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…
Ben Stokes. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Tributes continue to pour in for Ben Stokes following his shock retirement from international cricket, with former India opener Shikhar Dhawan becoming the latest cricketer to salute the England all-rounder’s remarkable career.Stokes announced his retirement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing the curtain…
India Women’s cricket team (Getty Images) England cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have clarified that their criticism of the ICC’s Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final scheduling was never directed at India, saying they have received abuse and even death threats after their comments were widely circulated on social media.The pair addressed the issue on…
A deaf and non-verbal boy, Lei Zeqing, lost his family at age 10 after a playful train ride went awry. For 35 years, he navigated life with the kindness of strangers, notably a restaurant owner who became a father figure. A unique childhood habit, writing his name backward, finally reunited him with his family, proving…
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…
India has crossed a major demographic milestone: for the first time in modern history its fertility rate has slipped below the replacement level.The latest SRS report from India’s Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner shows the average Indian woman is now expected to have 1.9 children — under the 2.1 threshold that keeps…
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…
A semiconductor project involving an investment of Rs 3,250 crore has been allotted 16 acres in the Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Sector 10 Once considered a “jinxed” destination for Uttar Pradesh chief ministers, Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar) has emerged as the state’s fastest-growing industrial hub, with major investments in electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, solar energy and…
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…
Delhi HC permits 17-year-old minor to donate part of liver to save father’s life, directs ILBS to ensure safety protocols New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has permitted a 17-year-old boy to donate a portion of his liver to his father suffering from advanced chronic liver disease, while directing the Institute…