Asia relies heavily on energy supplies from the Middle East, leaving the region particularly exposed. (AI image) Middle East tensions due to the ongoing conflict of Israel and the US with Iran have raised fears of the Strait of Hormuz – a key maritime route being closed – threatening crude oil and LNG supplies for…
Rejection lights up the same neural pathways as physical pain, sharpening attention to others’ cues and eroding self-worth. This can leave people hypervigilant or avoidant in relationships, push them toward perfectionism, and fuel anxiety and depressive spirals. Understanding these deep effects is essential for healing and rebuilding internal security. Rejection isn’t “just emotional.” Research shows…
MP Govt increases DA for Govt Employees to 58% On the auspicious occasion of Holi, Madhya Pradesh Government has decided to increase the dearness allowance of state government servants by 3% to 58%. All government servants will receive 58% dearness allowance on their April 2026 salary (paid in May), similar to the Government of India….
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma run between the wickets during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson dropped to his knees and looked up at the sky in gratitude and relief, perhaps thanking the cricketing gods at the…
Qatar’s state-owned energy giant, QatarEnergy, announced on Monday that it had suspended liquefied natural gas (LNG) production following Iranian drone attacks on two of its key processing facilities. The halt affects operations at Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest LNG complex, and Mesaieed Industrial City, both critical hubs for the Gulf state’s gas output.Qatar’s…
In a recent update, Dubai Airports has announced limited flight operations resumption at its two main aviation centres, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The airports have allowed a limited operation this evening, Monday 2 March 2026.The announcement comes after disruption to aviation in the UAE, which…
HDFC Bank Revises ATM Transaction Charges, New Rules from 1st April 2026 HDFC Bank has announced revised ATM transaction charges for its customers. The updated charges are effective from May 1, 2025, with some additional changes applicable from April 1, 2026. For transactions at HDFC Bank ATMs by Savings / Salary accounts, only cash withdrawal…
PV Sindhu pulled out of the All England Championships on Monday, as the shuttler and her Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama are stuck in Dubai due to the situation in West Asia.Confirming the development, Badminton Association of India (BAI) secretary Sanjay Mishra told TOI that Sindhu will compete in next week’s Swiss Open Super-300 tournament….
India faces a higher import burden when global prices rise, along with possible inflationary effects. (AI image) Internationally, oil prices have risen by around 9-10% following Israel-US strikes on Iran, and amid the rising tensions in the Middle East are likely to remain elevated. Does that mean that petrol and diesel prices in India will…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory asking foreign nationals in India who have been affected by the ongoing security situation in West Asia to approach the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for assistance with visa extensions or regularisation of stay. Ministry of External Affairs The warning is issued at a…