Like the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a strategically important maritime shipping route. In March 2026, India was faced with an unprecedented oil supply and price shock. Four months from then, India has managed to successfully secure its crude supplies through a diversified procurement basket relying mainly on Russian crude to tide…
Pusarala V. Sindhu with her parents. (Photo Credit: sportstar.thehindu.com) Indian superstar shuttler PV Sindhu recently won the Japan Open Super 750 title. Before that, she won Olympic silver and bronze medals at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Add to that, more medals from the Badminton World Championships and multiple international titles. Today, she is India’s…
The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ hype is real! The film is already shaping up to be one of the biggest box office hits of the year, within just a day of its trailer launch.The highly anticipated superhero epic has generated an impressive USD 16.5 million in advance ticket sales, Variety reports. The film crossed this milestone after…
How green hydrogen can power India’s clean energy future and strengthen energy security. (Getty Images) India’s push towards clean energy received a major boost recently with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train, bringing green hydrogen technology into the spotlight. The milestone is part of the country’s broader effort to reduce dependence on fossil fuels…
Scientists have uncovered plastic pollution in one of Earth’s most isolated environments, challenging the long-held belief that the deep ocean remains largely untouched by human activity. Analysing animals living more than 2,000 metres beneath the sea, researchers discovered that 92% contained microplastics, offering some of the clearest evidence yet that plastic waste has reached even…
L-R: FIFA president Gianni Infantino and US President Donald Trump present the trophy to Spain’s Rodri; and Sepp Blatter. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched a scathing attack on football’s governing body in the aftermath of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, claiming the tournament “lost its credibility” and urging fans, players and national associations…
Renewed attacks and tensions between the US and Iran have once again de facto closed the Strait of Hormuz. Strait of Hormuz disruptions: Two Indian state-run refiners have cancelled plans to pick up Iraqi crude oil shipments in view of the ongoing disruptions and risks in transiting through the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle…
Quote of the Day by John Dewey John Dewey has been the single most influential figure in modern education. In an era of memorisation, strict discipline, and one-way teaching, Dewey argued that education should be active, meaningful and closely connected to real life. His ideas changed classrooms across the globe, inspiring teachers to swap rote…
Game of Thrones star Lena Headey recalls two disturbing encounters with Harvey Weinstein, says he tried to kiss her and force her to his hotel room Game of Thrones star Lena Headey has opened up about two disturbing encounters with disgraced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, revealing that a malfunctioning hotel room key card prevented…
UPSC is likely to release the CMS Admit Card 2026 today for the written examination scheduled on August 2. Registered candidates will be able to download their hall tickets from the official website. Check the expected release, download process, important exam-day instructions, and key details to verify before appearing for the CBT. UPSC CMS admit…