bringing renewed escalation to the conflict, the United States launched overnight airstrikes on Iran into Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks targeting neighbouring Arab countries hosting US military bases. The US carried out another wave of missile strikes late…
Just weeks after crude prices had fallen on hopes that the Middle East was easing, oil has staged a sharp comeback. Fresh attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and a disruption to Kazakhstan’s exports have revived fears over global supplies, sending prices beyond the $100-a-barrel mark.On Friday, Brent crude futures fell 63…
Mississippi District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has urged investigators to avoid public statements as the Nolan Wells death investigation heads to a grand jury, saying silence is necessary to protect the integrity of the case. Her remarks follow inconclusive independent autopsy findings that left several questions unanswered. Officials continue reviewing evidence, while toxicology results remain…
India invites Bangladesh PM DHAKA/NEW DELHI: As part of Delhi’s broader approach to enhancing global collaboration and cooperation, India has invited PM Tarique Rahman to attend the 18th Brics Summit, which will focus on global cooperation, trade, and sustainable development. India will host the summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.Bangladesh state minister for foreign…
SC expressed concern about the vanishing of the joint family system Expressing concern about the vanishing of the joint family system and parents in nuclear families not spending quality time with their kids and instead handing over gadgets to keep them busy, Supreme Court Thursday said that it would lead to “disaster” as the new…
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza on the right (ANI Photo) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza blamed the pitch after his team’s seven-wicket loss to India in the opening T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. Raza said the surface had too much moisture early on, making batting difficult with the new ball, while conditions…
Rajat Patidar with the IPL trophy (ANI Photo) Former India batter Hanuma Vihari has criticised the Indian team management for leaving Rajat Patidar out of India’s T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series. Vihari believes Patidar deserved a place after his impressive performances and leadership with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while also questioning the overall balance of…
The remarkable act of Joe Root (Image: AI Generated) NEW DELHI: Joe Root finished the ODI series against India unbeaten, scoring 249 runs in three innings to guide England to a 2-1 series victory. At 36, while many of his contemporaries have retired, Root continues to redefine consistency across formats. All of Root’s scores in…
NEW DELHI: If the first four days are any indication, monsoon session of Parliament is staring at a washout, with the opposition digging in its heels over its demand for resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, rebuffing invitations from govt for a discussion, reports Subodh Ghildiyal.Amid protests, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha failed to transact…
Joshi moved to panchayati raj NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing protests over NEET-UG paper leak issue, govt Thursday named new secretaries for higher and school education departments, with incumbent Vineet Joshi, who had charge of both, moved to low-profile panchayati raj department.While animal husbandry secretary Naresh Pal Gangwar was appointed the new secretary for higher education,…
