Beijing increasingly controls the marginal barrel of demand – whether it is purchased, stored, released or withheld. For half a century, the global oil market has revolved around two centres of power. The Gulf, led by Saudi Arabia, controlled spare production capacity. The US supplied military protection and financial muscle to Gulf oil. Together, Washington…
Courts can examine the correctness of answer keys, says Delhi high court NEW DELHI: Delhi high court has asked Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to hear afresh a plea by a UPSC exam aspirant who challenged the correctness of answer keys to two questions. Remitting the matter back to CAT for consideration again, the HC noted…
For parents, a child’s teenage years bring about a lot of changes. Independence, curiosity, and emotional changes play a powerful role in a teen’s life. While the shift is a normal part of growing up, studies suggest that one thing plays an interesting role in determining what kind of choices teens make in their life….
India’s real estate sector has seen tremendous growth in recent years, supported by favorable macroeconomic conditions and a positive market sentiment. A defining feature of this comprehensive sectoral growth has been the emergence of tier two cities as centres of residential growth. According to Anarock and PropEquity data for FY 2025-26, although housing sales in…
Japan launches new centralised intelligence agency Japan has pushed for a sweeping intelligence reform and launched its first centralised intelligence body since World War II. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes for sweeping security reforms in the face of growing regional threats.The National Intelligence Bureau formally launched on Friday, is an upgrade to the Cabinet Intelligence…
At first glance, Joan R. Ginther’s story sounds almost too extraordinary to be true. The American mathematician, who earned a doctorate in statistics from Stanford University, won four major Texas Lottery prizes between 1993 and 2010, collecting more than $20 million in total. Her repeated success quickly sparked speculation that she had discovered a mathematical…
Indian cricket team (PTI Photo) Former India batter Mohammad Kaif has questioned India’s team combination after Shreyas Iyer and his side suffered a 24-run defeat to West Indies in the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, arguing that the management prioritised batting depth over a stronger bowling attack.India entered the contest with four specialist bowlers and two…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans outclassed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 82 runs to take the top position in the Indian Premier League 2026 points table with a compelling all-round show at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.After half-centuries from Sai Sudharsan (61) and Washington Sundar (50) took the Gujarat Titans to 168 for seven, Kagiso…
David Feldman (via Getty) Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) president and founder David Feldman says the promotion is already planning its next major baseball stadium event after the huge success of BKFC 92 at Fenway Park. Feldman described the Boston show as an “unbelievable” experience and said the promotion is now receiving interest from venues…
Brittany Mahomes and Patrick Mahomes (Instagram) Patrick Mahomes is back where Kansas City fans want to see him, on the practice field. But while the Chiefs quarterback begins another important chapter after months of recovery, Brittany Mahomes is giving fans a look at the moments that matter far beyond football. Her latest social media updates…