Global oil and natural gas prices surged sharply on Thursday after Iran launched fresh strikes on key energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including Qatar’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, raising concerns over prolonged supply disruptions.Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed close to $114 per barrel, up from below $73 on the eve of the…
Author JK Rowling has given the new ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ teaser trailer her stamp of approval. A day after the trailer of the upcoming web series made waves online, Rowling took to her handle to reply to a fan’s question about the series and to lend her support to the new batch…
In a fresh regulatory challenge for French liquor major Pernod Ricard in India, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has ordered a detailed antitrust investigation into allegations that the company entered into exclusive arrangements with retailers in New Delhi to promote its brands at the expense of rival firms, according to a Reuters report.The Competition…
BHOPAL: The death toll in the cruise boat capsize at Jabalpur’s Bargi Dam rose to nine on Friday, officials said, as a video capturing the moment the vessel overturned during a sudden storm surfaced online.The footage shows the boat struggling against strong winds before losing balance and capsizing in turbulent waters.The cruise boat operated by…
The Gauhati High Court is scheduled to hear the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta on Friday in connection with the death case involving Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.Reports from IANS says that this will be the second hearing of Mahanta’s bail application before the bench headed by Justice Mitali Thakuria. The matter continues to remain one…
Suriya’s much-awaited film ‘Karuppu’ finally hit theatres on May 15 and opened to a massive response from audiences. Directed by R. J. Balaji, the movie features Trisha, Indrans, Swasika, George Maryan, and Yogi Babu in important roles. Music for the film was composed by Sai Abhyankkar. Despite facing several delays and issues before release, the…
The holiday-shortened trading week took a toll on the country’s top companies, with seven of the ten most valued firms collectively losing Rs 1.75 lakh crore in market capitalisation. Reliance Industries saw the largest share of the erosion, mirroring the broader weakness in equities. The downturn in stocks was reflected in the benchmark indices, with…
NEW DELHI: After both the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games selection trials, attention has now shifted to a key unresolved issue – the weight category in which she will compete at the trials scheduled at the K D Jadhav indoor hall of the IG…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.A disturbing incident occurred in Chennai where a 52-year-old man allegedly killed his wife before taking his own life. The tragedy took place at their residence in Nanganallur.The victim was an Instagram influencer with more than 3 lakh followers. Police confirmed that both were found dead inside their…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: A subdued outing with the bat could not stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from scripting history as the teenage sensation rewrote the record books during Rajasthan Royals’ 40-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Wednesday.The 15-year-old opener managed just 8 off 11 balls in a low-scoring contest at the…