India’s demand for natural gas has been climbing steadily as the country seeks to raise the share of gas in its overall energy basket. (AI image) As concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz intensify, India is fast-tracking efforts to secure uninterrupted gas imports from the Gulf through a direct subsea pipeline. With energy security emerging…
Faustino Oro is called “Messi of Chess” by his fans (Graphic made by TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: “Lionel Messi has shaken hands with paradise. The little boy from Rosario, Santa Fe, has just pitched up in heaven. He climbs in a galaxy of his own… as he falls in love with the object in the world…
The West Bengal Assembly election results came as a surprise in many ways, reshaping the state’s political map with a clear victory for the BJP, while the ruling Mamata Banerjee-led TMC suffered a setback, and Banerjee herself also lost her seat in a closely watched contest. But one trend in Bengal has remained strikingly consistent:…
India has reportedly approached the United States to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports as the Strait of Hormuz continues to see disruptions for 75 days now, straining oil supplies across the world. The US had first cleared the arrangement in March and expanded it later, with the current authorisation set to remain valid…
Mumbai Indians are set to face Punjab Kings in Dharamsala as they look to restore some pride after being officially eliminated from the IPL 2026 playoff race. However, ahead of the crucial clash, there remains major uncertainty over the availability of captain Hardik Pandya.Pandya missed Mumbai’s previous two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal…
The Higher Secondary Examination 2026 results revealed a strong showing by rural and semi-urban districts, many of which outperformed Kolkata in the Class 12 board examinations this year. While Kolkata recorded a pass percentage of 91.88 per cent, several districts outside the state capital crossed the 93 per cent mark. Purba Midnapore emerged as the…
The move to up the gold import duty comes days after PM Narendra Modi appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for a year. (AI image) In a bid to keep foreign exchange reserves buffer intact, the government has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%. India is the…
Rain threat looms over PBKS’ IPL 2026 Playoff chances (Image: IPL/BCCI) Punjab Kings face Mumbai Indians in a must-win clash to strengthen their playoff hopes, but a looming rain threat in Dharamshala during match time could impact Punjab Kings’ chances.The Dharamshala weather forecast indicates a high 55% to 60% chance of rain and thunderstorms for…
Kerala SSLC result 2026: The Kerala Board of Public Examinations is expected to declare the Kerala SSLC result 2026 on May 15, 2026. The results are expected to be announced in the afternoon following an official press conference. Students will likely to be able to access their scorecards from 3 PM onwards through the official…
MCX Gold is holding a bullish tone on the weekly chart, bouncing from recent lows and pushing back toward the recent swing high. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: According to Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group, both gold and silver prices are exhibiting a bullish bias this…
