India is said to be exploring rare earth samples from Russia as it steps up efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China.State miner IREL is in talks with Rosneft on sourcing samples from the Tomtor deposit in Siberia, which the Russian oil major acquired last year. The discussions are being routed through…
Wall Street heads into the second half of 2026 with investors bracing for a closely watched US jobs report that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve interest rates, even as sharp swings in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks continue to keep markets on edge. Wall Street heads into the second half of 2026 with…
GUWAHATI/NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 transport aircraft crashed while landing at Rowriah airbase in Assam’s Jorhat on Saturday, killing five personnel on board.The co-pilot miraculously survived the crash and is undergoing treatment, a source told TOI. The IAF has begun a detailed probe into the cause of the tragedy. “The Indian Air…
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New Delhi: State-run Oil India Limited (OIL) on Friday said it has reported the presence of natural gas in its third exploratory well in the Andaman shallow offshore block, further indicating hydrocarbon potential in the region.In a regulatory filing to stock exchanges, the company said natural gas was encountered in exploratory well Vijayapuram-3, drilled 15…
Smriti Mandhana showcased her dependable batting prowess in India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan, rescuing the team from an early collapse. Beyond the cricket field, her Sangli home reflects a serene aesthetic with muted tones, warm lighting, and sophisticated wooden elements, culminating in a personal trophy wall celebrating her achievements. Smriti Mandhana…
Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the men’s selection committee will meet on Saturday to finalise India’s squads for the upcoming white-ball tour of Ireland and England.According to a BCCI release, the selection meeting will be held at the board’s…
South African batting great AB de Villiers has backed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s talent but said he is unsure whether the 15-year-old will choose to pursue red-ball cricket in the future.Speaking at an event in Mumbai on Sunday, de Villiers said Sooryavanshi has the skill to succeed in Test cricket but questioned whether the teenager would want…
Sitting right on the edge of the North Atlantic, Reykjavik is a city where freezing winds and endless summer sunshine meet rugged volcanic landscapes. At about 64°N, Iceland’s capital is officially the northernmost capital city of any fully independent country on Earth.It might sound like it’s cut off from the rest of the world, but…
Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar (ANI Photo) Sunil Gavaskar has strongly defended the IPL and the BCCI amid renewed criticism from former players and commentators over the growing influence of franchise cricket on the international calendar.The debate intensified during and after the 2026 IPL season, particularly in England, where concerns were raised about players prioritising…
