Strait of Hormuz (AP image) The Strait of Hormuz, which links the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf, has become the focal point of global energy tensions since the war began on February 28.Ever since Iran and the US announced a two-week ceasefire, traffic through the critical waterway has remained severely restricted, with as…
Railway Recruitment Boards release CBT-I responses. RRB CBT-I answer key 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a notification concerning access to the question paper, candidates’ responses, and answer keys for Computer Based Test (CBT-I) held for recruitment to Non Technical Popular Categories (Graduate) posts in CEN No 06/2025.The Ministry of Railways has clarified…
Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun has reportedly declined to speak with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, a Lebanese official said. This follows after US president Donald Trump suggested the two leaders were set to hold historic talks.“We told America we aren’t ready to take that step,” an official was quoted as saying by CNN.Officials in Lebanon…
China is currently undertaking a massive infrastructural project, which involves the construction of an 83-mile (approximately 134-kilometre) canal that will enable the direct connection of the interior of the country to the sea. This massive infrastructural project, which has been likened to the Pinglu Canal, is part of the long-term strategy of the Chinese government…
MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis (Agency Image) Chennai Super Kings have begun their IPL 2026 campaign without two key players, with both MS Dhoni and Dewald Brevis unavailable for their opening clash against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.Brevis has been ruled out of the match due to a side strain, with head coach Stephen Fleming confirming…
NEW DELHI: A controversy in the US over chemicals in activewear has raised fresh concerns about what Indians are wearing to the gym, with experts warning that the issue goes beyond comfort to potential health risks.“Most activewear is made from plastic-based polymers that can release chemicals with potential endocrine effects, but in India, we lack…
MUMBAI: The RBI brought a large quantity of gold back to India during Oct 2025-March 2026, even as the share of the yellow metal in forex reserves rose sharply with soaring gold prices and a decline in foreign currency assets.According to data released by RBI in its half-yearly report of foreign exchange reserves, domestically held…
“One thing that I’ve learned as a tattoo artist is that regret usually doesn’t come from the tattoo itself, it comes from the reason behind it. Most people don’t walk in thinking they’ll hate their tattoo one day. At that moment, t feels exciting, emotional, meaningful, or spontaneous. But years later, people change, priorities shift,…
It is well known that China loves building ambitious infrastructure projects, and its hydroelectric power stations are no exception. The Three Gorges Dam, which already boasts the title of the world’s largest hydroelectric station, attracts the interest of the international community not only due to its size but also because of its unforeseen effect on…
Mirabai Chanu (Pic credit: KITG 2026) RAIPUR: Mirabai Chanu famously celebrated her Olympic silver in Tokyo with a pizza.These days, however, she needs to stay as far from it as possible as she prepares for the Asian Games to be held later this year. Not just pizza, but Manipuri local cuisine is also off her…
