The Iran–US conflict has pushed global oil markets into turmoil, with tensions still simmering despite a two-week ceasefire window, since April 8, intended to enable negotiations. The peace talks amid the fragile truce have so far failed to yield any breakthrough, though diplomatic sources indicate preparations for a second round of talks are already under…
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is “fully open and ready for full passage” after Iran announced it would allow commercial vessels to transit during a temporary ceasefire.On a post on Truth Social on Friday, Donald Trump wrote, “IRAN HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT THE STRAIT OF IRAN IS FULLY OPEN AND READY…
South Africa’s Connor Esterhuizen joins Gujarat Titans. (ANI Photo) Gujarat Titans have brought in promising South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for England’s Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 season due to a finger injury.The 24-year-old Esterhuizen arrives with a rising reputation after…
Congess leader Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday led the opposition charge and uproar over the tabling of the Women’s Reservation Bill. During his speech in the lower house, he repeatedly referred to the “number 16” in a cryptic manner, without clearly explaining its meaning.Amid frequent interruptions from…
Kiren Rijiju and Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha NEW DELHI: A heated exchange broke out in the Lok Sabha between leader of the opposition Rahul Gandhi and Union minister Kiren Rijiju during the Congress MP’s speech on the Women’s Reservation Bill.Rijiju intervened when Gandhi, in his address, accused the BJP-led Centre of attempting to sidestep…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Centre during the debate on the Women’s Reservation Bill and Delimitation proposals, alleging that the legislation was aimed at redrawing India’s electoral balance rather than empowering women.Speaking in the Lok Sabha during the special Parliament session, the…
The meeting of India’s top military commanders, known as the Army Commander’s Conference, has concluded in the national capital. The three day conference was chaired by General Upendra Dwivedi, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), top military leaders such as the vice-chief, the seven army commanders and other senior officers attended the meeting.The meeting was…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to extend transit anticipatory bail protection for Congress leader Pawan Khera, asking him instead to approach a competent court in Assam in connection with a case linked to allegations against the wife of Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.A bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Atul S…
Shares of Wipro fell as much as 4% to Rs 202 on the NSE on Friday after the IT major reported a decline in fourth-quarter profit and flagged a subdued near-term outlook.The company posted a 2% year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,502 crore for Q4, even as revenue rose 8% to Rs…
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma missed Mumbai Indians’ crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The former Mumbai Indians captain, who has led the franchise to five IPL titles, was rested after suffering a hamstring injury in the previous match.There was considerable speculation around Rohit’s availability, with Mumbai Indians assessing…