Recent military actions have led to reports of Iran effectively restricting movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil and gas transit route. This has caused oil prices to surge and airlines to adjust flight paths, highlighting the strait’s immense economic significance. The Strait of Hormuz has suddenly moved from geography textbooks to…
Kerala SSLC exams in Gulf postponed amid the Middle-East conflict: Education Minister The Kerala government has postponed the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) and Higher Secondary (+2) examinations scheduled to be conducted in Gulf centres, following escalating tensions in parts of the Middle East. The development was reported by Asian News International (ANI). Kerala’s General…
Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda celebrated their union with a traditional Satyanarayana puja at Vijay’s ancestral village in Telangana. The event saw enthusiastic villagers and family members participating, with folk performances adding to the festive atmosphere. This follows their intimate Udaipur wedding, with a grand reception scheduled for March 4. The wedding celebrations of…
Amid the escalating Iran–US–Israel conflict, a viral video circulating online appears to show an Iranian missile evading multiple interceptor rockets over Jerusalem before striking its target.The footage, reportedly recorded from a terrace, captured around 10 interceptors heading toward the incoming missile. A spark is seen mid-air before the missile continues its trajectory and hits. The…
Actor Vijay offered heartfelt wishes to Class 12 students in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry preparing for public exams, urging them to face the tests with courage and confidence. Separately, reports say the delayed release of Jana Nayagan is impacting Kerala’s theatre business, with producers eyeing a June 2026 release window. Vijay extended heartfelt wishes to…
Tom Cruise isn’t just a movie legend, but he also has a home life that’s almost as headline-grabbing as his career. One of the most fascinating spots in his world? His multi-storey penthouse at Skyview in Clearwater, Florida. It’s just a short walk from the Church of Scientology’s spiritual headquarters, and Cruise has made it…
After banning use of social media for children below 16 years of age, Australia may be preparing to tighten rules on artificial intelligence platforms as well, Reuters report. The country’s internet regulator has warned that search engines and app stores could be asked to block AI services that fail to verify users’ ages. The move…
Kannada actress Deepika Das has reassured her fans about her safety while vacationing in Dubai amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The actress, who is in Dubai to celebrate her birthday and wedding anniversary, addressed concerns after reports of escalating conflict in the Middle East began circulating widely on social media. As news of…
Sanju Samson of India celebrates victory following the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 Super 8 match between India and West Indies at Eden Gardens on March 01, 2026 in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: “Kotsi, I am not playing and you are asking me to…
KANPUR: Bodies of a missing boy and girl, aged 17, were found hanging from a tree at Gopiyapur village in Etawah on Sunday morning. Police said initial probe indicated it was a suicide case, and the two were having an affair. Farmers working in the fields stumbled upon the bodies near an orchard in Gopiyapur….