As tensions escalate in the Middle East and Iran effectively halts traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, global oil markets have been thrown into turmoil. Yet the country that buys the vast majority of Iran’s crude — China — appears far less alarmed than many other economies. Oil prices surged dramatically after the disruption. Brent […]
Month: March 2026
Iran has signalled a major shift in its military strategy in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, announcing that it will now deploy missiles carrying warheads of 1,000 kilograms or more. According to Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen, Majid Mousavi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the new approach would intensify attacks […]
India is facing a shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in several major cities, prompting the government to secure additional LNG and LPG supplies from other countries to stabilise the situation. The supply crunch has begun affecting cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Delhi, where restaurants and hotels are struggling to obtain commercial gas cylinders needed
Bengaluru: The Maharashtra government has begun transferring 50 leopards to the Vantara wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, a facility owned by Reliance, according to a report by PTI on March 7. Authorities say the move is aimed at reducing human-leopard conflicts in certain areas of Maharashtra. However, the decision has sparked questions […]
New Delhi, March 9, 2026: The Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide crackdown on suspected sales suppression in the food and beverage (F&B) sector after identifying significant discrepancies between restaurant sales records and income reported in tax returns. A nationwide verification exercise conducted on March 8, 2026, covered 62 restaurants across 46
Actor-politician Vijay is once again in the spotlight after attending a wedding reception in Chennai alongside actress Trisha Krishnan, sparking fresh speculation about their relationship. The two were seen arriving together at the wedding reception of film producer Kalpathi S. Suresh and Meenakshi Suresh’s son in Chennai on Thursday evening. Their joint appearance quickly
Russia is reportedly providing military intelligence to Iran as the conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Tehran intensifies, according to a report by The Washington Post. The support is believed to help Iranian forces track and target US warships and aircraft operating in the Middle East. The report suggests that Iran’s ability to independently locate […]
Chennai: In a major crackdown on international drug smuggling, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a trafficking network operating between Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka, seizing narcotics worth nearly ₹10 crore and arresting five people. Officials said the operation led to the recovery of 77.6 kg of hashish oil and 2 kg of charas […]
Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent injury has turned out to be more serious than initially feared, according to Jorge Jesus, head coach of Al Nassr. The Portuguese superstar suffered a hamstring problem during Al Nassr’s 3–1 win over Al Fayha in the Saudi Pro League last weekend and was forced to leave the pitch early. Speaking to […]
New evidence suggests that the deadly explosion at a school in Iran that killed scores of students may have been caused by a US airstrike. Satellite imagery, expert analysis, statements from a US official, and public information released by the US and Israeli militaries indicate that the blast likely occurred during an attack on a […]
