The United States military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged oil tankers in Asian waters and redirected them away from positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, amid an ongoing maritime blockade on Iran.The interceptions come as Washington tightens restrictions on Tehran’s seaborne trade during a fragile ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.According to Reuters, US…
Mitchell Starc in action during IPL 2025 (PTI Photo) After receiving the necessary clearances from Cricket Australia, fast bowler Mitchell Starc is set to join the Delhi Capitals on Friday morning. The 36-year-old, sidelined with elbow and shoulder injuries, is now expected to return to action for DC’s May 1 fixture against Rajasthan Royals.As first…
Gold prices climbed in futures trade on Friday as firm spot demand and fresh buying by speculators lifted sentiment in the bullion market.Retail gold rates across major Indian cities also recorded gains, with most markets witnessing an uptick in 22K, 24K and 18K prices.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for August delivery rose…
A moment during the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings led to confusion over Nitish Rana’s dismissal, with some on social media suggesting it could be a “hit-wicket.”The incident took place on the third ball of the 10th over bowled by Noor Ahmad. Rana played a shot towards backward square leg,…
Carolina Marin (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Carolina Marin, one of badminton’s greatest players and the 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist, has announced her retirement from professional badminton, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career. The Spanish star shared the news through an emotional social media video, confirming she will skip the upcoming European Championships…
Saudi Arabia has stepped onto the global space stage with a landmark mission that places it at the heart of NASA’s Artemis programme. The successful launch and early communication with its “Shams” satellite signals both scientific ambition and growing technological capability, with implications that extend far beyond orbit. A historic first in the Artemis programme…
Channel 5 steps into Commonwealth Games coverage as BBC bows out after 7 decades / Image: File For the first time since 1954, the BBC will not broadcast the Commonwealth Games, marking one of the biggest shifts in British sports television in decades. Instead, Channel 5 has secured the rights to air daily highlights from…
Mumbai: The initial public offer for NSE, the largest stock exchange in India by trading turnover and revenue, got a boost on Monday as the required number of the bourse’s shareholders agreed to part with their holdings for the offer for sale (OFS) to move forward.Monday was the last day for NSE’s existing shareholders to…
India’s top private lenders, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, reported steady March quarter earnings, underlining continued strength in credit growth and asset quality. However, ICICI Bank has also come under the spotlight following a fresh petition filed with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by Public interest lawyer and activist Prashant Bhushan has written to…
Bengaluru: “It’s not too late to back out” – Laszlo Polgar warned his daughter Susan as she set off for the airport, bound for Beijing. It was October 1992 and Susan had decided to play the Women’s Candidates tournament, much against her father’s will. File image of Susan Polgar. (HT) For Susan, then in her…
