India is seeking support from the United States to secure marine insurance cover for vessels transporting oil from the Middle East, as the government looks to ensure continuity of energy supplies amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior oil ministry official told PTI.The move comes as the widening conflict in West Asia has…
South Africa cricket team (AP) TimesofIndia.com in New Delhi: It was just past 3:15 PM (local time) here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday when the cover on the pitch finally came off, and the curator customarily began the ritual of heavy rolling. South Africa’s preparations for their final Group D match had already…
When people think of natural landscapes, one of the first things that comes to mind is forests. Forests occupy one-third of the Earth’s land surface and are very important for maintaining ecological balance. However, not all countries have forests. One of the most prominent examples is Qatar, a small country in the Middle East that…
Tucked away in India’s far northeast, Tawang feels almost untouched by the rush of mainstream tourism. Surrounded by the eastern Himalayas, the town is famous for the majestic Tawang Monastery—one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the world. Summer here is pleasantly cool, with clear skies revealing snow-dusted peaks and pristine alpine lakes like Madhuri…
War headlines often focus on missiles, drones, or airstrikes. Yet some weapons spark a different kind of reaction. White phosphorus is one of them. It has been used by militaries for decades, but every time it appears in a conflict, debate quickly follows.Recently, the substance has returned to international discussion after human rights groups accused…
With BJP MP Nishikant Dubey giving notice to move a substantive motion against Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for misleading the House, all eyes are on what the crucial instrument of a substantive motion means. “If I, as a responsible public representative – even with a small zone of influence and a humble…
MUMBAI: US tariffs never impacted Crocs’ sourcing plans from India, a market key to the American footwear company’s supply chain diversification strategy and where it has expanded to five factories over the past three years, said EVP and brand president Anne Mehlman, adding that lower tariffs now gives the firm more room to broaden sourcing…
One of the most romantic days in the year, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. As February 14 approaches, love is in the air, and couples are getting ready to express heir love for each other. If you too plan to say “I love you” to your partner, but in a new language then…
Sign up, and bam—first choice: Hunting a bride or groom? No fluffy “love hiking and Netflix” stuff here. Profiles scream practicality: age, college degree, salary bracket, owns a Beijing apartment (gold star!), car keys (bonus), divorce history (red flag?), and “ready to wed by 2027?” Parents geek out over school awards—like that national English Olympiad…
Known in administrative circles as “strong headed”, 2007-batch West Bengal cadre IAS officer C Murugan has been engaged in open conflict with the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) since he was deputed as a Special Roll Observer in the South 24 Parganas and South Kolkata districts for the Election Commission’s (EC) Special Intensive Revision (SIR)…