The Strait Of Hormuz Has Been Targeted Before. A Look At Past Disruptions
- The US-Israel conflict with Iran has nearly halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
- The strait carries about 20 per cent of the world’s oil before the conflict
- Historical conflicts and sanctions have caused repeated threats to traffic
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Opposition Attacks PM Modi Over 'WFH, No Foreign Travel' Pitch Amid Iran War
- Opposition parties criticised PM Modi's austerity appeal amid the Middle East crisis
- Congress and others accused the government of policy failure and poor economic planning
- PM Modi urged citizens to cut fuel use, avoid foreign travel, and reduce gold purchases
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UPI Payment Leads Cops To Suvendu Adhikari's Aide's Killers In UP, Bihar
- Three men have been arrested for Chandranath Rath's murder in a joint police operation
- Rath was shot near his home in Madhyamgram by assailants blocking his SUV
- Police tracked the killers via UPI payment at a toll booth, leading to their arrest
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PM Modi's WFH Appeal Sparks Debate: Is Corporate India Ready Again?
- Prime Minister Modi urged employees to work from home to save fuel amid Iran conflict disruptions
- Corporate India debates readiness for a Covid-like shift to remote work if the crisis worsens
- Many employees and leaders affirm hybrid work boosts productivity, wellbeing, and flexibility
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Iran Formalises Hormuz Toll Process: How, Which Nations Will Get Permits
- Iran has introduced tolls and new rules for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz via the PGSA
- Ships must submit detailed ownership, crew, and cargo data through a Vessel Information Declaration form
- Iran warns countries following US sanctions will face difficulties crossing the strategic waterway
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"Totally Unacceptable": Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Plan, Tehran Responds
- US President Trump rejected Iran's proposal to end the Middle East war as unacceptable
- Iran offered to dilute uranium and transfer the rest to a third country with guarantees
- Trump claimed US surveillance would detect and destroy threats to Iran's uranium sites
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When Priyanka Had A Wardrobe Malfunction Minutes Before Her Cannes Debut
- Priyanka Chopra made her Cannes debut in 2019 wearing a black Roberto Cavalli dress with a broken zipper
- Her team sewed her into the dress during the 5-minute car ride to the Cannes red carpet in 2019
- Priyanka attended the 2026 Gold House Gala and received the Global Vanguard Award
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Indian-Origin Philanthropist Pays Off Student Loans For 176 Graduates In US
- Anil Kochhar will pay off education loans for 176 NC State textile graduates
- The announcement honored his father Prakash Chand Kochhar’s journey from Punjab
- The gift covers senior year loans for both bachelor’s and master’s students
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Highway Authority Uses Miyawaki Plantation On NH-31: Watch Video
- NHAI adopts Miyawaki plantation method on Ghazipur-Ballia stretch of NH-31 for greener roads
- NH-31 spans over 1,000 km through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam
- Miyawaki method plants dense native trees for fast-growing, self-sustaining mini forests
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How Aerosolised Rodent Droppings Spread Hantavirus Infection Indoors
- Hantavirus spreads mainly by inhaling aerosolised rodent urine, droppings, or nesting dust indoors
- Poor ventilation and disturbing rodent-contaminated areas increase the risk of airborne virus exposure
- Hantavirus rarely spreads person-to-person except for Andes virus strain
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Did RCB Star Show Middle Finger During Mumbai Match? Obscene Gesture Viral
- Tim David was dismissed for a golden duck against Mumbai Indians in the IPL match
- David seemingly made a middle-finger gesture during the match between RCB and MI in Raipur
- The video went viral on social media but its authenticity hasn't been confirmed yet
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