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The extreme precision of the US in its Venezuelan operation has many analysts debating whether China could be able to execute a similar surgical strike. Driving the news The rapid US operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from Caracas in under three hours on January 3 sent shockwaves far beyond Latin America.In China, the…
Representative image (Picture credit: AP) NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Thirty-eight Indian flagged ships, mostly carrying crude and LNG with nearly 1,100 seafarers, were stuck in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday amid the conflict in West Asia. Shipping authorities here also confirmed the death of three Indian sailors and injury to one on board foreign-flagged vessels in “attacks”…
Global oil prices surged on Friday as the conflict in West Asia intensified, pushing benchmark crude above the $90 mark amid fears of further supply disruptions.The Brent North Sea crude, the international oil benchmark, rose more than 5% to $90.25 per barrel, its highest level since April 2024, AFP reported.The US benchmark West Texas Intermediate…
BENGALURU: Isro Thursday said it successfully conducted a sea-level hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at 22-tonne thrust at the Isro Propulsion Complex on March 10.The CE20 engine powers the upper cryogenic stage of the LVM-3 launch vehicle. The latest test was carried out using a nozzle protection system and a multi-element igniter.“Earlier, sea-level…
NEW DELHI: The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), representing clinicians and academicians committed to maintaining high standards in medical education and patient care, has sought an immediate review and withdrawal of repeated reductions in the NEET-PG qualifying percentile.In a statement issued on February 11, FOGSI expressed serious concern that lowering the…
Singer Joe Jonas has gone public with his new romance with girlfriend Tatiana Gabriela. The hunk was spotted outside the Miami airport, arriving in a red convertible to pick up his lady love.The couple didn’t hold back on the PDA as they reunited outside the airport, with Joe stepping out of his car to greet…
Former India spinner Sairaj Bahutule is poised to become the Indian men’s team’s spin-bowling coach for the next two years. With extensive experience, including with the Punjab Kings and at the NCA, Bahutule’s appointment aims to bolster India’s spin attack. His tenure is expected to commence with the Afghanistan series in June. The Team India…
Chevron executive Andy Walz said Americans should drive less amid Iran war. Chevron executive Andy Walz suggested Americans could save money by driving less and trying to conserve energy. “People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energy,” Walz told CBS News when asked how Americans could try saving money at the…
Word of the day: Magniloquent (Image generated via Google Gemini) At times, the way something is expressed can sound far more exaggerated than the actual message. Some people tend to use grand or overly dramatic words to make their ideas seem more important or impactful than they truly are. This style of speaking or writing,…
Shahid Kapoor’s ‘O’ Romeo’ is experiencing a lukewarm reception in its second week, with Day 10 collections reaching Rs 3.25 crore. The romantic revenge drama has garnered a total of Rs 55.90 crore in India and Rs 83.1 crore worldwide. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film’s performance reflects mixed audience and critical responses. Shahid Kapoor‘s…
