Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Centre is “committed to safeguard the Indian people” as the government stepped up monitoring of energy supplies and essential commodities amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.In a post on X after chairing a high-level review, Singh wrote: “A meeting of an IGoM (Informal Group of Ministers) constituting…
“Energy can never be created, nor destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another.”The first law of thermodynamics remains a quiet scientific truth despite a broken supply of crude oil due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. As geopolitical disruption tightens its grip around the Strait of Hormuz, that law reads less…
For years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were defined by near-misses and unfulfilled promise, spending 17 seasons chasing a title that never arrived. That long wait finally ended on June 3, 2025, in Ahmedabad, when a side driven by teamwork rather than individual stardom rewrote its story and secured its first IPL crown. Now, as they return…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s players huddle (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Bengaluru: Ten months after the last Indian Premier League match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, cricket returned to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s home turf on Saturday with renewed vigour — and a reworked match-day experience for fans.Yet, amid the buzz, memories of last year’s tragedy lingered. The 11…
If there was ever a question about whether Indian institutions are gaining ground globally, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 offer a clear answer, they are, and at a steady pace.This year, 99 Indian institutions have found a place in the rankings, up from 79 five years ago. Together, they account for 599…
Actor Shilpa Shirodkar recently found herself stuck in Mumbai traffic for nearly four hours on Saturday while commuting to and from work. Turning the frustrating experience into something lighthearted, she joked that she would have preferred spending that time rewatching ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ on the big screen.Dhurandhar 2 Movie ReviewSharing a snapshot of the…
This week opens with a lucky breeze behind you, Sagittarius. The Sun in fiery Aries lights up your spirit and pushes you to act, speak up, and take a chance. You’ll feel that “my time has come” mood, and it won’t be in your head. Work moves, payments move, people respond. Still, your mind may…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with Crown Prince and the prime minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, during which both leaders discussed the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.In a post on X, PM Modi said that he reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on regional energy infrastructure…
Russia has begun selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by sustained military expenditure, according to a report by Berlin-based news outlet bne IntelliNews.Regulatory data show that between 2022 and 2025, Russia sold gold and foreign…
Ravichandran Ashwin is poised to make history as the first Indian-capped player to feature in Major League Cricket after signing with the San Francisco Unicorns for the 2026 season.The veteran off-spinner, part of India’s title-winning squads at the 2011 ODI World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy, has enjoyed a remarkable international career, claiming 765 wickets…
