Global oil prices surged on Friday as the conflict in West Asia intensified, pushing benchmark crude above the $90 mark amid fears of further supply disruptions.The Brent North Sea crude, the international oil benchmark, rose more than 5% to $90.25 per barrel, its highest level since April 2024, AFP reported.The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate…
The disruption has resulted in a temporary supply bottleneck driven by logistics issues rather than a permanent reduction in oil production. (AI image) Oil prices may average at around $87 per barrel in 2026 as the reopening of Strait of Hormuz in the coming months would ease crude supplies globally, says Fitch Ratings. Global oil…
The National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology (NCHMCT) has released the Round 1 seat allotment result for admission to the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hospitality and Hotel Administration (HHA) programme for the 2026-27 academic session.Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check their seat allotment status through the official counselling portal…
SECL apprentice recruitment 2026 SECL apprentice recruitment 2026: South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released a recruitment notification for apprentice positions. The company, categorised as a Miniratna enterprise, is inviting applications for a total of 1700 posts under its apprenticeship programme.The recruitment drive includes opportunities for graduate apprentices, technician…
Telangana POLYCET exam registrations 2026: The Telangana has opened the registrations for the Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (POLYCET) 2026. The entrance test is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Hyderabad.The online registration process for POLYCET 2026 commenced on February 2, 2026. Candidates could submit their applications without late fee until…
Pranati Nayak after the event in Tashkent on Saturday After skipping the Gymnastics National Championships held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar earlier this month due to injury, Pranati Nayak came back strong to win silver in the vault event at the FIG World Challenge Cup 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Saturday.Pranati, who trains at the…
Sania Mirza needs no introduction. The former World No. 1 doubles tennis player and a six-time Grand Slam champion, Mirza is an icon who changed the perception of Indian women in international tennis. She has been honoured with some of the most prestigious awards including the Arjuna Award, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan. Besides her…
India’s Varun Chakravarthy (AP Photo) Former India captain Kris Srikkanth has backed Varun Chakravarthy as India’s most dangerous weapon at the moment, even suggesting that the mystery spinner is proving more lethal than Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. Srikkanth also expressed surprise that Varun is not receiving the recognition he deserves.Varun…
Heidi Klum was one of the clearest standouts on the 2026 Met Gala carpet on Monday night, arriving in a look that quite literally transformed her into a living, breathing classical statue. The ‘Project Runway’ host traded traditional fashion glamour for something far more striking, channelling the timeless artistry of ancient sculpture and leaving onlookers…
AKTU admit card 2026: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) has released the admit cards for the even semester exams 2026. The students who are enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including BTech, BPharm, BArch, BFAD, BFA, MBA Integrated, and B.Voc courses. According to available information, the university will activate the admit card download…