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CBSE board exams 2026: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Class 10 board examinations scheduled in several Middle East countries and postponed the Class 12 examination that was set to take place on March 7, 2026. The decision was announced through an official notice which was issued yesterday, March 5, 2026.The…
File photo: Scott Bessent The United States has issued a temporary waiver allowing India to continue purchasing Russian oil, with Washington saying the move is aimed at stabilising global energy supplies during rising tensions in the Middle East.On Friday, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced the decision in a post on X, saying the Treasury…
File photo: PM Modi with French President Macron NEW DELHI: India continued to engage the international community over the situation in West Asia region as PM Modi on Thursday spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron, reiterating the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy.After his telephonic conversation with Macron, the PM said they will…
File photo: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy The United States has asked Ukraine to help counter Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday, adding that Kyiv would provide technical expertise and support while ensuring its own defences remain intact.“We received a request from the United States for specific support in…
Who is winning the US-Iran war? That’s the question gripping the internet, TV debates, and social media worldwide right now.Six days ago, the US and Israel unleashed coordinated strikes on Iran, hammering military bases, missile sites, and key infrastructure nationwide. Iran has fired back with its remaining arsenal against the world’s top superpower — and…
India is seeking support from the United States to secure marine insurance cover for vessels transporting oil from the Middle East, as the government looks to ensure continuity of energy supplies amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a senior oil ministry official told PTI.The move comes as the widening conflict in West Asia has…
Petroleum is the most immediate area of exposure. In 2025, India sourced roughly $70 billion crude oil and petroleum products from West Asia. (AI image) Beyond oil, the Middle East crisis has other implications for the Indian economy, especially if the US-Israel-Iran war continues for a long duration leading to major supply disruptions. In recent…
West Indies players (AP Photo/Bikas Das) NEW DELHI: The West Indies cricket team has finally received an update regarding their delayed return home after being stuck in India following their exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Head coach Daren Sammy shared the development on social media, writing, “Got an update. that’s all…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday reiterated that it’s in a comfortable position with regards to energy supply, amid the Middle East tensions.Country’s energy situation is being reviewed twice a day and remains in a comfortable position on energy security despite the escalating tensions in West Asia, government sources, cited by ANI, said.Officials maintained that there…
NEW DELHI: The West Indies cricket team are facing travel troubles after being knocked out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India. Due to rising tensions between Israel and Iran, several airspaces in the Gulf region have been restricted, forcing airlines to cancel or reroute flights. As a result, the West Indies…
