‘Heart of Iran’s oil exports’: US strikes Kharg Island — why it’s a big blow to Tehran

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the United States had carried out strikes on Iran’s key oil export hub at Kharg Island. The US president said the operation targeted critical energy infrastructure linked to Iran’s oil trade.Trump said US forces had “obliterated” military facilities on the island, which sits in the Persian Gulf […]

‘He asked, we agreed’: Donald Trump to meet NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani — what’s on agenda?

File photo: US President Donald Trump and New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that New York City’s mayor-elect, Zohran “Kwame” Mamdani, will meet him at the Oval Office on Friday, 21 November. In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote: “Communist Mayor of New […]

‘From lab to plate’: CSIR–NIIST to transfer ‘designer rice’ to industry to tackle nutrition, lifestyle challenges |

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Polished white rice may soon get a healthy makeover, as CSIR–NIIST’s designer rice aims to transform a household staple into a protein- and micronutrient-rich food while reducing its glycaemic impact.The CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIIST) is set to hold a technology transfer ceremony, “CSIR–NIIST Tech Connect: From Lab to Market,” on […]

‘From being an enabler to becoming champions…’ – Sachin Tendulkar celebrates J&K’s historic Ranji Trophy triumph

For decades the famous Kashmir willow has been a companion of several legendary cricketers, leading them to great heights at international level. On Saturday, the land of Kashmir willows added a new feather in their cap by winning the prestigious Ranji Trophy, for the first time in their 67-year history, beating a star-studded Karnataka in […]

‘Flagged, engaged’: India on cancellation of pre-scheduled H-1B visa interviews — Here’s what MEA said | India News

India on Friday flagged its concerns to the US over the cancellation of pre-scheduled H-1B visa interviews for large numbers of Indian applicants and said both sides were engaged on the issue. The interviews of thousands of H-1B visa applicants slated from the middle of this month in India were abruptly postponed by several months […]

‘Expect painful blows’: Iran hints at ‘unseen’ weapons as war enters 7th day; US-Israel intensifies strikes — key points

The constant sound of explosions has become the default soundtrack in the Middle East as Donald Trump‘s mission-driven US military, along with its “wonderful partner” Israel, continues its offensive against Iran. The raging, Tehran after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has delivered a strong response to the military campaign that began as Operation Epic […]

‘Enjoy what may be your last…’: Trump’s Christmas message for ‘sleazebags’ who loved Jeffrey Epstein; warning shot fired

US President Donald Trump in his Christmas message on Thursday (local time) launched a sharp attack on his critics, calling them “sleazebags” and accusing them of having close ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before “dropping him like a dog” and then “blaming Trump.” He also fired shots at Democrats and “fake media coverage” […]

‘Easy to write people off…’: R Ashwin hails Prasidh Krishna’s comeback carnage | Cricket News

India’s Prasidh Krishna celebrates (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin praised pacer Prasidh Krishna‘s performance in the third ODI between India and South Africa at Visakhapatnam. Krishna’s four-wicket haul (4/66) helped restrict South Africa to 270 runs, despite his previous expensive spell in the second ODI where he conceded 85 runs in 8.2 […]

‘Dynamite’ diplomacy: Japan’s Takaichi, South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung in K-pop drum battle— watch

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shared a unique diplomatic moment, drumming to K-pop hits like BTS’s ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Golden’ from ‘K-pop Demon Hunters’ in Nara. The leaders expressed optimism for bilateral ties, with President Myung noting they “shared harmony atop our individual rhythms.” The summit aimed to strengthen […]

‘Don’t really have next generation’: Judit Polgár, Richárd Rapport and changing face of Hungarian chess | Exclusive | Chess News

Judit Polgár and Richárd Rapport (Photo Credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: William Shakespeare wrote in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Hungary, too, has never been the biggest country on the chess map. Yet, it has long played the game with a fearlessness that belies its size.With none of the […]