In a hospital room in Melbourne, in 1982, a baby arrived who seemed to defy every expectation attached to life itself. Nick Vujicic was born without arms or legs, a reality so startling that even the adults around him struggled to imagine what came next. Today, that same boy has grown into one of the…
Indian refiners have stepped up purchases of Russian crude as they lock in supplies for the coming month, with around 60 million barrels secured, according to people aware of the developments. The move comes as disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict continue to affect global oil flows.The cargoes have reportedly been contracted at…
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Gujarat Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026 making the state the second in India after Uttarakhand to implement a uniform legal framework governing personal laws.With the passage of the legislation, Gujarat joins Uttarakhand in adopting a common set of laws related to…
The Court emphasized that creditors invoking the IBC must do so with a genuine intent to pursue revival of the corporate debtor. (AI image) The Supreme Court on 15.01.2026, clarified the scope of admission of insolvency proceedings under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), holding that once the existence of financial…
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr (left) and Ali Larijani (right) (Images/Agencies) After the death of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) chief Ali Larijani in a US-Israeli airstrike, the Islamic Republic has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as his successor. The country’s power has now shifted to a figure with deep roots in both the Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ featuring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar has cemented its status as an all-time blockbuster, crossing the monumental Rs. 900 crore gross milestone worldwide in its first week. Despite a massive 3-hour and 49-minute runtime, the espionage thriller has maintained an iron grip on the domestic market, fueled by strong word-of-mouth…
B2 Spirit bomber (Image/X) As the war in the Middle East intensifies, the B-2 Spirit, one of the United States’ premier stealth bombers has emerged as a critical asset in the campaign against Iran. Known for its unique ability to penetrate the most sophisticated air defenses, the B-2 has carried out missions that few other…
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Iran had made a significant oil- and gas-related concession, describing it as a “very big present”, even as negotiations to end the ongoing conflict continue.Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump did not disclose details but suggested the move could be linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a key…
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has delivered one of the clearest signals yet of Washington’s approach to the ongoing war with Iran, saying: “We negotiate with bombs,” even as the White House insists diplomatic pathways remain open.Speaking as US and Israeli strikes continue across Iranian territory, Hegseth framed the military campaign as both decisive and…
The Middle East crisis has stretched to its fourth week and oil prices have finally shown sign of relaxation, cooling off sharply on Wednesday. Fuel prices fell over 5%, giving back some of the gains from the previous session, as hopes of a possible diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East raised expectations that supply disruptions…
