US secretary of war Pete Hegseth on Wednesday claimed that Iran “begged for ceasefire” after the Operation Epic Fury “decimated their military and rendered it’s combat-ineffective.”Addressing a press briefing, Hegseth credited US President Donald Trump for shaping the moment. “…President Trump forged this moment. Iran begged for this ceasefire, and we all know it…Operation Epic…
BCCI curbs extra players’ movement (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The BCCI has introduced a new rule in IPL 2026 to limit the movement of substitute and benched players during matches, according to a report from Cricbuzz. Under this update, only the 16 players named in the match squad are allowed on the field, while others…
NEW DELHI: Jet fuel prices for scheduled Indian carriers have been upped by about 8.5% in April, sparing the average air travellers big airfare hikes. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for scheduled airlines per kilo litre will now cost Rs 1,04,927 in Delhi, up from Rs 96,638.14 last month. At India’s second busiest hub, the…
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Saturday dismissed reports suggesting that an Iranian crude oil shipment meant for India had been rerouted to China due to payment-related hurdles, asserting that such claims are incorrect. Clarifying the situation, the ministry said, “The news reports and social media posts of an Iranian crude cargo being…
NEW DELHI: Star batter Virat Kohli proved he’s still at the top of his game with a brilliant unbeaten 69 in IPL 2026, helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down 202 against Sunrisers Hyderabad with ease. His performance impressed many, especially Ambati Rayudu, who believes Kohli is far from retiring and still has plenty of cricket…
Govt will move a Constitutional (Amendment) Bill and Delimitation Bill in Parliament Thursday. The delimitation exercise is being closely watched as govt is keen to reserve 33% seats for women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies from 2029 general elections, without changing the proportion of seats that a state has. For this the overall size…
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new H-1B visa selection system last year. The department then replaced the random lottery system for H-1B visa selection with a new wage-weighted model. According to a Bloomberg Law report, US businesses saw selection rates jump to “unseen levels” for high-skilled foreign workers this year. The…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Skipper Rishabh Pant (ANI Photo) Lucknow Super Giants have received a major boost ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings, with captain Rishabh Pant declared fit to play despite recent injury concerns.Pant had suffered a painful blow to his left elbow after being struck by a 145 km/h delivery…
FSSAI has issued a stern warning against unsafe fruit ripening practices, directing states to strictly enforce regulations against prohibited artificial agents like calcium carbide. The advisory highlights serious health risks associated with these chemicals and mandates intensified market surveillance and legal action against offenders. Fruits have always been a part of balanced human diet. From…
This Akshaya Tritiya, India’s gold and silver markets are heading for bumper purchases, with overall trade likely to cross Rs 20,000 crore even as record-high prices reshape buying patterns. The estimate, shared by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), is higher than last year’s Rs 16,000 crore, signalling growth in value despite a sharp…