Open, shut, open, shut: What’s up with Strait of Hormuz? Iran has reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz after the US denied ending the blockades on Iran-linked ships to pass through the strategic waterway. Iran’s IRGC Naval Command said it will take firm action against what it called US “bad-faith violations,” adding that the…
NEW DELHI: The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has put in place a formal ombudsman mechanism for grievance redressal to strengthen consumer protection.Under the new rules, consumers will now have the option to escalate unresolved complaints beyond the company level to an independent authority designated as the ombudsman. The provision comes into play…
A growing concern is emerging in India as deficiencies in Vitamin B12, D, and iron creep into lives across various age groups and lifestyles. Today’s fast-paced living, characterized by unhealthy eating and minimal sunlight, plays a significant role in this trend. These nutrients are crucial—not just for maintaining energy and boosting immunity, but for our…
North Korea has test-fired upgraded tactical ballistic missiles equipped with cluster warheads to refine the striking power of its short-range arsenal, ANI reported, citing state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).The launches, conducted on Sunday under Kim Jong Un’s supervision, come amid a series of recent weapons tests, including ballistic missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles, and cluster…
TOI Correspondent from Washington: In a pair of incendiary social media posts on Tuesday, MAGA supremo Donald Trump told US allies and partners to “go get your own oil” from an inflamed Gulf region or buy American energy, even as gas prices in the US breached $ 4 a gallon (Rs 100/liter). Trump taunted allies,…
One interesting feature about Arpora is its dynamic yet upscale residential environment. Set among the hills, and close to some popular beaches including Baga Beach and Calangute Beach, Arpora offers a unique blend of picturesque surroundings and lifestyle amenities. Moreover, owing to its tourist attractions like Saturday Night Market, high connectivity, Arpora is ideal for…
Brittany Mahomes and Randi Mahomes (Instagram) Long before she became widely known alongside Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Mahomes had already built a sporting identity of her own. On Saturday, that chapter came back into focus in a meaningful way. The former soccer standout was inducted into the University of Texas at Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame,…
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for technical positions across its mines and establishments. The notification invites online applications for 1,055 posts, including Mining Sirdar, Dy Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Electrical). With all positions offered under T&S Grade-C and…
R Vaishali vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Niki Riga) NEW DELHI: In the zero-sum world of elite chess, the camaraderie between compatriots often has to be set aside at the board. This was evident on Wednesday at the Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort as India’s two sensations, R Vaishali and Divya Deshmukh, faced off…
Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, along with American songwriter Bob Dylan, are the only two people to achieve literary and cinematic harmony: winning both the Nobel and the Oscar. Bernard Shaw won his Nobel for the screenplay Pygmalion, which was made into a movie and was credited with elevating Hollywood from illiteracy to literacy. Bernard…