File photo US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he is willing to end war without re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has refused to unblock despite repeated warnings from the US president. This is another soft stance taken on Tehran as the latter has refused to budge after US-Israel initiated war.In...
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‘US respects Israel’s right’: Netanyahu govt approves death penalty for Palestinian attackers
Netanyahu, Trump (File photo) Israel’s parliament passed a controversial law allowing the execution of Palestinians and also approved a key national budget, helping Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoid early elections, amid the ongoing war with Iran.Lawmakers voted 62–48 to approve a bill that would allow the execution of Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks labelled as...
TVK chief Vijay booked for violating election rules day after Tamil Nadu polls
TVK chief Vijay (File photo) NEW DELHI: A case was registered on Tuesday against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay for violation of election conduct rules at Peravallur Police Station.According to the complaint filed by Flying Squad Officer Kumar, Vijay allegedly violated the Model Code of Conduct during a public gathering by using around 30...
Candidates Chess: How Divya Deshmukh missed winning chance against R Vaishali
R Vaishali vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: The second round of the FIDE Candidates 2026 began with a touch of royalty on Monday. Five-time world champion and FIDE Deputy President Viswanathan Anand stepped up to the board of Divya Deshmukh and Vaishali Rameshbabu to make the ceremonial first move.It was a...
Trump shares video of massive explosions in Iran’s Isfahan; bunker-busters used?
Isfahan, Iran US President Donald Trump early Tuesday escalated his rhetoric and messaging around America’s military campaign against Iran, highlighting the scale of strikes carried out under Operation Epic Fury reportedly by B2 bunker busters. He shared a social media post showing Iran’s Isfahan site engulfed in flames.Earlier, Trump had warned that Iran’s energy infrastructure...
Starting April 1, USCIS alert says that the immigration authority will reject forms
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)’s new rules related to Form I-129 will kick in from April 1, 2026. Under the change, the immigration authority will stop accepting H-1B and other visa applications if it is received in the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-129. For those unaware, the Form I-129 is used by employers...
Pentagon rejects report that Hegseth attempted defence investments before Iran attack
File photo US war secretary Pete Hegseth’s assistant Sean Parnell on Tuesday dismissed the report claiming that his broker explored options to invest in defence-linked assets shortly before the US-Israeli military action against Iran. He demanded “immediate retraction” of the report.“This allegation is entirely false and fabricated. Neither Secretary Hegseth nor any of his representatives...
Brittany Mahomes reacts to Randi’s emotional post on family bond
Brittany Mahomes and Randi Mahomes (Instagram) Long before she became widely known alongside Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Mahomes had already built a sporting identity of her own. On Saturday, that chapter came back into focus in a meaningful way. The former soccer standout was inducted into the University of Texas at Tyler Athletics Hall of Fame,...
Oil prices today: Crude jumps after war disrupts supply routes, global shortage fear looms
Oil prices surged sharply on Tuesday, with Brent crude climbing above the $110 per barrel mark and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude trading above $100, as supply concerns intensified amid the widening conflict in the Middle East.Brent crude rose $2.26, or about 2 per cent, to $115.04 a barrel in early trade, after hitting...
Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said no to ‘birthday cake’ before smashing CSK
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: IPL/RR) NEW DELHI: It was the first match of IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made it special by helping his team register a thumping win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings on Monday. The 15-year-old batting sensation produced a breathtaking powerplay masterclass, smashing 52 off just 17 balls...
