The White House said Friday that the United States could “take out” Iran’s Kharg Island at any time if President Donald Trump gives the order, following reports that the administration was considering plans to occupy or blockade the strategic oil hub.Axios had reported that Trump had been weighing an operation against Kharg to pressure Tehran…
After Russian crude, the US has now issued a 30-day sanction waiver on Iranian oil, currently at sea, to ease rising concerns about energy supply flows as Middle East conflict continues to boil. US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said that the authorisation applies specifically to Iranian crude and petroleum products that are already in transit….
NEW DELHI: In a major change that will affect both patients and dental students, the Centre has replaced the Dental Council of India (DCI) with a new regulator, the National Dental Commission (NDC). The new system came into force on March 19, with the old law governing dentistry scrapped. The move is aimed at improving…
In a heartfelt farewell, the family of martial arts pioneer and actor Chuck Norris shared the news of his passing at 86 years old, surrounded by loved ones. Best known for his tough-guy image and sage advice, Norris championed the philosophy of kindness, believing it always circles back. The world is mourning the demise of…
MUMBAI: The rupee fell to a record low of 93.71 on Friday, dropping 108 paise from its previous close of 92.63, marking its sharpest single-day decline in four years, as fears of oil prices staying above $100 for longer intensified with the West Asia conflict widening to attacks on energy infrastructure in the region.Forecasters are…
Mangaluru: Assembly speaker UT Khader said on Friday that, for thousands of years, deities have preserved the Tulu language in the absence of script and letters.He was speaking at the third Vidyarthi Tulu Sammelana organised by the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy and Tulu Parishat at Tulu Bhavana on Friday.“The Tulu language is a reflection of…
When Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, appeared in public very briefly to greet citizens at an anti-Israel rally last week, another member of his family was also there.Yousef Pezeshkian, the president’s 44-year-old son, who serves as his adviser, had not spoken to his father since the war broke out and the country’s leadership went…
In December 2025, ‘Dhurandhar’ made a roar at the box office, and in March 2026, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ is carrying out the legacy. Starring Ranveer Singh as Humza Ali Mazari, the Indian secret spy, infiltrating the underworld of Lyari and rising to be its king, ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ has been making quite a buzz from…
NEW DELHI: PIL petitioner Pankaj Pushkar, who was associated with NCERT in preparing textbooks, informed a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi that while the court had ordered redaction of the controversial reference to corruption in judiciary, parts in other books that show judiciary in poor light continue to…
Sree Vishnu’s astrology-based romantic drama, ‘Vishnu Vinyasam’, has landed on OTT platform Prime Video after a profitable theatrical run. The film, which released on February 27, 2026, explores a unique romance intertwined with horoscopes and numerology. Praised for its light humor and grounded performances, the movie offers a breezy watch with strong supporting acts. ‘Vishnu…
