President Donald Trump said the United States carried out “the most powerful bombing raid” on Iran’s Kharg Island, claiming that American forces “totally obliterated” military targets there while choosing not to destroy the island’s oil infrastructure.Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, is the primary terminal through which Iran’s oil exports pass, making it a…
Insomnia affects nearly 37% of older adults NEW DELHI: Doctors routinely check blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol. But they rarely ask a question that may be just as important: how well are you sleeping? As the world marked World Sleep Day on March 13, experts warned that sleep disorders may be affecting millions of Indians…
NEW DELHI: In his phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian late Thursday, PM Modi stressed that India is Iran’s friend and that his govt will do all it can to advance diplomacy as escalation is not in anyone’s interest. This is the closest India has come to expressing solidarity with Tehran, which said Friday…
MUMBAI: Maharashtra govt on Friday introduced a bill with stringent provisions to prevent religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or marriage if it involves inducement, coercion or deceit, joining other BJP-governed states that have enacted ‘freedom of religion’ laws. The Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, tabled in the legislative assembly for debate sets a prison term…
6 fingers and technical glitches: Internet claims Netanyahu’s war speech amid Iran vs US/Israel tensions is fake, ‘AI-generated’ video goes viral A new controversy is sweeping across social media after a recent video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu triggered a storm of speculation online, with thousands of users on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that…
The United States State Department on Friday offered a $10 million reward for information about Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several other senior Iranian officials.The move comes amid rising tensions following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian military sites and retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the region on February 28.The announcement was made…
Honor of Kings is now available in India. With this launch, Tencent is expanding the reach of the multiplayer online battle arena title to one of the world’s largest mobile gaming markets. The release follows the rollout of the game’s new Flow Update, which introduces a new hero, gameplay adjustments, in-game events and additional customisation…
Iran has reportedly allowed two LPG tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz to sail to India, while concerns rise on supply diruptions in the country amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Additionally, a crude oil tanker carrying Saudi Arabian cargo is set to reach India on Saturday after passing through the Strait around…
NEW DELHI: Oil on fire is beginning to make flying much more expensive. IndiGo will levy a fuel charge between Rs 425 and Rs 2,300 from Saturday (March 14), on all its domestic and international flights due to “the significant surge in fuel prices following the ongoing geopolitical issues.” IndiGo’s announcement of this cess, which…
KKR’s Harshit Rana (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) In a huge blow, all-rounder Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Rana injured himself during a warm-up fixture ahead of the T20 World Cup and has been missing from action since then. It is understood that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)…
