Strait of Hormuz (AP image) Iran has introduced a ‘safe shipping corridor’ that allows selected vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via a route inside its territorial waters, as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global maritime traffic.The corridor is being offered only to ships that receive prior approval from Iranian authorities,…
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath during an inspection visit to review work at Major Dhyan Chand Sports University. (PTI Photo) Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its ambition to become a major sporting hub, with the government led by Yogi Adityanath rolling out a wide-ranging plan focused on world-class infrastructure, education and grassroots development. At the…
Today’s lesson is simple, Scorpio, but not pleasant. Control what leaks.The words, the money, the temper, all three could disappear too quickly when you’re not taking the reins. The Moon can cause inner resentment and Mars can intensify reactions, which means that even a tiny trigger can appear larger than it actually is.The environment around…
KEA has revised the Karnataka UGNEET 2026 registration schedule, extending the application deadline to July 30 for NEET UG-qualified aspirants seeking admission to medical, dental and AYUSH courses. The authority will also introduce a roll number linking feature for candidates already registered through UGCET 2026, eliminating the need for a fresh counselling application. Karnataka UGNEET…
In many households, marks often become the centre of conversations. When a child scores well, he gets praised, but when they don’t, the atmosphere suddenly changes. Over time, children start believing that learning only matters when it leads to good marks. The problem is that this pressure often creates anxious students instead of curious learners….
Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka (AP Photos) There was plenty of entertainment at Wimbledon on Monday beyond the tennis, as Novak Djokovic produced one of the most memorable off-court moments of the opening day by asking for an invitation to a fan’s wedding after witnessing a marriage proposal from Centre Court.The heartwarming moment unfolded after…
MOSCOW: The US-Israeli missile attack on Iran’s Bandar Anzali, a key transit hub on the INSTC linking Mumbai with St Petersburg, is a major blow to the Indo-Russian ambition of boosting bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030 via the crucial corridor, experts said Saturday.The 7,200-kilometre long multi-modal International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) links Mumbai…
Anshul Kamboj (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) CHENNAI: Chennai Super Kings are having a middling season, but medium-pacer Anshul Kamboj seems to be their breakout star. With 17 scalps in nine matches at an economy rate of 7.54, including 3-32 against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, Kamboj has been the leader of the CSK attack, both in powerplay…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee ruled unlawful The H-1B visa has long been a debate about who gets access to the American labour market, how much employers should pay for foreign talent, and how far a president can go in altering immigration policy without Congress.The same debate returned to the spotlight this week after a…
Zineb, 25, had watched her father work in the shop throughout her childhood (Photo credit: Zineb Lazraq / SWNS) For 34 years, Rachid Lazraq ran his shoe shop in Shoreditch, East London, building a business around a loyal customer base. But as the neighbourhood changed, so did his customers. Rising rents, gentrification and the arrival…