File photo: US treasury secretary Scott Bessent (Picture credit: AP) The Trump administration is considering lifting sanctions on around 140 million barrels of Iranian oil currently stranded on tankers in a bid to boost global supply and cool surging crude prices, as the war in the Gulf continues to hammer energy infrastructure and disrupt shipping…
Signing up for a race is often the moment fitness stops being an idea and becomes a commitment. The date sits on the calendar, the distance suddenly feels real, and preparation begins, sometimes carefully planned, sometimes spontaneous. While every runner’s journey is different, the way people prepare for their first race often falls into a…
A fatwa has been issued against actor-performer Nora Fatehi over the controversial track Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, which also features Sanjay Dutt. The song is part of the upcoming Kannada film KD: The Devil. Addressing the issue, Nora Fatehi shared a detailed video on Instagram, distancing herself from the Hindi version of the song. A…
Star batter Virat Kohli has started his preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, taking part in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) training session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. During the nets, Kohli faced Bhuvneshwar Kumar, setting up a contest within the squad ahead of the new season.A video from the session showed Bhuvneshwar…
India is a big importer of LPG and LNG and relies heavily on supplies from Middle Eastern countries such as Qatar. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact: What happens when the world’s argest liquefied natural gas (LNG) hub suffers extensive damage? Qatar’s key gas hub, Ras Laffan, has sustained extensive damage after multiple strikes from…
Bengaluru-based indie rock band Thermal and a Quarter is set to open for legendary British rock band Def Leppard at their upcoming concert in Bengaluru — a moment the band calls both emotional and special, particularly as they celebrate their 30th anniversary this year. For band members Bruce Lee Mani, Rajeev Rajagopal and Tony Das,…
NEW DELHI: India is set to host a major global athletics event, as the state of Odisha will stage the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The announcement was made by World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, marking a big moment for the country as it continues to grow its presence in international sports. This will…
Rick Hogaboam, the mayor of Nampa, died after collapsing mid-speech during a town hall meeting in nearby Eagle on Wednesday evening, according to New York Post. The 47-year-old suffered a medical emergency around 6.45 pm while addressing a Treasure Valley Partnership gathering. Brad Pike, who was seated beside him, immediately began CPR before emergency responders…
A few days before the start of the IPL 2026 season, Sanjiv Goenka, owner of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), shared a message on social media that drew attention online.“I measure people by the results they deliver, not by the hours they sit behind a desk without delivering. Output is the only honest metric,” Goenka said…
Actress Mirna Menon, who starred in the blockbuster ‘Jailer,’ has fueled excitement for ‘Jailer 2,’ stating the sequel will surpass the first film’s success. She praised Rajinikanth’s enduring style and energy, drawing parallels to his iconic roles. The film, slated for a June 12, 2026 release, boasts an impressive ensemble cast and promises an even…
