Manipur National Highway closed over 'missing persons'Truckers face hardship on NH-2 in Manipur as Kukis and Nagas impose a bandh and economic blockade. The protest stems from missing persons f...
19 May, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
Iran sends proposal for negotiations with US to mediator PakistanIran has sent a new proposal to the United States through Pakistani mediators. This move could help end the ongoing war. Global oil prices ...
01 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasseTensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. A UAE official voiced deep mistrust in Iran's unilateral actions. The vital waterway faces ...
01 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
'SOS': Trump claims Iran 'starving for cash', wants Strait of Hormuz open immediately as Tehran is losing $500 million a dayTrump stirred global attention after claiming on Truth Social that Iran’s economy is collapsing, alleging losses of $500 million per day an...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy agency head warnsEurope faces a critical shortage of jet fuel, with only about six weeks of supply remaining, according to the IEA head. The ongoing Iran wa...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
Europe may run out of jet fuel in 6 weeks: Why IEA warns Europe could face flight chaos as Iran war sparks a global energy crisisEurope jet fuel shortage: Europe faces a potential six-week jet fuel shortage due to ongoing supply blockages from the Iran war, raising co...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straitsPakistan is facing big economic stress after the UAE has demanded repayment of a multibillion-dollar deposit. This has strained the country...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
In Dire Strait of HormuzTensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's mining of this crucial oil passage threatens international trade. In a bid to safeguard mar...
17 Mar, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Dire Straits star Mark Knopfler sells guitars for millions at auction, know the costDire Straits star Mark Knopfler's guitars and amplifiers have been sold for more than £8m at auction far more than had been predicted. Over...
01 Feb, 2024, 06.34 PM IST
Dire Straits' lead singer Mark Knopfler's signature guitars to be auctioned in LondonMark Knopfler is selling off a large part of his guitar collection at a London auction, with part of the proceeds going to charity. The col...
19 Jan, 2024, 08.54 AM IST
If India is in dire straits, then world is in dire straits, says USIBC president“The speed with which the COVID crisis in India has escalated and ravaged the entire country, it has created a sense of urgency in the corp...
06 May, 2021, 11.50 AM IST
India headed for slowdown; Modi govt left economy in 'dire straits': Ex-PM Manmohan SinghFormer PM said the country's economy is 'over-regulated'.
05 May, 2019, 06.31 PM IST
Dire Straits sold their hit number 'Sultans Of Swing' for Rs 15 lakh, only for Sachin's docu-dramaHere’s how the rock song of the late 1970s made its way into the docu-drama.
18 Jul, 2017, 11.28 AM IST
Consumer forums in Bengaluru in dire straitsNone of the four district consumer forums in Bengaluru city have been active for the last two years, as a result of which as many as 60,000...
26 Dec, 2014, 06.53 AM IST
Debt Recovery Tribunals in dire straitsConceived as saviours to banks, these tribunals feel the pinch of inadequate infrastructure & funds, staff shortage and red tape
09 Jun, 2014, 12.46 PM IST
British butterflies in dire straitsThe unnatural downpur during the summer of 2012 has proved ‘catastrophic’ for the insects, with 52 of the 56 monitored species in decline a...
28 Mar, 2013, 05.01 AM IST
- Real estate sector in dire straits
RBI’s policy of discouraging banks in lending to real estate developers, and pushing up interest rates on home loans, has made the sector h...
01 Nov, 2008, 12.31 PM IST