Representative image (Credit: AP) The US military on Thursday said it had turned back 10 vessels attempting to leave Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of its naval blockade, even as maritime tracking data suggested some ships may have initially crossed the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, US Central Command said, “Ten…
Rivers create landforms, foster biodiversity, and provide sustenance to humanity; however, little attention is paid to their depth. The world’s deepest rivers showcase the other face of these mighty water bodies. Below the tranquil waters lie several rivers that reach hundreds of meters into the Earth, formed through geological processes, erosion, and massive water flows….
Vaishali Rameshbabu (Photo: FIDE) There will be twin Indian representation at the highest boards of chess this time. On Wednesday, R Vaishali, lowest-ranked seed in the women’s Candidates tournament in Cyprus, earned the right to challenge China’s Ju Wenjun for the world title later this year. The 24-year-old, with Praggnanandhaa, the other half of Chennai’s…
Prayagraj region recorded a mixed performance in the CBSE Class 10 results 2026, with girls once again surpassing boys in pass percentage. Despite strong outcomes in centrally run schools, the region ranked below the national average and slipped in national standings. A relatively high number of compartment cases and weak government school performance highlighted continuing…
Ethan Jamieson, 27, the face behind a character in the popular ‘Hunger Games’ franchise, has landed in serious legal trouble after allegedly discharging a handgun at a trio of men’s car in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was apprehended on April 8 and will not be granted bail. ‘Hunger Games’ actor Ethan Jamieson has been arrested…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slammed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for not backing him amid his ongoing faceoff with the Pope.In an interview with Corriere della Sera, Trump said, “I thought she had courage, I was wrong.”When asked whether he has the same relationship with Meloni as before, Trump said, “No, no. It…
Odisha Class 10th result 2026: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, is expected to declare the Class 10 matriculation results 2026 by the second week of May, even as evaluation of answer sheets is currently underway, according to media reports. More than 5.61 lakh students appeared for the Odisha matriculation examination this year, conducted…
Ethan Jamieson, known for his role as a District 4 tribute in ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise, has been arrested. News reports on Thursday confirmed that the actor, now 27, was taken into custody on three counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.Ethan Jamieson arrestedAs per court documents, obtained by TMZ, Jamieson…
The United States has decided not to extend the temporary waiver that allowed the sale of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea. The announcement comes as US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said, “We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil,” adding, “That was oil that was on the water…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, continued their uptrend on Thursday on positive global cues and hopes of an early end to the US-Iran conflict. While Nifty50 went above 24,350, BSE Sensex rose over 400 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was at around 24,357.25, up 126 points…