National
India has amended aviation turbine fuel rules to allow blending with ethanol and other synthetic hydrocarbons, opening the door for cleaner fuel options in the aviation sector. The move is aimed at reducing dependence on imported crude oil and supporting lower-emission fuel alternatives, though the government has not announced any immediate mandatory blending targets.
Markets
Gold prices fell further on Thursday as investors shifted toward the U.S. dollar amid uncertainty over Iran talks and expectations that U.S. interest rates could stay higher for longer. The decline came as rising oil prices added to inflation concerns, reducing the appeal of non-yielding assets such as gold. Gold Prices Fall On Stronger Dollar […]
Cricket Sports
The BCCI is reportedly keen for Jasprit Bumrah to remain part of India’s entire current World Test Championship cycle, underlining how central the fast bowler remains to the team’s red-ball plans. The move reflects a shift in priority towards Test cricket, even as selectors continue to manage Bumrah’s workload because of his injury history and […]
International
British lawmakers have approved a landmark tobacco law that will permanently ban today’s under-18s from legally buying cigarettes, marking one of the most sweeping anti-smoking measures in the country’s history. The legislation also introduces tighter controls on vaping and other nicotine products as the government pushes to reduce future addiction and long-term pressure
International
The Pentagon has told U.S. lawmakers that fully clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines could take as long as six months, highlighting the risk that disruption to one of the world’s most critical oil routes may continue well beyond any ceasefire or diplomatic breakthrough. The assessment, shared in a classified congressional briefing, […]
International
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan has left his post in a sudden Pentagon leadership shake-up, with reports saying he was removed from office while officials gave no public explanation for the abrupt change. His departure comes at a sensitive moment for the U.S. military, with the Navy heavily engaged in operations linked to the Iran […]
International
The United States is weighing NATO allies on a tiered basis based on how much support they offered during the Iran war, exposing fresh strains inside the alliance as Washington reassesses burden-sharing. The move comes after friction over military assistance, naval support and wider cooperation during the conflict, with some European members seen in Washington […]
International
Donald Trump said fresh talks with Iran could take place within the next 72 hours, signalling a possible diplomatic opening even as tensions stayed high in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran seized two commercial vessels. The developments showed how quickly the crisis can swing between negotiation signals and fresh confrontation. Trump Signals Fresh Iran […]