Global oil and natural gas prices surged sharply on Thursday after Iran launched fresh strikes on key energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed close to $114 per barrel, up from below $73 on the eve of the…
Ex-IAS Kanwaljeet Singh Cheema joins SAD, welcomed by Badal (Picture credit: X) CHANDIGARH: Former IAS officer Kanwaljeet Singh Cheema joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday in the presence of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Cheema, a 1993-batch IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre, had earlier served as special principal secretary to former…
Beijing tells US to ‘stop hyping’ theory China threatens Taiwan (AP photo) China on Thursday urged the United States to “stop hyping” the narrative of a China threat, after a US intelligence report said Beijing was unlikely to invade Taiwan next year.Responding to the report, foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Washington should “speak and…
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued summons to the makers of the songs ‘Tateeree’, ‘Sarke Chunar’ after reports alleging “obscenity and vulgarity” appeared in the media. The official X handle of NCW on Thursday morning said that the commission has observed “that the content prima facie appears to be objectionable and violative of…
Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…
Iran’s players pose for a team photo at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran (left) and US President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA president Gianni Infantino in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo) Iran Football Federation president Mehdi Taj said Iran will take part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup but…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma) Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former South Africa cricketer Faf du Plessis has weighed in on Rajasthan Royals’ decision to part ways with their long-time star and face of…
Japanese Automaker Lexus revealed the next-generation Lexus ES globally back in April 2025. And now, the luxury sedan will make its India debut tomorrow. In its eighth generation, the new Lexus ES features a completely new design, a new interior, additional features, added safety and much more. The new ES will be bought to India…
Have you ever felt like you give in your 100 percent at work and yet you feel heavy and unbothered? Burnout doesn’t usually announce itself with a loud bang; it’s more like a slow, heavy fog that rolls in until you realise you’re staring at your screen wondering “why bother?” It isn’t a sign of…
PC: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory The excitement surrounding the Red Planet (Mars) has reached new levels with the emergence of a three-sided pyramid on the planet, going viral throughout social media and news agencies around the world. The giant pyramid is located in the western area of Candor Chasma (a giant canyon in the Valles…