Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Iran on Thursday said that, despite ongoing military escalation in the Middle East, it has allowed transit through the Strait of Hormuz for “friendly nations,” including India.The consulate general of Iran in Mumbai shared a statement from Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, saying: “We have permitted passage through the Strait…
Earth’s orbiting satellites are commonly regarded as if they were suspended in mid-air. It is a fact that they actually experience a state of continuous free fall. This implies that they fall toward Earth continuously, but since they move at a very high speed, they never actually reach the ground.Nowadays, there are more than 13,000…
Tata Sierra ICE version image used for representational purposes. Tata Motors is preparing to expand its electric vehicle lineup with the much-anticipated Sierra.ev, which is expected to go on sale in May 2026. The electric SUV will arrive a few months after the launch of its ICE counterpart, which has already crossed 20,000 units in…
Suryakumar Yadav (R) with Tilak Varma during a practice session. (Getty Images) CHENNAI: Normally India don’t care much about the pitch when they are playing T20 cricket at home. But now, following the hammering against South Africa and the recent struggles of the Indian batters right through the T20 World Cup, the 22 yards have…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the application correction window for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 on February 27. Candidates who have already submitted their JEE Main Session 2 application form will be able to edit or correct certain details till February 28, 11:50 pm.The correction facility will be available on…
Prince William and Princess Catherine made a quiet yet impactful return to the BAFTAs, opting for understated elegance over grand gestures. William’s burgundy velvet jacket and Catherine’s flowing pink Gucci gown showcased their signature style, projecting reassurance and composure amidst recent royal headlines. The BAFTAs are usually all about movie stars, dramatic entrances, and gowns…
IGNOU extends registration deadline The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for submitting online applications for its entrance exams. The extension applies to the B.Ed and BSc Nursing (Post Basic) programmes for the January 2026 session, and the Post Graduate Diploma in Rural and Plantation Management (PGDRPC) for the July…
New York City is gearing up for one of its most highly anticipated events of the year once again. Governor’s Ball is back with its 2026 lineup and grown to be more than a music festival; rather, it has become an indicator of the seasons to come, as it heralds longer days, outdoor music, and…
US stocks moved lower as investors reacted to President Donald Trump’s decision to increase global tariffs, though market swings remained far milder than the sharp volatility witnessed during last year’s tariff-driven sell-off.The S&P 500 declined 0.7%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 618 points, or 1.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.7% in morning…
SubhanAllah Moment? Smart Pigeon Triggers Zamzam Cooler on Its Own (Representative Image) A delightful and unexpected video from Mecca has captured global attention after showing a smart pigeon placing its body on a water cooler sensor to dispense Zamzam water, the sacred water sourced from the historic well within the Grand Mosque and then calmly…