Zimbabwe’s players celebrates the wicket of Australia’s Ben Dwarshuis during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (PTI) Zimbabwe’s 23-run win over Australia in the ongoing T20 World Cup has also drawn attention to a past trend involving India in global tournaments. On earlier occasions when Zimbabwe defeated…
As tensions in the Middle East continue to boil, the ripple effects are being felt across global oil markets. Disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital oil transit routes, have thrown supply chains into uncertainty, prompting governments and refiners worldwide to rush in search of alternatives. The International Energy Agency…
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on January 28 notified the first set of protocols for singing Vande Mataram, the national song, directing that all six stanzas of the composition shall be sung during official functions. With this directive, the Centre has broken with the position taken by the leadership of the Congress from 1937…
Shadab Khan of Pakistan celebrates (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly expressed its unhappiness with Shadab Khan following his pointed remarks about former players during the ongoing World Cup. According to a report, the board has cautioned the all-rounder to be more measured in his language after he responded sharply…
NEW DELHI: Kerosene oil, which has made a comeback for household use across several states and UTs, will be primarily made available through ration shops and, in some cases, from retail outlets of public sector oil marketing companies for cooking and lighting purposes. The Centre on Thursday allocated 48,000 kilolitres (kl) of additional kerosene to…
India’s ambitious cheetah reintroduction programme is set to enter another phase, with eight more African cheetahs scheduled to arrive at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on February 28, as per PTI. With this third translocation, the total number of cheetahs in India will rise to 46, officials confirmed. The incoming batch from Botswana…
Oil price today: Oil prices surged more than 9% on Thursday, climbing back above the $100-a-barrel mark as fresh strikes on energy supplies and infrastructure in the Middle East heightened fears of major disruptions, overshadowing a record release of crude from strategic reserves aimed at calming markets.Brent Crude jumped 9.3% to $100.50 per barrel, while…
The ministry of statistics and programme implementation released a new series of national accounts with 2022–23 as the base year, replacing the 2011–12 series. The revision incorporates fresh data sources such as GST, PFMS and e-Vahan, introduces double deflation in key sectors, and relies on annual surveys for improved household estimates.■ What is a base…
The mansion appears structured to accommodate large gatherings as well as private family living. Spacious halls, formal entertainment zones, and adaptable rooms allow flexible usage. In elite real estate, such multifunctional planning increases the property’s appeal and enhances its capability to serve both social and residential purposes. The London residence of Anil Agarwal, as seen…
For the second consecutive day, Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday tried to quote or speak about former Army chief General M M Naravane’s unpublished memoir to launch an offensive against the Narendra Modi government over a military face-off with China in eastern Ladakh in August 2020. His attempt has resulted in a…