Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo) Modern supply chains were built for a world where ships could move freely, insurance stayed cheap and the shortest sea route was usually the safest bet.The…
CHENNAI: MDMK general secretary Vaiko lost his temper at a press meet in Chengalpet when reporters questioned his criticism on DMK. Speaking to reporters, Vaiko alleged that during the DMK’s five-year rule, there was corruption everywhere and in land registration, money was obtained for every squarefeet of land. Immediately, a reporter intervened and asked why…
Home loans, which account for around 68 per cent of A-HFCs’ assets under management, are expected to grow at 17-18 per cent during FY27 and FY28 Affordable housing finance companies (A-HFCs) are expected to maintain robust loan growth over the next two financial years, with their assets under management (AUM) projected to expand by 19-20…
Cocktail 2 Day 12 box office collection LIVE (Image Credits IMDb) Homi Adajania’s modern romantic drama ‘Cocktail 2’, starring Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon, continues its box office run as it enters Day 12 since its release on June 19, 2026. After registering a solid second weekend, the film held steady on its…
Two A-10 ground attack aircraft armed with JDAMs and APKWS rocket pods. (Image credit: US Central Command) Smart rockets are rapidly emerging as one of the most cost-effective precision-strike tools in modern warfare.Once regarded as “dumb” area weapons used to saturate a target zone, unguided rockets are staging a comeback in the era of precision…
Moscow claims 419 drones shot down Ukraine’s forces have struck Russia’s satellite communications center in Dubna, in the Moscow region, for the second time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. He described the attack as part of Kyiv’s ongoing campaign to target strategic military infrastructure deep inside Russia.In a post on X, Zelenskyy said the…
NEW DELHI: The Rajasthan state consumer commission has upheld that a shopkeeper cannot charge a customer extra by simply “rounding off” a bill, even if the excess amount is as small as 50 paise. The commission held a shopkeeper liable for deficiency in service and unfair trade practices and directed them to pay Rs 10,000…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and legendary investor Warren Buffett‘s Giving Pledge has encouraged billionaires to donate the majority of their wealth for more than a decade. Yet Katherine Lorenz, who leads the initiative’s Next Gen group, believes many children and grandchildren of wealthy families are now pushing for a different approach to philanthropy. This approach…
Delhi to get its own Eye: DDA plans 35-metre observation wheel in Mayur Vihar (AI image used for representational purposes only) Delhi may soon get a giant observation wheel inspired by the London Eye. The proposed “Delhi Eye” at Mayur Vihar in east Delhi is planned by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) as a major…
A legal battle has erupted over who represents murder accused Siya Goyal. Advocate Ashutosh Srivastava (R) claims his appointment is valid and filed, threatening defamation suits against Siya’s brother, Sahil (L), who denies engaging him PUNE: The Lohagad Fort murder case has spilled into a new courtroom battle — this time between two lawyers fighting…