In Dubai, traders have begun offering gold at discounts of up to $30 per ounce compared with the benchmark price in London. (AI image) US-Irasel-Iran war impact on gold prices: In UAE’s Dubai, which finds itself in the midst of the escalating Middle East crisis, the yellow metal is now available at very steep discounts....
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India gave safe harbour to another Iranian ship days before IRIS Dena was sunk by US
NEW DELHI: Days before the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena was sunk off the coast of Sri Lanka in a US strike, India had allowed another Iranian ship to dock at Kochi after Tehran sought urgent assistance due to technical problems, government sources said.According to the sources, Iran approached India on February 28 requesting permission...
Notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be taken up on March 9
NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha has listed the notice moved by opposition seeking a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla from office for Monday, setting the stage for a rare debate in the House.According to the agenda paper, the notice is the only item scheduled for discussion that day. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju had...
Vehicles torched, roads blocked: Protest in Delhi after man killed in Holi clash
NEW DELHI: Anger spilled onto the streets of southwest Delhi’s Uttam Nagar on Friday as protesters blocked a major road for hours, vehicles were set ablaze and traffic ground to a halt following the death of a 26-year-old man who was beaten during a Holi clash.Members of Hindu outfits, including Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu...
Fans slam censored Lionel Messi remarks after Donald Trump White House meet
Fans’ backlash grows after Lionel Messi comments reportedly censured following Donald Trump meeting at White House Inter Miami MLS Cup event (Image Via Getty Images) The moment when Lionel Messi walked into the White House with Donald Trump quickly caught everyone’s attention. It was not just a football celebration. It also became a big talking...
‘Main hoon na’: Nitish reassures party amid RS move; gives nod for son’s entry
NEW DELHI: Leaders of the Janata Dal (United) on Friday expressed anguish over chief minister Nitish Kumar’s decision to move to Delhi as a Rajya Sabha MP, but the party chief sought to reassure them, saying “main hoon na” (I am here). He also cleared the way for the political entry of his son Nishant.At...
‘Make Iran Great Again’: Trump demands Tehran’s ‘unconditional surrender’
US President Donald Trump (File photo/ AP) United States President Donald Trump on Friday said there would be “no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender” as tensions continued to rise in West Asia. He asserted that Tehran must capitulate before any diplomatic negotiations could begin.In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump...
Nazi salute costs Real Madrid as UEFA slaps $17,000 fine after fan’s gesture
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior reacts during a Spanish La Liga football match between Real Madrid and Getafe in Madrid, Spain, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo) UEFA has fined Spanish football club Real Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) after one of the club’s supporters made a Nazi salute before a recent UEFA Champions League match against...
Rory McIlroy backs Scottie Scheffler stance, sparks Tom Brady debate
Rory McIlroy defends Scottie Scheffler’s controversial golf stance, sparks a Tom Brady debate Since the 2024 Masters, Scottie Scheffler has been expressive about golf being just a small part of his life. Tom Brady was bothered by Scheffler doubling down on it in the next season. But what about the man in the closest position...
After selling stake in Nvidia, SoftBank is looking for ‘its largest-ever borrowing’
SoftBank store in Ginza shopping district in Tokyo SoftBank Group is seeking to borrow up to $40 billion – reportedly its largest-ever loan denominated solely in US dollars – as founder Masayoshi Son doubles down on his bet on OpenAI. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that SoftBank is in talks with four...
