52 stranded, MEA warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against travelling without China permits and visasIndian citizens planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are warned by the Ministry of External Affairs against proceeding without confirmed C...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
What challenges lie ahead for the US-Israel-Lebanon agreement?Lebanon and Israel have signed a US-brokered deal to end hostilities, but experts question its effectiveness. Israel insists on Hezbollah's...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
52 Indian pilgrims stranded in Kathmandu during Kailash Mansarovar yatra; NCP (SP) urges MEA, embassies to interveneFifty-two Indian pilgrims bound for Kailash Mansarovar are stranded in Kathmandu, prompting NCP MP Supriya Sule to urge the External Affair...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite region's persistent concerns about Iran agreementUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Arab partners of unwavering support amidst ongoing negotiations to end the war with Iran. De...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Chinese AI models up to 50 times cheaper as enterprises reassess OpenAI, Anthropic costs: JPMorganThe report titled "Semiquincententacles: The US Grip on Global Markets," said growing cost pressures are prompting businesses to reconsider...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
J-K's popular Gulmarg Cable Car reopens after month-long shutdownJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reopened the popular Gulmarg Cable Car project after a month-long closure due to a techn...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
European shares gain as upbeat Micron forecast revives AI rallyEuropean markets opened on a positive note, driven by a surge in technology stocks. Strong forecasts from US chipmakers Micron and Qualcomm...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Ex-Kerala CM's daughter appears before ED in PMLA case for second timeVeena T, daughter of former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, faced a second round of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kochi re...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Why do people colour their hair? The psychology, fashion trends and personal reasons behind itMillions globally embrace hair colouring, transforming their look for diverse reasons. From masking grey strands to embracing bold self-exp...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Oil Price Today (June 25): Crude oil erases Iran war gains as Hormuz traffic boosts supply. What are experts saying?Brent crude has slipped below $73 a barrel for the first time since February 27, 2026. It had hit a high of $126 per barrel on April 30 and...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Brent crude hits lowest since before start of Mideast war as more tankers exit HormuzGlobal oil prices plunged Wednesday, hitting multi-month lows as supply worries eased with tankers clearing the Strait of Hormuz. An interi...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Chinese idiom of the day: 'Throw a brick to attract jade' - understanding the meaning, lessons on humility, learning, teamwork and why small ideas can lead to great discoveriesChinese idiom of the day: A Chinese idiom highlights how sharing even a simple idea can spark valuable discussions and collective breakthro...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Oil prices extend decline on expectations of smoother crude flows via HormuzOil prices dipped to four-month lows as tensions eased between the US and Iran, paving the way for more tankers to navigate the Strait of H...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
UN starts evacuation of 11,000 seafarers stranded in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefireA major evacuation plan is now underway for over 11,000 seafarers aboard hundreds of ships stranded in the Gulf. Following a ceasefire deal...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.42 AM IST
Hormuz shipping activity shows signs of recovery; Indian refiners shine amid disruption: S&P GlobalShipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery, with daily transits increasing significantly, though still far ...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
India-bound fertilizer ships cross Hormuz, government saysFour cargo ships laden with vital fertilizers like urea and di-ammonium phosphate have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, en rout...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.38 PM IST
Nearly 12 ships carrying fertiliser cross Strait of HormuzAt the onset of the Iran war, eight urea, four diammonium phosphate (DAP), one ammonia and three sulphur vessels bound for India were stran...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST