Middle East crisis choked one of the world’s busiest oil pipelines for over 100 days, sending ripples to economies across the globe. As energy shipments fell, many players opted for a range of tactics to keep the shipments flowing. The US adopted Iran’s playbook. Using a method long associated with Iran’s sanctions-busting efforts, the United…
Iran’s Ramin Rezaeian (23) waves to fans after the World Cup Group G match against New Zealand in Inglewood, near Los Angeles. (AP Photo) WASHINGTON: In a dazzling display of footballing resilience, Iran’s national football team managed a creditable 2-2 draw against New Zealand in Los Angeles. It was a remarkable feat, considering the squad…
“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a mildly positive note, with Gift Nifty trading at 24,015, up by 21 points. Asian markets are witnessing mixed trade after a subdued overnight session on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 ended lower amid weakness in technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial…
Minister Priyank Kharge with cabinet colleague Yatindra Siddaramaiah Bengaluru: As the state prepares to roll out dedicated anti-rowdy squads across police stations to crack down on habitual offenders and prevent crime, Kalaburagi, the home district of new home minister Priyank Kharge, has emerged with the highest number of rowdy-sheeters in the state.Data presented during a…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s second goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi turned back the clock once again as defending champions Argentina launched their FIFA World Cup title defence in emphatic fashion, with the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick in a commanding 3-0 victory…
Jewar’s Noida International Airport (NIA) is set to handle its first cargo flight on Wednesday, with the aircraft scheduled to depart on a domestic route. The development comes just days after the airport began commercial passenger operations, marking another key step in its growth as an aviation and cargo hub for northern India. The airport…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his storied career, scoring his first-ever World Cup hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a commanding 3-0 victory over Algeria and move level with Germany legend Miroslav Klose atop the tournament’s all-time scoring charts.The…
Bengaluru: Karnataka high court has refused to interfere with disciplinary action recommended by Karnataka Information Commission against CL Shivakumar, secretary of Bangalore Development Authority and also an appellate authority under RTI Act.Shivakumar challenged the two orders passed by KIC — first, passed in Jan 2026 imposing Rs 25,000 as cost for failure to furnish the…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added another chapter to his remarkable legacy on Tuesday, becoming only the second player in history to score in five different FIFA World Cups as defending champions Argentina took control against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium.Making his record sixth appearance at football’s…
Gold prices edged lower in the national capital on Tuesday, while silver held steady as buying activity remained muted in the domestic market.Traders said gold of 99.9% purity declined by Rs 200 to Rs 1,59,200 per 10 grams, inclusive of taxes, compared with its previous close of Rs 1,59,400 per 10 grams. Silver prices, meanwhile,…
