Indian Navy lists Hormuz as ‘primary area’ of interest, one of the key ‘choke points’ | India News

NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and resultant spike in crude oil prices, the Indian Navy has made public its maritime security strategy, released recently by Navy chief Admiral D K Tripathi, which mentions Hormuz as “primary area” of interest, among other such “choke points”.Maritime choke points in the Indian…

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Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary Amar Prasad Reddy quits party, to join Annamalai’s ‘journey’ | Chennai News

Tamil Nadu BJP leader Amar Prasad resigned from the party on Wednesday, days after former state BJP president K Annamalai stepped down from the organisation. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu BJP state secretary Amar Prasad resigned from the party on Wednesday, days after former state BJP president K Annamalai stepped down from the organisation.Announcing his decision on…

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Historic low! Rupee breaches 91-mark for the first time; currency reaches 91.07 against US dollar

Rupee hit an all-time low on Tuesday, breaching the 91 level against the US dollar for the first time. With this fall, the currency extended its losing streak, repeatedly plunging to fresh record lows amid sustained foreign fund outflows and ongoing trade-related uncertainty.In the last 10 trading sessions, the currency has weakened from the 90-per-dollar…

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H-1B visa under threat: US lawmaker introduces EXILE Act; what it means for Indian applicants |

Greg Steube, a Republican congressman representing Florida’s 17th Congressional District, has introduced legislation seeking to eliminate the H-1B visa programme altogether. As per the press release, dated February 9, Steube proposed the Ending Exploitative Imported Labor Exemptions (EXILE) Act, a bill that would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to terminate the H-1B category. Home…

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Horror in Australia: Fire outside BBL stadium with Babar Azam, Steve Smith playing – Watch | Cricket News

Fire outside BBL stadium (Screengrabs) A scary moment stole the spotlight in Australia during a high-profile Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 Qualifier when a small fire broke out outside Perth’s Optus Stadium on Tuesday. The incident happened while the Perth Scorchers were taking on the Sydney Sixers in a crucial playoff match featuring big stars…

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Pay hike outlook: India Inc eyes 9% salary growth in 2026; bonuses and skills take centre stage

Indian employees can expect a moderate but steady rise in pay packets in 2026, as companies recalibrate compensation strategies to balance cost pressures, talent retention and productivity in a rapidly evolving workplace, PTI reported citing a survey.Average salaries in India are projected to rise by 9 per cent in 2026, with organisations placing sharper emphasis…

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Can an alkaline diet really prevent cancer: Understanding what the diet can influence and what it cannot |

Public interest in the alkaline diet has increased as conversations about nutrition, metabolic balance and long term disease risk continue to evolve. The diet suggests that choosing foods that create a more alkaline effect in the body can shift internal conditions in a way that affects overall health. Cancer is frequently mentioned in these discussions,…

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UPPSC LT Grade admit card released for 24th and 25th exams: Check direct link to download hall tickets here

UPPSC LT Grade admit card 2025 UPPSC LT Grade admit card 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has issued the admit card for the LT Grade Teacher Examination 2026. The hall tickets have been released on its official website, uppsc.up.nic.in. Candidates appearing for the examination scheduled on January 24 and January 25, 2026,…

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