India has reportedly approached the United States to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports as the Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruptions for 75 days now, straining oil supplies across the world. The US had first cleared the arrangement in March and expanded it later, with the current authorisation set to remain valid…
Mumbai Indians are set to face Punjab Kings in Dharamsala as they look to restore some pride after being officially eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race. However, ahead of the crucial clash, there remains major uncertainty over the availability of captain Hardik Pandya.Pandya missed Mumbai’s previous two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal…
Parents often want children to grow into confident decision-makers, but freedom can feel risky when the stakes are everyday routines, schoolwork, or behavior. The instinct is to step in, correct, and control. Yet children learn judgment by practicing it, not by being told to develop it. The sweet spot is not chaos and not micromanagement….
NEW DELHI: Congress has picked VD Satheesan for the post of Kerala chief minister on Thursday. The announcement came more than a week after the Congress-led United Democratic Front swept back to power in Kerala, ending the second consecutive term of the Left Democratic Front-led by Pinarayi Vijayan.The decision was finalised by the Congress leadership…
The move to up the gold import duty comes days after PM Narendra Modi appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for a year. (AI image) In a bid to keep foreign exchange reserves buffer intact, the government has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%. India is the…
China’s blocking of Meta’s $2 billion Manus AI acquisition signals a shift, making Singapore a less effective shield for Chinese tech firms seeking Western exits. Regulators intervened despite Manus’s Singapore registration, barring founders from leaving the country. This move suggests Beijing’s scrutiny now extends beyond incorporation, impacting future international ventures. China’s decision to block Meta’s…
Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya (Image: Krunal Pandya/Instagram) What a comeback from the Chase Master Virat Kohli. After two consecutive ducks, Kohli responded in the most Virat Kohli fashion possible, smashing his ninth IPL century to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a memorable chase of 193 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. And in the…
In many East Asian cultures, fatherhood has traditionally been tied to discipline, structure, and responsibility. A father may be less verbally affectionate than some modern parenting ideals suggest, but he is often expected to model self-control, duty, and perseverance. In such homes, love may be expressed through insistence: study harder, behave well, respect elders, stay…
A senior White House official has claimed that US President Donald Trump has left detailed instructions for Vice President JD Vance in case of an assassination attempt or other emergency during his second term.Sebastian Gorka, who serves as deputy assistant to the President and senior director for counterterrorism, made the remarks during an interview on…
Rafael Nadal and Florentino Perez NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal has denied rumours that he plans to run for president of Real Madrid after reports linked him to the role following a disappointing season for the Spanish club.Speculation started after current president Florentino Perez announced fresh club elections. With Madrid ending the season without a major…