Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Iran on Thursday said that, despite ongoing military escalation in the Middle East, it has allowed transit through the Strait of Hormuz for “friendly nations,” including India.Access to the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz for India comes as New Delhi, according to a Bloomberg report, has purchased its first LPG cargo…
IPL captains warned for catch rules in captain’s meeting (PTI Photo/ BCCI) IPL team captains have been warned about fielder movement during catches and the officials of BCCI have shared an important update regarding impact player rule ahead of the 2026 season. Teams have been clearly instructed that a catch will only be considered valid…
Steve Martin, the comedy legend who redefined absurdity on stage and screen, continues to inspire with words that cut through the noise of show business. At 80, he thrives in ‘Only Murders in the Building’, banjo specials, and sharp-witted memoirs, his influence spans generations from ‘The Jerk’ to Emmy-winning TV. Quote of the day by…
In a case of sheer irony, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has been asked to direct state govts to fill up huge numbers of vacant posts in the medical teaching service in a time bound manner, when three quarters of posts in NMC’s four autonomous boards are lying vacant.The undergraduate medical education board, the post…
India has faced significant disruption to energy supplies routed through the Strait of Hormuz. (AI image) For the first time in several years, India has reportedly purchased liquified petroleum gas (LPG) from Iran after the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day sanctions waiver to keep oil and gas prices in check. India had stopped energy…
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag (Getty Images) TOI presents an IPL 2026 pre-season Dream XI to challenge the Suryakumar Yadav-led World Cup-winning squad.With four overseas players and a core of Indian talent, the TOI XI blends explosive Powerplay hitters, a versatile middle order and multi-dimensional bowlers:PHIL SALT (RCB; overseas) Edges out Travis Head. Salt played…
Actor Sarah Michelle Gellar escaped a harrowing incident at a luxury hotel in Paris, where she was promoting her upcoming film ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’.As per reports, a fire broke out at the hotel late on Wednesday morning, where Gellar and her co-stars were attending a press junket. The fire originated in…
GUWAHATI: While Congress-led opposition alliance vows to oust the Assam chief minister and the BJP-led NDA government from power in the state, Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the opposition has no agenda and the people of the state are completely with the ruling party, except “Bangladeshi infiltrators”. The Assam chief minister on Wednesday said that…
NEW DELHI: The empowered group of officials to deal with the fallout of the West Asia conflict got down to business on Wednesday, and began mapping the demand and supply situation, and also started identifying potential sources to ensure that supply chains are not disrupted.Food and fuel availability are top priority and detailed reports have…
Virat & Salt in RCB’s Intra Squad Match (Image Credit: RCB/IPL) Virat Kohli smashed a quickfire 45 off just 19 balls in RCB’s second intra-squad match in Bengaluru ahead of IPL 2026. The veteran batter’s intent and form were praised by RCB’s mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik.Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) shared a video on…
