As tensions rise in Middle East and vessel safety in the Strait of Hormuz comes under renewed focus, the flag a ship flies has emerged as a key factor in maritime security, regulation and state protection.Flagging a vessel means it is registered with a country and must comply with that nation’s maritime laws and regulations….
A controversy has erupted online, involving cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and actress Taniya Chatterjee, which has now escalated to legal proceedings. Chatterjee’s revelation of receiving a private message from Chahal on Instagram triggered a massive wave of reactions, leading to intense scrutiny and trolling. Read on to know more in detail. A social media storm involving…
How delays in IDR and PSLF approvals are impacting young professionals’ financial stability More than 643,000 federal student loan borrowers in the United States are currently caught in a growing administrative backlog, awaiting either approval for more affordable repayment plans or long-promised loan forgiveness. The figures, disclosed in a recent court filing and first reported…
Chennai Super Kings finally have something tangible to hold on to this season. After a shaky start, two consecutive wins have given head coach Stephen Fleming the reassurance he was seeking. The results may not yet signal dominance, but they have halted the slide and restored belief within the group. The bigger takeaway is not…
The week opens with a slightly prickly mood, like a hot afternoon that makes everyone impatient. Early on, your expenses look louder than your income, and that alone can spoil your temper if you let it. Stay alert around family, especially with a younger sibling or cousin, because small jealousy or careless words can create…
‘For travellers coming from Delhi, especially those interested in heritage, Agra offers a very different pace and texture (pic: @agraheritagewalks) Delhi’s history is hard to miss; it announces itself in domes, lanes and heritage gardens. But drive a few hours outside the capital, and the narrative begins to shift. The landmarks are quieter, the stories…
Karnataka is attempting to build what could become India’s first large-scale deep-tech economy, with quantum technology at its core. The state’s roadmap, released Wednesday, pegs the opportunity at $20 billion in economic value and more than 10,000 high-skilled jobs by 2035.What sets this push apart is its focus on execution. Backed by a Rs 1,000-crore…
Hyderabad: City police on Friday said every police station has been provided a drug testing kit and officers have been directed to use them on persons moving suspiciously during the night. The announcement was made after Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar visited Gandhi hospital, where history-sheeters are undergoing de-addiction treatment. Police said that of the…
Former Union minister Smriti Irani and DyCM Brajesh Pathak inaugurated the event Varanasi: A grand event ‘Nari Shakti Vandan — Sashakt Nari, Sashakt Bharat’ was organized at the Girjadevi Sanskritik Sankul auditorium on Friday to discuss the new role of women in the country’s democracy through the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ — the women’s reservation…
Ludhiana: Rural police have intercepted an alleged gangland hit in the making, arresting two men purportedly acting on orders from a Canada-based gangster to carry out a high-profile crime in exchange for cash.The suspects, identified as Kulwinder Singh and Harshdeep Singh, were apprehended at a high-tech checkpoint near Gurusar Kaunke. Officers recovered two .32-bore country-made…
