Senior Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar is once again at the centre of Karnataka politics as speculation grows over his future leadership role in the state. Known as one of the Congress party’s strongest strategists and troubleshooters, Shivakumar has played a major role in strengthening the party’s organisation and electoral position in Karnataka over the years….
Iran has strongly reacted to comments made by US President Donald Trump regarding Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, calling the remarks “dangerous and bullying.” The statement came after Trump warned that Oman must “behave” or face severe consequences during discussions surrounding control and access to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials said…
Indian chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa produced one of the biggest upsets of the Norway Chess tournament by defeating former world champion Magnus Carlsen in a thrilling encounter. The young Indian star remained calm under pressure and took advantage of key mistakes in the endgame to register a memorable win against the Norwegian legend. The victory…
The Iran conflict entered its 90th day after the United States carried out new military strikes targeting Iranian positions near the Strait of Hormuz. According to reports, US forces struck a military control site in Bandar Abbas and intercepted multiple Iranian drones that were allegedly posing threats to American assets and commercial shipping routes. US…
Delhi residents may finally get some relief from the ongoing heatwave as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in several parts of the national capital today. Weather officials have also warned of strong gusty winds and lightning activity during the afternoon and evening hours. The expected weather change could help bring…
Shobhaa De’s Remark On Ranveer Sparks Don 3 Debate Author and columnist Shobhaa De has sparked fresh conversation online after reacting to the ongoing Don 3 debate surrounding Ranveer Singh. Her comment describing the actor as the “Delhi Gymkhana of Bollywood” quickly went viral across social media platforms. The statement attracted attention from Bollywood fans,…
The World Health Organization has warned that the Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a “catastrophic collision” of Ebola and armed conflict as the outbreak continues spreading across eastern regions of the country. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said ongoing violence in eastern DR Congo is severely damaging efforts to contain the deadly outbreak. Health…
The Ministry of Railways has cleared the introduction of a Hydrogen fuel cell DEMU train for the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana, marking another step towards cleaner railway transportation in India. Officials said the approval has been granted with multiple safety stipulations and operational guidelines to ensure secure functioning of the hydrogen-powered train service. The project…
Rachin Ravindra and Tom Blundell rescued New Zealand with commanding centuries after Ireland reduced the visitors to 86/4 on the opening day of the one-off Test in Belfast. Ireland dominated the early session after captain Andrew Balbirnie elected to bowl first under cloudy conditions. Mark Adair removed Tom Latham, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell in…
Global oil prices moved sharply higher after the United States launched fresh military strikes on Iranian targets, raising concerns about possible disruption to energy supplies in the Middle East. Market analysts said traders reacted quickly as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalated again, increasing uncertainty around crude oil exports and shipping routes in the Gulf…
