24 Indian seafarers aboard a vessel reportedly attacked off the coast of Oman (image credit X)) An unladen oil tanker, MT Marivex, with 24 Indian crew members, was disabled and later caught fire in the Gulf of Oman on Monday following US military action, according to officials.The US military said an F/A-18 Super Hornet fired…
A US State Department spokesperson recently said that no visa laws specifically target India — all new rules are being globally implemented. As India contributes the highest number of H-1B visa holders to the US, any change in the H-1B visa rule affects Indi first. The social media vetting introduced in December 2025 pushed H-1B…
India’s merchandise exports recorded around 15% growth during April-May of the current financial year despite continuing global economic uncertainties, a senior government official said on Monday as reported PTI.The commerce ministry is scheduled to release the country’s trade data for May on June 15.“During the two months, exports are up by 15 per cent,” the…
Forester and LDC exam dates unchanged, says Rajasthan Staff Selection Board chief The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has confirmed that there is no change in the scheduled dates of the Forester and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) examinations. The clarification was issued by RSSB Chairman Maj Gen Alok Raj in response to a query raised…
Going on a safari isn’t just taking another standard vacation. It’s a rare invitation to see wild animals exactly where they belong, exploring untamed and remote stretches of the globe. Nowadays, these adventures also do some conservation. Safari tourism helps safeguard vulnerable species and pumps vital support right back into local communities. No matter what…
AI-generated image used for representational purposes. India’s push towards alternative fuels has taken a major step forward with the launch of E85 fuel in Delhi. Introduced on World Environment Day, the new ethanol-blended fuel is priced at Rs 82.12 per litre in the national capital, making it around Rs 20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol,…
Success is often measured through recognition, money, or achievements. However, ancient philosophers believed differently. Teacher, economist, and advisor Chanakya believed that true success begins with habits, choices, and values a person builds in childhood. While many of Chanakya’s teachings were meant for rulers, the lessons that come out of it focus on leadership, discipline, and…
State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) will shut a 120,000-barrel-per-day crude unit and some secondary processing units at its Mumbai refinery in November for planned maintenance, news agency Reuters reported citing industry source on Monday.The maintenance shutdown will affect units at BPCL’s 200,000-bpd refinery in Mumbai, one of the company’s key refining facilities in western…
An Indian-origin restaurant owner in Texas has sparked discussion online after revealing that her Indian restaurant has “almost no Indian staff” and explaining why she chooses not to hire employees based on nationality or ethnicity.Rashmi Bhat runs 7 Monk’s Cafe Texas and said in a viral Instagram video that her hiring approach often surprises people,…
NEW DELHI: Mocking INDIA bloc’s allegation of “vote-chori” through SIR, the BJP on Monday accused the opposition of hypocrisy as it pointed to poll results in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, two of the states where electoral rolls were revised, and said Congress has no problem with them as they went against the governing party.“In reality,…
Inside the narrow passages of Bàsura Cave in northwestern Italy, darkness is not just the absence of light. It is a physical constraint that shapes how bodies move, pause, and orient themselves. Around 14,400 years ago, a small group of Epigravettian hunter-gatherers entered this environment with a canid moving alongside them, leaving behind footprints that…
India’s Aditi Ashok competes in the Women’s Individual Golf Round 4 at the 19th Asian Games, in Hangzhou, China. (PTI File Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian golf’s push into emerging sporting centres gathers momentum this week as the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) brings its NexGen circuit to Lucknow with the launch of the inaugural…
