Greece has placed a bounty on the head of the world's most toxic pufferfish, paying fishermen €5.33 per kilo to hunt the invasive predatorGreece is incentivizing fishermen with a generous bounty to hunt the dangerous silver-cheeked toadfish, an invasive species from the Indian...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Food of the day: Courteney Cox's simple one-protein, three-vegetable bowl packs up to 38g protein. Here's how to make itCourteney Cox's simple yet nutritious protein bowl, featuring lean chicken and a trio of vegetables like zucchini, broccoli, and mushrooms,...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
US DOJ closes criminal probe into Abbott over baby formula plant: ReportThe US Justice Department has reportedly ended its criminal investigation into Abbott Laboratories concerning its baby formula plant, which...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Karnataka: Chief Minister Shivakumar warns gutkha industry of ban if substances are foundKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has warned the pan masala and gutkha industry of an outright ban if any intoxicating substances are...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
US strikes Iran following attack on cargo ship in Strait of HormuzUS forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising a recent interim...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
Fertiliser shipments begin exiting through Hormuz straitBefore the U.S. and Israel launched the war on February 28, about a third of globally traded urea - the world's most widely used fertiliser...
26 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Iran insists on right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near OmanIran asserted its authority over the Strait of Hormuz, warning Gulf states against aligning with the U.S. This comes after an attack on a s...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
International visitors to Dubai to return ahead of hotel rate recoveryDubai's tourism is bouncing back, with visitor numbers expected to recover before hotel rates. Accor, a major hospitality player, notes a l...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Iran seeks long-term role in managing Strait of Hormuz, eyes billions in annual feesIran is proposing new charges for security and services in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to generate significant revenue and reshape its man...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
India-bound oil supertanker booked in Gulf at 897% of benchmark freight rateA supertanker has been provisionally booked to ship oil from the Persian Gulf to India at a staggering rate, nearly nine times the benchmar...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Akshay Kumar’s co-star is fitter than ever at 78. He shares his secret: I avoid….’At 78, Danny Denzongpa credits his youthful vigor to a disciplined lifestyle. He champions home-cooked meals, often featuring his beloved S...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.38 AM IST
'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal: TrumpPresident Trump warned Iran of unspecified actions if it fails to uphold its agreement with Washington, particularly regarding the use of u...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Gujarat's dolphin count tops 680, boosts conservation effortsGujarat's coastline is now a thriving dolphin habitat, with over 680 recorded individuals. A recent survey revealed a significant populatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Man Industries bullish on Gulf after US-Iran truceIndian construction companies are set to gain from Middle East rebuilding. Man Industries acquired a Saudi Arabian firm, boosting its capac...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST