While Trump has described the blockade as highly effective, the continued flow of shipments points to the resilience of Tehran’s oil trade. (AI image) US President Donald Trump has called the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz a ‘tremendous success’ but its limitations are increasingly evident. Despite the US naval blockade, at least...
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Banks & financial institutions in US, Europe, Anthropic may have ‘failed to protect’ you
A small group of unauthorized users has gained access to Anthropic’s new Mythos AI model, says a Bloomberg report. The AI model was announced by the company earlier this month. In a blog post, the company announced that it will not publicly release the model citing fears that it could de-stabilize the cybersecurity world. Anthropic...
‘Tactically very good’: Why ex-India cricketer backs Kishan to lead SRH over Cummins
Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan during a warm-up session. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar has backed Ishan Kishan to continue as captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad even after the expected return of Pat Cummins, citing the wicketkeeper-batter’s tactical clarity and ability to control games under pressure.Cummins, who is set to...
Malegaon blast case: Bombay HC allows accused to appeal against NIA court order
Bombay High Court has permitted four individuals accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts to challenge charges under the UAPA and other offenses MUMBAI: Bombay high court on Wednesday allowed appeals filed by four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case to challenge the charge framed against them under the stringent anti-terror law UAPA (Unlawful Activities...
Trump cuts legal immigration more than illegal crossings; students, H-1B flows hit: Reports
The US administration under President Donald Trump has reduced legal immigration far more sharply than illegal entries, with international students and high-skilled visa holders among the hardest hit, according to a recent analysis by David J. Bier of the Cato Institute, a Washington-based think-tank.“Although illegal entries have declined, the cuts to legal immigration are significantly...
Diet Cokes ‘can’t’? How Iran conflict is hitting supplies; retailers run out of stock
Living in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune or parts of the Delhi-NCR region? You might find it hard to grab a can of Diet Coke this summer. The Middle East war has already rattled oil supplies, economies across the globe and multiple sectors—now it’s hitting something far more familiar on everyday shelves: Diet Coke. The beverage is...
‘It is possible’: Rajnath says India may ‘play its role’ in bringing peace in West Asia
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday indicated that New Delhi may play its role in initiating peace in the West Asia amid the ongoing crisis between Iran and United states.When asked if India has any role to play in the West Asia crisis, Rajnath said, “It is possible that tomorrow, the time may...
‘Public will punish Congress’: BJP delegation meets EC over Kharge’s ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi
NEW DELHI: A high-level delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday met the Election Commission over Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge‘s remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.While talking to reporters after the meet, Union parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju said that no political party has ever touched that level of disrespect as Congress. Rijiju added that the...
HCL Tech share price crashes over 10%; Rs 38,000 crore gone from market cap – here’s why
Among brokerages, Jefferies took the most aggressive stance, downgrading HCL Technologies to “Underperform”. (AI image) HCL share price today: Shares of HCL Technologies came under heavy selling pressure, plunging over 10% to Rs 1,289 on the NSE on Wednesday. The sharp fall followed a series of brokerage downgrades and cuts in target prices after the...
‘Ignored repeated warnings’: Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz
<img src="https://static.toiimg.com/thumb/msid-130433872,imgsize-532485,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4/untitled-design-38.jpg" alt="‘Ignored repeated warnings’: Iran fires on container ship in Strait of Hormuz" title=" File photo ” decoding=”async” fetchpriority=”high”> File photo Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard opened fire on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, damaging the vessel in a fresh escalation as ceasefire talks failed to take off.The United Kingdom...
