Refiners have begun scouting for alternative crude sources to offset supplies affected by the conflict in West Asia. (AI image) India is looking at several emergency measures to tackle the risk of fuel shortages if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains affected for an extended period. Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf is…
(As West Bengal gears up for the Assembly polls, every Tuesday, The Indian Express’s Kolkata bureau chief Ravik Bhattacharya decodes the electoral trends, political signals, and campaign moves shaping the contest.) Five years after failing to deal a body blow to the Trinamool Congress (TMC) despite registering its best Assembly election result, the BJP is…
Shared laughter is powerful. It builds connection, lowers stress, and strengthens bonds. But there’s a difference between playful fun and teasing and subtly humiliating others. True friends don’t disguise digs as “jokes.” They don’t make you the punchline. Instead, they share humour in a way that feels equal and safe. When you trip over your…
South Indian Bank IS Audit Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out, Apply Now!! South Indian Bank has released notification for the recruitment of candidates to the post of IS Audit. Last date to apply is 09.03.2026. There is no application fee for this recruitment. Age Limit Not more than 35 years (born on or after 01.02.1991)….
PV Sindhu (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu has safely returned to India after a tense few days in Dubai, where she was stranded due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Sindhu confirmed her return through a post on social media, sharing that she is back home in Bengaluru after…
Gold and silver metals inched higher on Monday, on the back of strong safe-haven demand from investors amid ongoing geopolitical tensions intensifying in the Middle East. The yellow metal rose by Rs 7,000 per 10 grams to Rs 1.66 lakh while silver inched to Rs 2.86 lakh, recording a gain of Rs 20,000 per kg….
Amid escalating tensions in parts of West Asia and widespread airspace closures, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on March 3 to facilitate the return of stranded passengers, ANI reported.In a statement, the Ministry said the operations are subject to required…
File picture of Neeraj Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) selection criteria to pick the national team for the forthcoming Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar on Monday ran into a controversy after two leading female boxers, Neeraj Phogat and Jyoti Gulia, alleged favouritism and manipulation of results in the selection of…
Asian stocks plunged on Tuesday as investors reacted to the ongoing tensions in Iran and its potential impact of regional energy supplies. In Hong Kong, HSI was down 74 points or 0.29% to 25,985. South Korea’s Kospi index also opened sharply lower after Monday’s holiday, plunging 4.88% to 5,939.Shanghai and Shenzhen also fell 0.07% and…
World Wildlife Day is celebrated today, which focuses on the importance of protecting wild animals and plants across the world. It recognises the vital role wildlife plays in sustaining ecosystems, supporting livelihoods, and maintaining ecological balance. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the commitment to the cause of wildlife conservation, saying that the country’s eternal…