NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and resultant spike in crude oil prices, the Indian Navy has made public its maritime security strategy, released recently by Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi, which mentions Hormuz as “primary area” of interest, among other such “choke points”.Maritime choke points in the Indian…
Mangaluru: In an effort to transform an often-overlooked fruit into a viable source of income, a group of like-minded farmers, scientists and agri-enthusiasts are working to unlock the commercial potential of cashew apples through value addition and grassroots innovation.The initiative, titled ‘Cashew Apple to Market’, is led by Shree Padre, researcher and editor of Adike…
King Charles III will on Tuesday deliver a rare address to a joint session of the US Congress, where he is expected to call for “reconciliation and renewal” in ties between the United States and United Kingdom, amid strains over the Iran war.The address, the first by a British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II’s speech…
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies during a Senate Committee on Intelligence hearing to examine worldwide threats on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.) There’s a joke about Tulsi Gabbard that’s popular even among Washington aides: DNI stands for Do Not Invite. The insinuation masquerading as a joke…
Bengaluru: A late-night fire in north Bengaluru turned deadly, killing five cows and injuring a few others after flames spread rapidly from a nearby shop.The blaze broke out around 1.45am Monday at a plywood and used furniture shop in Shampura and quickly spread to an adjacent cattle shed on land owned by Muneshwara Temple Trust….
Despite featuring in the Top 10 highest run-getters in IPL history, these legendary players have never won the orange cap even after 18 editions of the tournament. As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 approaches its blockbuster start of the 19th edition on March 28, the tournament once again promises high-octane cricket, massive runs, and…
Gold and silver prices moved higher on Wednesday as optimism around easing tensions in West Asia improved sentiment in the precious metals market.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures climbed 1.32 per cent to ₹1,51,726 per 10 grams, while silver futures gained 2.62 per cent to reach ₹2,50,724 per kilogram. Market experts said the…
Mangaluru: Assembly speaker UT Khader Saturday said there was no opposition from local residents to the proposed development of a circle named after Koragajja at Kuthar, dismissing concerns raised on social media.Responding to queries over the controversy surrounding the naming of the circle, Khader said the opposition came only from “one or two individuals from…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Top stock market recommendations: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Bank of India, and Cummins India have been picked as top stocks to buy today by Aakash K Hindocha, Deputy Vice President – WM Research of Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares target levels and rationale for buying these stocks…
Wall Street edged higher on Wednesday, with benchmark indices approaching record levels after a strong two-week rally driven by optimism that the global economy may avoid a worst-case fallout from the US-Iran conflict.The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in early trade and was on track to surpass its January record, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
