Representative image (Photo credit: AP) At least three Indian seafarers serving on foreign‑flagged vessels were killed and a fourth injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Tuesday. He warned maritime operators to review voyage‑specific risks amid escalating military actions involving the US, Israel and Iran.In a statement, the…
As Middle East tensions continue to intensify, India’s global capability center (GCC) landscape could face some temporary headwinds. Experts, however, said that the country may ultimately gain as companies prioritise stability in their global operations. Multinational corporations including Microsoft, Visa, Intel, Qualcomm, Siemens Healthineers, DHL, Nokia, HP, PepsiCo, Emerson, Lenovo, Johnson Controls and Eaton currently…
Aarav Dengla becomes India’s 93rd Grandmaster (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: “Chess is war over the board.” The line, often attributed to former World Champion Bobby Fischer, has long defined the brutality of the 64 squares. For some, the game is a battlefield. For others, it is an escape from reality.For India’s 93rd Grandmaster (GM), Aarav…
BCCI President Mithun Manhas (R) with Auqib Nabi of Jammu & Kashmir after they won the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy title. (PTI) For Mithun Manhas, the sight of Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra lifting the Ranji Trophy was more than a ceremonial moment.Manhas has his roots in the state. He was born there, grew up…
The Group D Admit Card 2026 for the 1st State Level Selection Test (SLST) 2025 has been made available by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on its official website. The Group D examination will be held on March 8, 2026, and candidates must download their admit cards online from the WBSSC portal.The WBSSC…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to take a clear and moral stand amid escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran.In a post on X, Rahul said the region was being pushed “toward wider conflict” and warned that millions, including nearly a crore Indians, faced…
Increasing geopolitical tensions after the US-Israel strikes on Iran have once again pushed investors towards long-time safe haven assets. Many traders are struggling to choose whether they should go for gold ETFs or towards silver ETFs, or allocate their portfolio to a combination of both.According to market participants, current environment favours gold, although silver could…
India, grouped with Japan, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei, face a daunting task at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia. (Image: AIFF Media) NEW DELHI: In 2022, India was chosen to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time since 1980. The euphoria of playing in front of home fans was overshadowed…
NEW DELHI: The West Indies cricket team’s departure from India has been delayed because of international airspace restrictions linked to security concerns in the Gulf region, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed on Monday.In an official statement, CWI said, “These restrictions are a direct result of the security threats posed by military action in the Gulf…
IIT Roorkee launches SPARK 2026 internship with Rs 3000 weekly stipend The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its SPARK summer internship programme, aimed at providing research exposure to undergraduate students across India. The initiative seeks to nurture academic talent and encourage participants to pursue higher studies at…
