NEW DELHI: India’s oil purchases from Russia have increased by nearly 45% in March, rising from around 1 million barrels a day (mbd) in Feb to 1.5 mbd in the first 11 days of the month.With transit through the Strait of Hormuz disrupted since the beginning of the conflict 12 days ago, supplies from oil-rich…
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, left, and West Indies’ captain Shai Hope. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The final batch of players and support staff from South Africa and West Indies have finally departed India following days of travel uncertainty caused by airspace closures linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict, the International Cricket Council (ICC)…
The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB), Bhopal will close the application process for the Forest Guard, Field Guard, Jail Prahari and Assistant Jail Superintendent recruitment examination 2026 on March 14, 2026. Candidates who have not yet submitted their forms should complete the registration before the deadline.Interested candidates can apply online through the official websites…
With the release of ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ slated for March 19, the “Dhurandhar” fever has officially reached a fever pitch. In a rare strategic move, the makers brought the original blockbuster back to the big screen starting today, March 12, 2026, allowing fans to relive the high-octane spy saga before the sequel takes flight. ‘Dhurandhar’…
Iran on Thursday allowed Indian-flagged vessels to pass safely through the Strait of Hormuz, even as maritime traffic through the strategic waterway has slowed sharply following the US-Israel strikes on Iran, according to a report in The Economic Times.The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of global energy supply routes that pass through…
Imagine a vast underground palace, brimming with treasures and guarded by an army of stone warriors, sealed tight for over two millennia. This is the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor, who unified the nation in 221 BC and chased immortality until he died in 210 BC. As per BBC, it was discovered…
Data from the US Energy Information Administration shows that the US had 132 operational petroleum refineries as of January 2024. (AI image) Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL) has partnered with America First Refining (AFR) to develop the first large oil refinery project in the United States in nearly fifty years, with President Donald Trump describing…
From 2026–27, NCERT is rolling out a redesigned Class 9 English course with fewer texts and a new curricular emphasis. NCERT has revamped the Class 9 English course for the 2026–27 academic session, bringing in a new textbook, Kaveri, to replace the familiar Beehive and Moments volumes and reducing the total number of prescribed texts…
Actor Timothée Chalamet is deftly avoiding the backlash for his statements about ballet and opera as he turns his attention to the global promotion of ‘Marty Supreme.’ During his vibrant press tour across Japan and China, crowds have shown overwhelming support, successfully shifting the narrative to his highly anticipated film project. Timothée Chalamet has not…
Amid regional airspace disruptions, major UAE carriers are continuing to operate on reduced flight schedules. Emirates, Etihad Airways, Flydubai, and Air Arabia are among the airlines that have adjusted their flight operations while providing impacted passengers with options for rebooking and refunds.Authorities and airlines have advised travellers to head to the airport only if they…
