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NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play five of their seven home matches of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The confirmation comes ahead of the new season, with the defending champions set to return to their primary home venue.This is a significant development…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to the Sultan of Oman and the Crown Prince of Kuwait amid escalating tensions in Middle East, expressing concern over recent attacks and reviewing the security of the Indian community in the two Gulf nations.PM Modi held a phone conversation with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of…

Iran claims to have deployed its Fattah-2 hypersonic missile amid its escalating confrontation with the United States and Israel. If confirmed, this would represent the first operational use of the Fattah-2, which is described as a significantly upgraded successor to the Islamic Republic’s Fattah ballistic missile.Although videos circulating on social media that allegedly show the…

Representative image (Photo credit: AP) At least three Indian seafarers serving on foreign‑flagged vessels were killed and a fourth injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Tuesday. He warned maritime operators to review voyage‑specific risks amid escalating military actions involving the US, Israel and Iran.In a statement, the…

Image credit: Air India newsroom NEW DELHI: Amid the escalating tension in West Asia, Air India brought back 149 passengers stranded in Dubai to Delhi on Monday.This marked the first international arrival by an Indian carrier into the national capital for the day. “We are happy to welcome our guests and crew from Dubai aboard…

Dubai has always been the Gulf’s glittering safe haven amid endless Middle East turmoil — a dazzling hub of glamour, grandeur, towering skyscrapers, and a skyline that pierces the clouds. But recent shocks raise a stark question: Is the “Pearl of the Gulf” truly secure anymore?The city — drawing millions of tourists yearly — now…

Both India and China are big consumers of oil from the Middle East. (AI image) Is India the most vulnerable to prolonged oil supply shocks in wake of the ongoing Middle East tensions post Israel-US strikes on Iran and the latter’s retaliation? India, a fast-growing oil consumer, is the country most vulnerable to crude supply…

Increasing geopolitical tensions after the US-Israel strikes on Iran have once again pushed investors towards long-time safe haven assets. Many traders are struggling to choose whether they should go for gold ETFs or towards silver ETFs, or allocate their portfolio to a combination of both.According to market participants, current environment favours gold, although silver could…

(Image Credits: Pinterest) The winter smog has cleared out, the late February sun is finally baking the streets again, and the local markets are suddenly drowning in mountains of neon powder. Yes, Holi 2026 is officially loading. You are probably busy plotting your escape from the neighborhood kids who have been practicing their water balloon…

South Africa, unbeaten in the tournament so far, will look to continue their quest for a maiden World Cup title when they take on New Zealand. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand and South Africa are set to lock horns for a coveted place in the final when they meet in the first semi-final of…