In an awkward moment on the world stage, US vice president JD Vance was left scrambling during a press conference after realising he had been caught off guard about new developments in the crisis with Iran. Journalists asked him to check his phone for updates about alleged US strikes, reports the Daily Beast.Vance was standing…
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon is seeking $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, a sizable amount that is certain to be met with questions from Congress, which would need to approve any new money. The department sent the request to the White House, according to a senior administration official, who spoke on condition of…
A teacher injured during a knife attack at a Manchester secondary school has been praised for protecting students after intervening when violence erupted inside a classroom.Maysum Abdullah, 27, is a teacher at Co-op Academy Manchester who has been hailed as a hero for stepping in to protect pupils during a knife attack at the school….
PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi trolled for ‘long queues at petrol pumps in India’ remark NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has come under heavy criticism online after making claims about fuel shortages in India while Pakistan itself deals with a worsening energy crisis. His remarks came at a time when PSL 2026…
Iran adamant on maintaining control over Hormuz, report Iran is determined to secure international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and the right to charge ships for passage, even if it has to use force to achieve it, two senior Iranian sources said, as reported by Reuters.Under the interim deal signed with…
Sanju Samson (Photo by BCCI) NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson returned to form in style, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 115 to guide Chennai Super Kings to their first win of IPL 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. After a few quiet games, Samson led from the front, while the bowlers, led by Jamie Overton, sealed…
Gold futures traded higher on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Friday with key contracts registering gains of up to 1.6 per cent amid firm buying interest and supportive global cues.The April 2026 gold contract rose by Rs 2,290, or 1.64 per cent, to trade at Rs 1,41,783 per 10 grams. The contract moved between…
India is set to get its first bullet train ride by 2027! Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced that the first operational section of the bullet train project will be ready in 2027, saying that construction on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor has crossed the 80% mark.Speaking on the sidelines of the Commencement…
Pat Cummins fined Rs 12 lakh after horror loss against GT (Image: X) Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins has been fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate during SRH’s IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.The IPL confirmed the penalty in an official statement after SRH’s…
Jonathan Andic, son of late Mango founder Isak Andic has denied allegations that he was involved in his father’s death, calling the accusations “serious, unjust and unfounded” as he stepped down as vice president of the fashion giant’s board to focus on his legal defence.In an open letter to employees published on Tuesday, Jonathan Andic…