As the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption, Saudi Arabia’s East-West and UAE’s Habshan-Fujairah pipelines are crucial overland routes for crude oil. These pipelines, designed for emergencies, are now vital shock absorbers for the global economy, preventing a full-blown market panic despite not fully replacing Hormuz’s capacity. Their continued operation is paramount. TL;DR: Driving the newsAs...
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Iran launches fresh strike on UAE: Two drones hit near Dubai airport; Indian among 4 injured
Two drones fell near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, injuring four people, including an Indian national, as the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran continues to show no sign of abating and affects infrastructure across the region.Authorities in United Arab Emirates said the drones came down in the vicinity of the airport but air...
Air India Express plane makes hard landing at Phuket airport; pictures show nose-wheel damage
NEW DELHI: An Air India Express aircraft on Wednesday suffered a nose-wheel issue while landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand, the airline confirmed to news agency PTI.A video surfaced online showed the aircraft making a rough touchdown on the runway, appearing to land abruptly and momentarily bounce before settling.Authorities temporarily suspended flight operations at...
India buys 30 million barrels of Russian crude after US waiver
India has purchased around 30 million barrels of unsold Russian crude after the United States issued a 30-day waiver allowing the country to buy shipments already stranded at sea, Bloomberg reported citing sources.According to the report, Indian refiners moved quickly to secure the available cargoes, many of which were already positioned in Asian waters, offering...
NCERT chapter row: SC asks to disassociate professors from work paid by public funds
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed all central and state educational institutes receiving public funds, either partially or fully to disassociate the chairperson of NCERT social science curriculum, Professor Michel Denino, along with his two associate members from any role in preparing or finalising curriculum and textbooks.“At the outset we have no reason...
Investor blames Nvidia’s ‘mafia-like’ behaviour for Sam Altman walking out of datacentre deal
Michael Burry, the investor of “The Big Short” fame. America’s biggest investor Michael Burry who is also known for predicting the 2008 housing crash has now accused Nvidia of blocking Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) from a major AI infrastructure deal. In a post shared on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) Burry claimed...
Where is Iran’s Supreme Leader? Officials drop hint on Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition
Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “safe and sound” despite reports that he was injured during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, said the son of Iran’s president. The update comes as questions continue to swirl about the cleric’s whereabouts after days without a public appearance.Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of...
‘Use induction’: IRCTC tells vendors to switch cooking methods as Iran war disrupts LNG flow
Representative image NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has asked all its licensees to adopt alternate cooking methods such as microwave ovens and electric induction systems at railway food centres, following a reported cut in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.The directive applies to food plazas, refreshment rooms and Jan Aahar...
Who is Harish Rana? Ghaziabad man in vegetative state at centre of SC euthanasia ruling
The Supreme Court has permitted passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, a 31-year-old man in a permanent vegetative state since 2013 NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for 31-year-old Harish Rana, who has remained in a permanent vegetative state for more than a decade after suffering a severe brain injury...
‘India too good to think like that’: Gambhir shuts down pitch-tailoring claims
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir checks the pitch before a T20 World Cup 2026 match. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir has firmly dismissed allegations that pitches in India are “tailored” to favour the home side, saying the team is far too strong to even consider such tactics.Speaking after India’s successful campaign...
