Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he had “conveyed India’s concerns over recent developments” during a telephone call with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, as the Middle East faces a sharp escalation following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.In a post on X, PM Modi wrote: “Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu…
With tensions escalating in West Asia after US and Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks by Tehran, the Commerce Ministry has convened a meeting on Monday with exporters, shipping lines and freight forwarders to assess the potential impact on India’s trade flows, PTI reported citing officials.The US and Israel jointly launched military strikes on…
Varun Chakravarthy (ICC Photo) KOLKATA: The one thing that strikes you about Varun Chakravarthy is his complete lack of facial expressions. Just by looking at him, you wouldn’t know if he has taken a wicket or gone for a six. Rather, his teammates seem to be more excited about his achievements than him. But that…
Indonesia coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama, who works with two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu, had a close call after an explosion occurred near their location at Dubai International Airport as they were travelling to Birmingham for the All England Championships.Sindhu and Irwansyah were stranded at the airport after flight operations were suspended amid rising tensions…
About 27 million tons of Saharan dust deliver roughly 22,000 tons of phosphorus to the Amazon annually/ Image: NASA In 2015, scientists reported evidence that vast plumes of dust from the Sahara Desert help replenish phosphorus in the Amazon rainforest, linking the world’s largest desert to its largest rainforest through what researchers described as one…
Ivy League admissions: Why top scores do not guarantee entry As Ivy League and other highly selective colleges release their admission decisions each year, a familiar question resurfaces in households across the world: why do some students with near-perfect grades and test scores face rejection, while others with comparatively lower numbers receive acceptance letters?The answer,…
Why the snooze button on an alarm clock is always 9 minutes The snooze button is one of the most common things on an alarm clock. For many people, it offers a short break between sleeping and waking up. While using it has become routine, one detail often goes unnoticed. The snooze interval is rarely…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for March 2, 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…
Amid soaring excitement around the wedding of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, the couple’s team has confirmed that their March 4 reception in Hyderabad will remain a strictly invite-only event due to security reasons. Amid soaring excitement around the wedding of Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, the couple’s team has confirmed that their March 4…
Global oil markets are heading into a volatile phase as escalating tensions in the Middle East raise fears of supply disruption through one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, with analysts warning that crude prices could surge sharply if the conflict deepens.Khamenei’s death, confirmed by Iranian state media earlier, triggered warnings about strong retaliation…
