NEW DELHI: DG Shipping, the maritime regulator, on Thursday prohibited 366 foreign-flagged vessels from engaging Indian seafarers as they are accused of abandoning sailors – through non-payment of wages, denial of compensation in death or missing cases, subjecting crew members to undue hardships and lack of assistance in repatriation of Indian seafarers. This is a…
India has reportedly approached the United States to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports as the Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruptions for 75 days now, straining oil supplies across the world. The US had first cleared the arrangement in March and expanded it later, with the current authorisation set to remain valid…
Italy’s Jannik Sinner (AP Photo) Jannik Sinner continued his relentless rise on Thursday, defeating Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open and break a long-standing record previously held by Novak Djokovic.The world No. 1’s latest straight-sets win in Rome marked his 32nd consecutive victory in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, eclipsing…
An ornate Roman pan, unearthed in Staffordshire, offers a unique glimpse into life on the empire’s frontier. Image Credits: Portable Antiquities Scheme from London, England, via Wikimedia Commons The Romans also had their own way of commemorating their travels, even before the invention of digital photography and refrigerator magnets. In 2003, an amateur archaeologist using…
AP High Court admit card 2026: The Andhra Pradesh High Court is expected to release the AP High Court hall ticket 2026 on the official website, aphc.gov.in. The Andhra Pradesh High Court recruitment examinations are scheduled to be conducted from May 23 to May 25, 2026. The examination forms part of a large-scale recruitment drive…
Those waiting to receive a ‘save the date’ invite for the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding may be in for a surprise.The pop superstar is reportedly taking an unusually private approach to extending her invitation to her friends to attend the big day. According to reports on TMZ, the bride-to-be, is personally reaching out…
Aries: You may feel pulled in many directions today but remember, you can’t give your best if you don’t put yourself out there. Say “no” where you have to. It is not rude to set boundaries, it is prudent. Don’t overwork yourself at the office only to prove yourself. Guard your time from distractions that…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: CBI has significantly widened its NEET-UG-2026 paper leak probe, with investigators now focused on a potential “insider role” even as one more suspect was arrested from Pune and a retired chemistry professor detained in Latur.As the total arrests went up to seven, sources said the investigators were trying to ascertain if the breach…
The move to up the gold import duty comes days after PM Narendra Modi appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for a year. (AI image) In a bid to keep foreign exchange reserves buffer intact, the government has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%. India is the…
File Pic: Nahid Rana celebrates after taking a wicket. (ANI Photo) Nahid Rana has been named the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2026 after a stunning run of performances that helped Bangladesh seal a memorable ODI series win over New Zealand.The young fast bowler claimed eight wickets in three matches against New…
