US embassy in Riyadh. (Screenshot) Two drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday, triggering a small fire and causing minor damage to the building, Saudi authorities said, as Iran continued its wave of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.In a statement, a spokesperson for Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said preliminary assessments confirmed that the…
The United States has urged its citizens to “depart now” from more than a dozen countries across the Middle East, warning of serious safety risks as fighting between Israel and Iran intensifies.In a statement posted online, Assistant Secretary Mora Namdar said the United States Department of State was advising Americans to leave using available commercial…
Sanju Samson said time away from his phone and social media, along with self-reflection, helped him return to form as he scored an unbeaten 97 to guide India into the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2026.India defeated West Indies by five wickets in their Super 8 match on Sunday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata….
NEW DELHI: The death of Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the recent US-Israel strike in Tehran has triggered an unusual response among sections of India’s Muslim community. In Lucknow, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Aligarh, condolence meetings, funeral prayers in absentia and messages online suggest a rare moment when Shias and Sunnis appear to…
NEW DELHI: Amid fears of a shortage in crude supplies, govt is looking to nudge refiners to divert more auto fuel and LPG to the domestic market by cutting on exports and also increase cooking gas production so that there is no disruption in local supplies.While govt and oil companies insisted there’s no shortage, refiners…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning that any vessel attempting to pass will be attacked. Ebrahim Jabari, a senior adviser to the commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said ships trying to transit the narrow waterway would be “set ablaze”.The strait, which lies between Iran and Oman, is…
NEW DELHI: In a relief to lakhs of people stuck in West Asia since Saturday, UAE’s Emirates, flydubai and Etihad from Monday started operating a few special flights, including some to India.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) too asked Indian operators to resume flights to airspaces that are open like Oman and Saudi Arabia,…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for March 3, 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…
Apple unveils the iPhone 17e, its most affordable model, starting at Rs 64,900 in India. This budget-friendly device boasts MagSafe wireless charging, the powerful A19 chip, and double the base storage. With a refined design and enhanced camera capabilities, it offers significant upgrades for consumers seeking value. Apple has officially launched the iPhone 17e—the most…
NEW DELHI: Over 2,000 people, including 1,600 students, were evacuated on Monday after a major oleum gas leak from a chemical unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district left dense white fumes hanging over a five-kilometre radius, officials confirmed.The leak, which occurred around 2pm at Bhageria Industries Ltd in the Boisar MIDC industrial area.Palghar district collector Dr…