Like the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a strategically important maritime shipping route. In March 2026, India was faced with an unprecedented oil supply and price shock. Four months from then, India has managed to successfully secure its crude supplies through a diversified procurement basket relying mainly on Russian crude to tide…
NEW DELHI: Taking a dig at carmakers lobbying for the next phase of fuel efficiency norms, CAFE-3, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said they have been trying behind the scenes to influence policy and don’t get exposed like political leaders.He also indicated some parity in norms for flex-fuel hybrid cars with EVs.Speaking at…
Following his return in ‘Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos’, Imran Khan opened up about rejecting Bollywood’s “creative competition,” specifically regarding Ranbir Kapoor. The actor criticized the industry’s focus on box office metrics and “hyper-masculine” tropes seen in films like Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Animal’. Khan’s upcoming lead role in ‘Adhure Hum Adhure Tum’ marks a return to…
US President Donald Trump with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a closed-door meeting at the White House on Tuesday, focusing on expanding Ukraine’s defence capabilities, including the production of Patriot missile interceptors, and efforts to revive stalled peace talks with Russia.The meeting in the Oval Office, held…
A worker ant of the species Temnothorax nylanderi infected with the tapeworm Anomotaenia brevis, recognizable by its yellowish coloration, alongside an uninfected worker (Credit: Susanne Foitzik) Deep inside the damp leaf litter of the Lenneberg Forest near Mainz, Germany, tiny worker ants of the species Temnothorax nylanderi are living surprisingly long lives. While a normal…
Tumuli illustration and photographs. Credit: D’Olivera et al. A hydroelectric dam under construction in Angola has led archaeologists to one of the country’s most important historical discoveries. Before the area disappears beneath the dam’s reservoir, researchers uncovered Angola’s oldest radiocarbon-dated burials. These burials are the earliest known stone structures in central Angola and the country’s…
Dispelling the myth that moisture directly boosts hair growth, experts clarify that hydration strengthens strands, preventing breakage. While hair growth originates internally, influenced by genetics and health, maintaining moisture ensures you retain existing length. This simple yet crucial practice helps hair appear longer and healthier by reducing damage and improving manageability. If you’ve spent even…
Are you single and ready to find your forever love on dating apps? But are you also tired of endless swiping with no results? Welcome to 2026’s new dating trend: the “Sunset Clause” – that can save or kill your love life. According to reports, the Sunset Clause is where daters set expiration dates on…
Hydrogen is being used because it is considered the cleanest fuel available today. India’s first hydrogen-powered train, flagged off last month by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is achieving new milestones every day. According to the latest information from Indian Railways, the hydrogen train, which is also the world’s most powerful, has clocked around 6,000 kilometers…
Representative image (Picture credit: AP) India is set to challenge the proposed US tariffs on exports before the US Trade Representative (USTR) next week, arguing that findings related to alleged forced labour are legally flawed and could negatively impact American businesses and consumers.Representatives from the commerce ministry along with industry bodies including APEDA, FICCI, CII…
