Page 303 - Latest News

From Berlin Blockade to Strait of Hormuz: A history of wartime blockades

As the US plans a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks, here's a look at how wartime blockades -- from world wars to today -- have disrupted trade and daily life globally

Rescued airmen from Iran are in 'good shape', we're proud of them: Trump

The two crew members of the F-15E Strike Eagle, the first lost to enemy fire in the monthlong war, had both ejected from the cockpit on April 3 after Iran's military struck their plane

SC seeks reply from Centre, others on plea concerning states' costs in MSP

The plea seeks directions to authorities to ensure full procurement of all notified crops at MSP based on the exact cost of cultivation

OPPO Find X9 Ultra's complete design, colour options revealed: Watch video

OPPO Find X9 Ultra's design and colour variants have been revealed via an official video, offering a closer look at its camera system and accessories before launch. Watch the video here

PM Modi congratulates Hungary's Peter Magyar for landslide victory in polls

Magyar's victory is being widely seen as a turning point in Hungarian politics, potentially reshaping the country's domestic policies as well as its relations within the European Union

NCLAT adjourns hearing on Vedanta plea against selection of Adani's JAL bid

The insolvency appellate tribunal adjourned the hearing on account of a change in the composition of the bench, which was hearing the two appeals filed by Vedanta Ltd

Elon Musk's X to launch standalone 'XChat' for iPhone, iPads: What's coming

XChat, the standalone messaging app from X, is set to launch on April 17 on iOS and iPadOS, bringing encrypted chats, disappearing messages and large group support

Upstream oil stocks mixed as crude hits $105; RIL, ONGC under pressure

Crude oil prices topped the $100 per barrel mark after the failure of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad over the weekend to reach an agreement

China to gain as Iran war-driven energy crisis boosts shift to clean tech

Chinese giants like vehicle-maker BYD and battery-producer CATL are well-positioned to capitalise on growing interest in low-emissions energy products as world confronts the fragility of fossil fuels

GE Aerospace to set up F404 engine depot for Indian Air Force Tejas fleet

The depot facility will be owned, operated, and maintained by the Indian Air Force, with GE Aerospace providing technical inputs, training, support staff

India got highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: Oxfam

The report said 59% of the IMF's tax advice to low- and lower-middle-income countries was regressive, while 52% of its recommendations to high-income countries were progressive

Netanyahu appoints military secy Major General Gofman as new Mossad chief

Praising Gofman's credentials, Netanyahu described him as an 'outstanding officer--bold and creative,' adding that he had demonstrated 'impressive resourcefulness'

Swiggy share price falls over 4% after co-founder Nandan Reddy resigns

Swiggy share price today: Swiggy shares fell over 4 per cent in trade after co-founder Lakshmi Nandan Reddy Obul stepped down from the company's board.

US visa fraud case: How 10 Indians staged robberies for U-visa fraud claims

A US indictment reveals a scheme where fake robberies were staged to claim victim status and secure U visa benefits, raising fresh concerns over misuse

Woman Maoist with ₹5 lakh bounty killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

The deceased, identified as Rupi, was an area committee member of the Maoists and is believed to be the last senior Telugu cadre active in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region

Thinking of Botox before 30? What doctors say about benefits and risks

As Botox gains popularity among people in their 20s, experts examine whether early use truly prevents ageing and explain who may benefit, potential risks, and when it is best avoided

Actor Akshay Kumar leases out Andheri duplex for ₹1.44 lakh monthly rent

Akshay Kumar rents out Mumbai duplex in Oberoi Complex for ₹1.44 lakh

Fertiliser stocks slide as US Hormuz blockade, China ban hits sentiment

India is the world's second-largest fertiliser consumer after China and depends heavily on imports of both raw materials and finished products

West Asia tensions drag gas stocks; Petronet, GAIL fall up to 5%

Notably, the six-week-long war in West Asia has disrupted global energy supply. India is a net importer of natural gas, relying on overseas supplies for the majority of its consumption.

We pay trillions of dollars, they weren't there for us: Trump slams Nato

Trump said that the US spent trillions of dollars on guarding Europe against Russia