The US military has announced it will begin blockading all Iranian Gulf ports on Monday at 1400 GMT (April 13), while allowing vessels not bound for Iran to continue transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including…
NEW DELHI: Industrial production growth slowed to 4.9% in April 2026 from 5.7% a year earlier on account of a contraction in mining and quarrying and slowdown in other sectors. The statistics ministry Monday released the new IIP series, with 2022-23 as the base year (from 2011-12), updating the methodology and broadening the coverage of…
PC: The Wall Street Journal San Diego is not usually the first place people think of when talking about water abundance. For decades, the region was associated with drought concerns, restrictions, and a heavy dependence on imported water. That image now seems to be shifting. In 2026, the city finds itself in an unusual position,…
Cash transactions at highway toll plazas in India are about to become a thing of the past. Starting April 10, travellers on national highways will no longer be able to pay toll charges using cash, a move that has been formally notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. According to the reports, the…
AI image used for representation purpose Indian equities ended the week on a volatile note, with the Sensex and Nifty witnessing sharp swings and closing lower as uncertainty around the US–Iran conflict kept investors on edge.The impact spilled beyond equities. The rupee slid to record lows near 95 against the US dollar, pressured by surging…
Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi is thrown in the air by his teammates after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Canada in Houston, Saturday, July 4, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Canada’s remarkable FIFA World Cup 2026 journey came to an end on home soil as Morocco produced a ruthless second-half performance to claim…
The Iran war that started as Donald Trump‘s Operation Epic Fury now has entered a Cold War-like phase marked by financial sanctions, gunboat interdictions, and ongoing talks about talks, according to an Axios report.Trump still appears far from satisfied with Iran’s unbroken and unhindered nuclear capabilities.The situation has settled into a tense stalemate with no…
England vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I Live Score: England won the toss and elected to field first in the third and final T20I against Sri Lanka in Manchester, with the hosts already having secured the series 2-0. England captain Harry Brook said his side were comfortable chasing on a surface that looked good for batting,…
Actor Sonali Bendre, who was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic cancer in 2018, has once again spoken about her journey and the lessons it brought. After undergoing intensive treatment in New York, including chemotherapy and surgery, she emerged stronger and continues to use her voice to raise awareness around the illness.Opening up about where she…
Cameron Green and Sunil Gavaskar (PTI Photos) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has raised concerns over Kolkata Knight Riders’ team balance in IPL 2026, especially due to Cameron Green’s limited role. Bought as a key all-rounder, Green hasn’t bowled in the first two matches, affecting the side’s overall combination and flexibility.Gavaskar suggested that…
