Iran’s economic jugular: Why Kharg Island is a key target for Trump. (AP images) A small rocky island in the Persian Gulf has suddenly become central to the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran.Kharg Island — located just 15 nautical miles (about 24 km) off Iran’s southern coast — may be tiny in…
5 min readFeb 24, 2026 12:16 PM IST First published on: Feb 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM IST Days after a political row was sparked over the shirtless protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, the police on Tuesday morning arrested IYC national president Uday Bhanu Chib,…
Jammu and Kashmir cricket team (X-Mithun Manhas) New Delhi: Having served as the head of the ad-hoc committee to run the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) till last September, BCCI president Mithun Manhas said that the cricket infrastructure in the state will grow faster once the state association is approved by the government. “Everything…
United States’ Saurabh Netravalkar, second left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Shadley van Schalkwyk maintained his impressive run with the ball, claiming two key wickets as the USA limited Namibia to 168/6 in 20 overs to secure a commanding 31-run victory in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match at the MA…
SBI $500 million social loan for women empowerment: The country’s largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has taken a major step toward women’s empowerment. The bank has launched a $500 million syndicated social term loan facility (about ₹4,500 crore) aimed at improving women’s financial empowerment. It is believed to be the largest…
Though Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi addressed a MGNREGA Bachao rally in Barnala on Saturday, his message to Punjab Congress leaders to operate as “team players” did not go unnoticed and continues to create ripples in the state’s political landscape. Warning his partymen, including senior leaders who were seated alongside him on the…
Pakistan Cricket Team (AP Photo) After a dismal T20 World Cup campaign, Pakistan cricket has been hit by a fresh controversy after an unnamed squad member was reportedly fined for allegedly misbehaving with a female hotel staff member during the team’s stay in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The incident is believed to have occurred shortly before…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Sunday that strategic oil reserves will be released “immediately” in Asia and Oceania, while supplies from member countries in the Americas and Europe will begin flowing from the end of March, as governments move to cushion the oil shock caused by the ongoing West Asia war.As per news…
Indian spinner Rahul Chahar has confirmed his marriage to Ishani Johar has legally concluded after a three-year period. Chahar reflected on entering marriage young without full self-understanding, acknowledging the emotionally draining court process. He views the experience as a lesson, moving forward with greater self-awareness and a focus on peace and better choices. Indian spinner…
From handing over the reins of the party in Punjab to a Hindu and backing a Sanatan Seva Samiti to contemplating bringing in a Hindu Temples Act, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has made several attempts to reach out to Hindu voters in the Sikh-majority state. Now, a year before the Assembly elections next year,…