In a sign of intense competition among oil producers, Saudi Arabia on Monday slashed crude prices by $11 a barrel for Aug, the sharpest fall in 26 years.The discount on Arab Light Crude follows a $6/barrel cut for July after the Strait of Hormuz opened, resulting in oil prices crashing to pre-Feb 28 levels. Saudi’s…
Manipur: Two Assam Rifles personnel killed in ambush in Ukhrul IMPHAL: Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed in an ambush by suspected militants on NH-202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, predominantly inhabited by Tangkhul Naga, on Monday afternoon.Security forces rushed to the site of attack, and there was an exchange of fire. Further operations are under…
United States’ Folarin Balogun warms up ahead of the World Cup round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium.(AP Photo) Star forward Folarin Balogun has been named in the United States’ starting lineup for Tuesday’s high-voltage World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium, taking the pitch just hours after FIFA rejected an…
NEW DELHI: Indian car buyers are increasingly moving away from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles, with compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid and electric models accounting for more than 40% of passenger vehicle retail sales for the first time in June, signalling a structural shift in consumer preference towards lower running costs and fuel-efficient technologies.According to…
The seminar was organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (Courtesy: Bangladesh Post) DHAKA: India Monday lodged a protest at a foreign affairs seminar in Dhaka after a presentation by a former Bangladesh diplomat displayed a map depicting Kashmir as a part of Pakistan. The objection was raised immediately by second secretary (political…
Zlatan Ibrahimović faced criticism after supporting FIFA’s decision to let Folarin Balogun play against Belgium despite his red card suspension Zlatan Ibrahimović has come under fire after publicly supporting FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend the one-match ban handed to United States striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to face Belgium in the FIFA World Cup Round…
NEW DELHI: A report by Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), which recommended rollout of E20, had concluded that using the fuel in E10-compliant vehicles showed deterioration in rubber parts of fuel-system components, such as hoses, gaskets, seals and O-rings.The study, not yet made public, has been a reference point for govt and vehicle makers….
NEW DELHI: National Investigation Agency (NIA) Monday chargesheeted Lashkar-e-Taiba founder and chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed for plotting and masterminding the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, in which 25 tourists were killed by three Pakistani terrorists in front of their families. One J&K resident was also shot dead.NIA said the second chargesheet has details of the role…
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup round of 32 football match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) Belgium have been given permission to appeal FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-match ban on…
South 24 Pargana: People accused in the alleged gangrape and murder of an 11-year-old girl, escorted by police while being taken to a court, whose body was recovered at Baruipur, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. (PTI Photo) The 12-year-old schoolgirl, whose body was recovered from a local pond in Baruipur town of Bengal’s South…