The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict has triggered a major disruption in the supply of bunker fuel for Asia, the heavy residual oil that powers most of the world’s cargo ships. It has raised concerns over higher freight costs, supply chain disruptions and rising consumer prices globally.Bunker fuel, a thick…
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged central banks to prioritise tackling inflation even at the cost of growth, warning that the global fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran will inevitably bring economic “pain”, PTI reported.“A word of caution upfront: this being a classic negative supply shock, demand adjustment is unavoidable. We cannot go…
The week opens with a warm breeze at home. Your mother’s goodwill feels like a quiet blessing, and you’ll notice things falling into place without too much pushing. Early week, you may feel pulled towards home matters, repairs, décor, and even a practical look at property. A simple purchase for the house, especially electronics or…
Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju on Thursday warned banks and financial institutions to strengthen cyber security systems and operational resilience, cautioning that advanced artificial intelligence models such as Anthropic’s “Mythos” could pose serious risks to the banking sector if released publicly, PTI reported.Addressing the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) conference on Risk Management in Mumbai, Nagaraju…
UP Board Class 10 result 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) will declare the UP Board Class 10 result 2026 today, April 23, at 4 PM. Students who appeared for the exam will be able to check their results online using their roll number. The result will be available on official websites like…
Ohio construction workers dug into mysterious ground patterns. Image credit – Gemini A routine project led to the discovery of a lost ancient fort settlement. The first clue of the archaeological find came in 1971 when construction workers in Dayton, Ohio, began preparing a site for a new park. As they started digging the ground,…
Nandre Burger fined for send-off gesture (Image Credit: AP) Rajasthan Royals pacer Nandre Burger has been fined 10 per cent of his match fees and handed one demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match 32 against Lucknow Super Giants. The incident took place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee…
The IT corridor in Chennai along Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR) significantly contributes to Chennai’s real estate scenario. The city is known for its steady growth supported by industries such as the IT sector, manufacturing sector, and health care sector. With assured job creation and affordable housing, the city presents itself as a secure and relatively…
CBSE issues advisory on QR code controversy, dismisses viral claims The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a detailed advisory dismissing viral claims linking QR codes on Class 12 board exam question papers to internet personality Orry and singer Rick Astley, calling such interpretations “misleading” and factually incorrect.The clarification comes after QR codes…
Artemis II crew’s 10-day trip around Earth and Moon — timeline of Nasa’s historic lunar mission Nasa’s Artemis II mission ended with a precise splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, capping a nearly 10-day journey that took four astronauts farther from Earth than any humans before. The Orion capsule “Integrity” parachuted into calm waters off California,…