Tehran – Iran has mocked Washington’s attempt to restrict its oil lifeline, dismissing the US naval blockade threat in the Strait of Hormuz as a risky move that could trigger a global energy shock. In a sharp political response, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf ridiculed the proposal, claiming Iran’s extensive 8,700-km network of land
Finally, the legendary Mitchell Starc is available for Delhi Capitals once again. The Australian fast bowler has been badly missed by the IPL franchise, whose campaign this season has struggled due to their inability to finish games strongly. As a result, they now need to win most of their remaining matches to stay in contention
Jasprit Bumrah, check. Josh Hazlewood, check. Pat Cummins, check. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not yet been truly tested in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). He has already taken on some of the biggest names in the competition and still managed to come out on top in style. For him, it’s never about the reputation of
Jammu: The Centre on Thursday approved an allocation of Rs 243 crore for PM-SHRI schools in Jammu and Kashmir for the financial year 2026–27, according to an official statement. The Project Approval Board of the Prime Minister Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme stated that out of Rs 200.11 crore available for 2025–26, an amount
Bandipora: A school bus accident in the Ajas area of Bandipora left three people injured, including two students and a teacher, after the vehicle overturned on the road. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over road safety standards and enforcement of transport regulations in school travel arrangements. The accident has also brought renewed
New Delhi, May 01: Israeli naval forces have intercepted a flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza in international waters near the Greek island of Crete, detaining around 175 people, according to Israeli authorities. Activists and organisers, however, claimed that 22 boats from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) were stopped during an overnight
Srinagar, May 01: Lieutenant General Balbir Singh on Friday assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the strategically important XV Corps (Chinar Corps), strengthening leadership at a time when security dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir continue to remain under close monitoring. Headquartered in Srinagar, the Chinar Corps is responsible for safeguarding the Line
Srinagar, May 01: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of spreading “lies” regarding the alleged removal of Urdu from official processes, stating that no such decision has been approved by his government. He said that although a proposal related to the issue was received from the
Srinagar, May 1: On the occasion of May Day, Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said that the party envisions a future where every worker is “valued, respected, empowered, and fairly rewarded.” In a post on his X handle, he expressed deep respect for the working class, saying it contributes its “blood and sweat”
Srinagar, May 1: The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Forum (JKCSF), headed by chairman Abdul Qayoom Wani, has expressed serious concern over the exclusion of Urdu from the recruitment criteria for the post of Naib Tehsildar, terming it harmful for administrative functioning as well as the linguistic heritage of Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement