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The US-Iran war is driving a sharp and politically dangerous oil shock, but one of the biggest ironies of the conflict is that it is enriching both Tehran and Moscow.As Iran attacks Gulf energy assets and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted, crude has surged above $100 a barrel, turning the region’s…
State-owned oil marketing companies have started asking petrol pump dealers to make advance payments for supplies of petrol and diesel, as refiners grapple with mounting revenue losses from retail fuel sales, according to a Reuters report.Nearly 90% of India’s about 1,01,470 fuel stations are linked to public sector refiners and retailers – Indian Oil Corporation,…
Late in the Second World War, residents of London reported hearing a strange silence before destruction. Unlike conventional bombers that could be heard approaching from miles away, these attacks arrived without warning. There was no aircraft overhead, no sound of engines, only a sudden explosion. What had struck the city was a revolutionary weapon: a…
The Port of Fujairah in the UAE was once again hit by a drone strike, triggering a fire at a petroleum facility. Specialised emergency teams responded promptly and brought the blaze under control, and no injuries were reported. The attack comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, as the conflict involving Iran, the United…
The International Energy Agency’s decision to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil stocks, the largest reserves drawdown in its history, is likely to provide only limited relief if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, according to an analysis by S&P Global Energy, as global markets continue to reel from the supply shock triggered by…
The eighth edition of the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held on March 21, 2026, in Lucknow, celebrating the inspiring journeys and achievements of India’s finest athletes across multiple disciplines. TOISA 2025 will recognise performances delivered between January 1 and December 31, 2025, highlighting standout displays at global championships and major international…
A neighbourhood Indian restaurant in west London has suddenly become the centre of a political and cultural storm stretching far beyond Hammersmith. What began as a dispute over halal and non-halal meat at a Sikh-owned establishment has spiralled into street confrontations, police intervention and viral social-media outrage.At the centre of the controversy is Rangrez, a…
China’s image as a rising military technology powerhouse has come under renewed scrutiny after a series of conflicts exposed what analysts say are serious shortcomings in Chinese-supplied defence systems.Air defence equipment promoted by Beijing as advanced and reliable has faced questions after failing to prevent major military operations in Pakistan, Venezuela and most recently Iran….
Before the US and Israel even launched strikes, Iran had a plan ready, and it didn’t solely rest on conventional firepower. The country has been quietly preparing to turn the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for the world’s oil supply, into a strategic lever, according to sources cited by Reuters. Any disruption to the…
NEW DELHI: Amid the uncertainty caused by the conflict in West Asia, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced a plan to set up a Rs 1 lakh crore Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF), aimed at providing fiscal headroom to respond to challenges.“ESF will help India (deal) with global headwinds such as the recent crisis, unanticipated…
