NEW DELHI: Russia has offered to increase its supply of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India as the ongoing Middle East crisis adds volatility to the global energy market, reported PTI citing officials familiar with the discussions.The energy cooperation formed a key part of talks on Thursday between Russia’s first deputy prime...
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Tamil Nadu elections: Why Annamalai missed BJP candidate list – alliance over leader?
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai was not included in the party’s list of 27 candidates released on Friday for the upcoming assembly elections.When asked about the move, state president Nainar Nagendra said the “decision was taken by the party high command.” Watch Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: M.K. Stalin vs AIADMK —...
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‘Keep your head on your shoulders’: Yuvraj warns Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yuvraj Singh (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: India’s young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is already turning heads in the cricket world. Ahead of the IPL 2026 season, the Rajasthan Royals star, who idolises Brian Lara and Yuvraj Singh, is aiming to make an impact. Having shone in the ICC Under-19 World Cup...
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கருத்துக்கணிப்பு வெளியிட தடை, சர்வே எடுத்தால் 2 ஆண்டு ஜெயில்: தேர்தல் ஆணையம் அதிரடி
கருத்துக்கணிப்புகள் குறித்து தேர்தல் ஆணையம் வெளியிட்டுள்ள அறிக்கை:2026 ஆம் ஆண்டு தமிழ்நாடு சட்டமன்றப் பொதுத் தேர்தலுக்கான வாக்குப்பதிவு 23.4.2026 அன்று காலை 7 மணி முதல் மாலை 6 மணி வரை நடைபெறும். மேற்காணும் பொதுத்தேர்தலின்போது, வாக்குப்பதிவிற்கு முந்தைய / பிந்தைய கருத்துக் கணிப்புகளின் முடிவுகளை வெளியீடுதலுக்கும் பரப்புதலுக்கும் பின்வரும் வரையறைகள் பொருந்தும் என இந்திய தேர்தல் ஆணையம் அறிவுறுத்தியுள்ளது: அ) 1951ஆம் ஆண்டு, மக்கள் பிரதிநிதித்துவச் சட்டத்தின் 126Aஆம் பிரிவின் விதித்துறைகளின்படி, (1) யாதொரு நபரும்...
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Bigger & quieter: What makes India’s 3rd nuclear submarine INS Aridhaman deadly
Image credits: ANI NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday formally commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy.The induction of INS Aridaman comes as India sharpens its focus on boosting its underwater nuclear prowess, even as it has already proven air and land-launched nuclear capabilities. India’s 3rd nuclear...
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France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz
A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to MarineTraffic...
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‘They look committed’: Yuvraj’s direct message to Gambhir-Agarkar on Rohit-Kohli future
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (l) and Yuvraj Singh Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has urged the Indian team management to clearly define the roles of senior players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the team prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup, saying players of their stature should not face uncertainty at this stage of...
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Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second: The making of Vaibhav Suri
R Praggnanandhaa’s invisible second Vaibhav Suri (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: FIDE Master (FM) Prasenjit Dutta, a man whose life has been a series of tactical gambles and late-game recoveries, runs a renowned academy in the heart of New Delhi. For years, he followed a predictable ritual. Whenever a particularly gifted student walked through...
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Onions made me cry!
It is an ordinary day. Somehow tears pool at the bottom of your eyes, threatening to spill out the canthus any moment. How did it turn out to be like this? Your eyes sting. The more you move your hands at the chopping board, the sting worsens. Alas, there comes the tears, full and uncontrollable....
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What led an India-bound Iranian crude tanker to reroute to China
Representative image NEW DELHI: A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil rerouted mid-voyage from India to China, with payment-related issues appearing to be the main reason behind the change in declared destination.The Aframax tanker Ping Shun, built in 2002 and sanctioned by the US in 2025, had earlier indicated Vadinar in Gujarat as its destination....
