Saudi Arabia stops Makkah access without permit, suspends Umrah visas / Image: file Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.The move, led by the Ministry of Hajj and…
Imports from Russia averaged 1.98 million barrels per day in March, the highest level since June 2023. (AI image) India is purchasing Russian crude oil in a big way as Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue to constrain global oil supply. India imports almost 90% of its crude oil needs and the ongoing US-Iran war has…
Sanju Samson and MS Dhoni (Video grab) CHENNAI: The frustration had been building, but it has now vanished. One show of swagger from Chennai Super Kings’ new recruit Sanju Samson against a competitive Delhi Capitals at Chepauk on Saturday has reignited belief in the camp.Sanju’s unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, his first major statement in…
In a grand celebration of theatrical brilliance, London’s renowned Royal Albert Hall played host to the 50th Olivier Awards. The evening was marked by ‘Paddington The Musical’ dominating the scene, garnering accolades including Best New Musical. The 50th Olivier Awards have concluded, and the winners have been crowned. Considered as the highest honor in the…
Claude Shannon: The Man Who Turned Information into Math. (Getty Images) Most students learn coding, AI, or even basic communication tools without realizing there was once a world where none of this had a formal mathematical foundation. Before Wi-Fi, before smartphones, before even digital computers as we know them—there was no clear way to measure…
The electric motorcycle space in India is growing steadily, and Royal Enfield has now stepped in with the Flying Flea C6. While competition in this segment is still limited, it goes up against rivals like the Matter Aera 5000+. Here’s a quick look at how the two compare on paper. RE Flying Flea C6 vs…
पाकिस्तान में लोकतंत्र है या सैन्यतंत्र? अबतक तो सिर्फ आरोप लग रहे थे कि पाकिस्तानी सरकार की असली कमान आर्मी चीफ आसिम के हाथ में है, लेकिन अब यह पूरी तरह साबित भी हो गया है. शनिवार को जब अमेरिका के उपराष्ट्रपति जेडी वेंस इस्लामाबाद में ईरान के साथ अहम बातचीत के लिए पहुंचे, तो…
Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly and UDF candidate VD Satheesan (File photo) The leader of opposition in Kerala assembly V D Satheesan flagged delays in the release of official polling data for the April 9 polling, urging the Election Commission of India to publish the figures without further delay.In a letter to the poll…
We live in an age where we use apps to find love, spreadsheets to track compatibility, and podcasts to diagnose every “red flag” we encounter. But sometimes, the most sophisticated advice is the simplest. Sadhguru, who consistently manages to bridge the gap between ancient mysticism and the reality of 2026, offers a perspective that’s a…
By the beginning of the 15th century, China possessed the most formidable navy that had ever existed. This fleet, known as the Treasure Fleet, was under the command of Admiral Zheng He and made journeys into the Indian Ocean, travelling to East Africa and even the Middle East. It was a clear indication of the…
