Strait Of Hormuz (ANI image) Iran and Oman are moving forward with plans to introduce payments for merchant vessels transiting the strategic Strait of Hormuz, despite strong objections from the United States.Oman has submitted a proposal outlining a framework under which shipping companies would pay service fees for using the Strait of Hormuz, according to…
Indian techie dies in Kansas flash floods in US (Image credit: M9 USA’s X) An Indian techie died after his vehicle was swept away by flash floodwaters in the US state of Kansas during severe storms over the weekend.Eyewitnesses alerted authorities after seeing the vehicle become submerged near a bridge with the driver still trapped…
Trump’s announcement breaks the tradition of the Republican Party holding national conventions only during presidential election years to formally nominate its White House candidate Republicans will hold their first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9 and 10, US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday, saying the unprecedented gathering would celebrate his administration’s achievements…
A doctor’s account of intense parental pressure to marry an arranged match, including alleged financial control and attempts to discredit her, has ignited a widespread online debate. She bravely shared her experience of being forced to say ‘no’ repeatedly, leading to estrangement. Her story highlights the ongoing struggle for autonomy in marriage decisions for many…
Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi (AP Photo) Kylian Mbappe underlined why he remains one of football’s biggest match-winners, scoring twice as France eased past Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 to draw level with Lionel Messi at the top of the tournament’s Golden Boot standings.The France captain now has six…
NEW DELHI: The Chhattisgarh high court has ruled that a vehicle cannot be confiscated under the Excise Act merely on the assumption that all seized liquor bottles exceeded the legal limit.Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha dismissed the plea and upheld the Sessions Judge’s order to release a Scorpio vehicle, as there was no proof that the…
With CBSE Class 10 second board exam results expected soon, students who appeared in both phases should understand how the best marks rule works. The policy ensures the higher score in each subject is considered for the final marksheet, giving candidates an opportunity to improve their performance without the risk of losing previously secured marks….
AMBALA: A four-year-old child died despite a 19-hour rescue operation after falling into a 220-foot-deep open borewell in Haryana’s Dhanaura village. The toddler was declared “brought dead” soon after being rescued from the shaft.The incident unfolded early Tuesday morning, prompting a massive multi-agency rescue operation involving the Indian Army, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF),…
A Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System forward deployed in the Pacific. (Imafe credit: US DoW) The US is already deploying weapons in the western Pacific to defend Taiwan from ChinaAs tensions due to China’s aspirations rise in the Indo-Pacific region, especially around Taiwan, the US Marine Corps has deployed new weapon systems in the Pacific….
Can your landlord deduct money from your security deposit or ask you to pay for repainting walls or fixing minor damage? Not always.While tenants may be liable for damage that goes beyond ordinary wear and tear, landlords cannot make arbitrary deductions without proving that the tenant actually caused the damage and that the costs claimed…