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...
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DK Shivakumar takes bites from apples, throws them into crowd; video goes viral
NEW DELHI: A video of Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar taking bites from apples and throwing them into a crowd during a public event in Kanakapura has gone viral on social media.The clip was recorded during Shivakumar’s visit to Horahalli in Kanakapura, where he received a grand welcome from supporters. As part of the reception,...
Setback for Trump as US judge strikes down $100,000 fee: How it impacts H-1B visa aspirants
This is a representative image “Restriction on entry of certain nonimmigrant workers,” US President Donald Trump declared as he signed a proclamation on September 19, 2025, unveiling one of the toughest changes yet to the H-1B visa programme in the name of protecting American jobs and curbing alleged abuses of the system.Under the order, foreign...
Fitch trims India’s growth forecast to 6.4% as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook
This financial year, India’s economic numbers might lose some points to the ongoing Middle East chaos. The conflict has dented consumer spending, as households are feeling the pinch of rising costs.Global analytics firm Fitch Ratings on Tuesday cut its FY27 GDP forecast for the country to 6.4% from 6.7% projected earlier. The ratings agency said...
Did Trump ask Netanyahu not strike Iran? US President clarifies his position
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Monday said he did not ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from retaliating against Iran, but urged him to end hostilities as quickly as possible, while expressing confidence that a nuclear agreement with Tehran could be reached within days.Speaking to reporters amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to...
‘Could’ve been murdered by contract killers if …’: Ex-TMC MP’s big claim after quitting party
Ex-TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Ray (File photo) NEW DELHI: Days after exiting the Trinamool Congress, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray on Monday made explosive claims about the Mamata Banerjee-led party and her previous government in West Bengal. The former TMC leader likened his former party to a “party of thieves, rapists” and made the startling claim that...
Mark Zuckerberg says US needs thousands of trade workers to power AI boom
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that the United States will need hundreds of thousands of skilled trade workers to help build the infrastructure required for the country’s AI ambitions. As part of that effort, the social media giant has launched America’s Workforce Academy (AWA), a new initiative aimed at providing free...
Watch: Arjun Tendulkar shines with bat and ball, gets big dressing-room applause
NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar delivered a statement performance in the T20 Mumbai League 2026 and the appreciation he received from captain Shivam Dube afterwards showed just how much the all-round effort meant.Having featured in only one match for Lucknow Super Giants during IPL 2026, the son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar emerged as the star for...
Zoji La breakthrough: Glimpses of the world’s longest high-altitude bi-directional road tunnel
The project aims to deliver all-weather connectivity through one of the most difficult Himalayan stretches. (Image source MEIL/ANI) Zoji La tunnel, said to be the world’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at such a high altitude, has achieved a major milestone on Tuesday. The 13.153-km-long Zoji La Tunnel saw breakthrough which marked a landmark moment.The...
Pentagon bans China’s biggest car company, blames it for helping Chinese govt
Pentagon has added several major Chinese companies, including electric vehicle giant BYD, technology company Alibaba and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies. The move, announced in a Federal Register post dated June 9, 2026, prevents the above stated companies from receiving US defense contracts and marks a broader effort by Washington...
