TOI correspondent from Washington: Iran has moved to reassert control over the Strait of Hormuz within hours of Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon, putting a squeeze on shipping movement just 48 hours before talks are scheduled to commence in Islamabad. Tehran’s actions—ranging from enhanced inspections to outright halts of tankers—have contradicted US claims that the…
US stock markets opened muted on Thursday while crude oil prices surged toward $100 per barrel, as doubts over the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire dampened investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.2% in early trade after…
Yuvraj Singh (File photo) Yuvraj Singh has spoken about the period when he was diagnosed with cancer, saying the illness began when he was at the peak of his career, even as he continued to play for India.At that time, Yuvraj had just played a big role in India’s 2011 World Cup win, he was…
Cameron Green (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The focus ahead of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has been on whether Cameron Green will return to bowling. During the warm-up ahead of the match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, the all-rounder was seen bowling in…
Karnataka 2nd PUC result toppers The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has declared the Karnataka 2nd PUC result 2026, today, April 9, 2026, at 3 PM. This year, approximately 7.10 lakh students appeared for the 2nd PUC examinations conducted between February 28 and March 17, 2026. The 2nd PUC examinations were conducted from…
Individuals should effectively apply tie breaker rules in case of possible dual residency under applicable tax treaty provisions. (AI image) In today’s globalised world, the ability to live in one country and work in another country for an employer in the third country is becoming a norm rather than an exception. Professionals are increasingly building…
Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB), on April 9, 2026, announced the results of the II PUC Exam-1 at 3 PM. These results can now be accessed using various online and offline resources and represent the completion of a rigorous process involving thousands of examiners and over six lakh students.II PUC Exam-1 took place…
Applications for unemployment benefits in the US rose last week but remained within a stable range, indicating resilience in the labour market despite global economic uncertainties, AP reported.Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 2,19,000 for the week ending April 4, up from 2,03,000 in the previous week and higher than analysts’ expectations of 2,10,000,…
India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance (Photo by BFI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing at the top of the medal table with 10 medals, including four golds. It was a dominant showing, with every member of the squad returning home with…
NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and opted to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders, who are still searching for their first win of the season, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.KKR got a big boost as ace spinner Sunil Narine came back into the side after missing last…
