Oil prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with benchmark crude contracts gaining over 7%, after a fresh wave of military action in the Middle East reignited concerns over global oil supplies. The rally was also supported by industry data showing a drawdown in US crude inventories.Around 9 pm IST, Brent crude rose $6.28, or 7.47%, to…
File photo: Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen Train India’s first hydrogen-powered train has travelled more than 1,200 kilometres since it was flagged off on July 17, with Railways saying the project has already saved over 3,200 litres of diesel during trial operations between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana.According to a railway ministry press release, the successful trial runs…
The Burmese python is one of the most well-known snakes moving in a straight line. Rather than pushing its body from side to side, it glides forward, lifting and pulling sections of its belly scales in turn. As Burmese pythons are among the biggest snakes worldwide, this method of movement helps them move quietly and…
14-year-old arrested in Philadelphia for shooting Indian man Anshul Kuncha (left) who was delivering pizza. A 14-year-old boy, Sincere Camps, has been arrested and charged with murder after Indian man Anshul Kuncha, who went to deliver a pizza, was shot to death in Philadelphia. The incident took place on June 5 when Kuncha was lured…
Team India in a huddle during one of their practice session. (BCCI | X) New Delhi: The Indian cricket team is likely to undergo a coaching reset, with at least one prominent member of the support staff set to leave.At this moment, it is not very clear if the possible exit is merely due to…
India and the United States are set to resume trade negotiations this week, with a delegation of about a dozen officials travelling from New Delhi to Washington for discussions on the first phase of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The talks, scheduled from April 20 to 22, will be led by India’s chief negotiator…
Today requires refining plans and ideas for better outcomes. Constructive criticism should be embraced for improved work. Turn broad objectives into weekly quantifiable goals. Consider recommendations before implementing significant changes. Allow time for questions during discussions for clarity. Born on: 3, 12, 21 or 30 Sometimes an idea needs to be honed one more time…
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Riyan Parag (ANI Photo) Riyan Parag delivered when it mattered most, producing a stunning 90 against Delhi Capitals to silence critics, with Ravichandran Ashwin leading the praise for the Rajasthan Royals captain. Taking to X, Ashwin wrote, “Agree or not, Riyan Parag is a special player. He is letting his bat do…
Korean proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) A word seems like such a small, weightless thing. You say it, it disappears into the air, and that should be the end of it. An old Korean proverb warns that it is not nearly so simple. Words have no wings, it says, but they…
Today has a winning pulse to it. You may not shout about it, being who you are, but there is strength in your stride and certainty in your decisions. The Moon supports confidence, while Mars, your ruler, lends drive without too much chaos if you use it well. That makes this a good day to…
An F-1 visa applicant said he was asked during the visa interview what he would do in Boston on Saturdays, and his visa was rejected. Amid a sharp uptick in the number of student visa rejections in India, former US diplomat Yvette Bansal said it is possible to get your visa denied for an unexpected,…
With less than a month before US President Donald Trump‘s proposed 50% tariffs are due to take effect, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Ottawa will not retaliate in advance, instead, will continue negotiations. Carney said that the country does not need to respond “in advance” and any such measure would be “counterproductive”. With…
