US president Donald Trump on Friday winkingly referred to the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil shipping route and a key choke point in the Iran war, as “Strait of Hormuz.”While speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in Miami Trump said, “Iran has to ‘open up the Strait of Trump, I mean, Hormuz,’” Trump said…
Mangaluru: A 12-foot King Cobra weighing about 10kg, found with a deep abdominal injury near Aranthodu in the Sullia range, was rescued, treated, and released back into the wild recently.The snake was first spotted by rescuer Mohan near Aranthodu Biliyaru. Acting swiftly, he alerted the Sullia forest department, which took custody of the injured reptile…
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians players after the match at Wankhede stadium. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings continued their dominant run in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, dismantling Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to climb to the top of the points table on Thursday. The victory ensured Punjab remain the only unbeaten side…
NEW DELHI: The Times Internet Half Marathon brought together emerging talent, with the under-29 10-kilometer category showcasing speed, ambition, and promising athletic journeys.Securing the top position was Krishna Pal, 28, who clocked an impressive chip time of 34:00. Having started his running journey in 2019, Pal shared that his interest in the sport was sparked…
Bengaluru: In tandem with Telangana’s crackdown on chemically ripened mangoes, Karnataka authorities have also stepped up surveillance. Health department officials said mango samples from Kolar, the state’s largest supply hub, are being tested for chemical residue. “Tests for chemical traces are also being conducted on fruits from other regions sold in Bengaluru markets,” an official…
Bengaluru: Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, sentenced to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of his political rival Yogeshgouda Goudar, faces immediate disqualification from the legislative assembly under the Representation of the People Act, which mandates the removal of any elected representative sentenced to two or more years of imprisonment.A notification to this effect is…
After the hike today, petrol is now retailing at Rs 97.7 per litre in Delhi. (AI image) A hike in petrol and diesel prices has been in the offing for some weeks now, and hence today’s Rs 3 per litre raise comes as no surprise. This is especially true since there is no early resolution…
Gold is moving from the mid-band toward the upper band, suggesting strengthening momentum. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are seeing a steady recovery and Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities recommends a buy on dip strategy.Gold futures on MCX are trading near ₹1,45,500 after witnessing a steady…
The Union Cabinet has approved two new semiconductor manufacturing units with a combined investment of over Rs 3,936 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).The projects include the country’s first commercial mini/micro-LED display facility based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology and a semiconductor packaging unit, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.The facilities will be…
Australia has a very special reason to tune in to Eurovision 2026 this year — Delta Goodrem has made it through to the Grand Final, flying the flag for Australia on the world’s biggest music stage. The ‘Eclipse’ singer wowed the crowd during her semi-final performance in Vienna, securing her place among the 25 acts…
