Singapore, 23/6: Oil prices jumped on Monday to their highest since January as Washington’s weekend move to join Israel in attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities stoked supply worries. Brent crude futures rose $1.88 or 2.44 per cent at $78.89 a barrel as of 1122 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude advanced $1.87 or 2.53 per cent…
Washington DC, 18/7:President Donald Trump will meet with Pakistan’s army chief on his first official visit to the US since intense clashes broke out earlier this year near the Pakistan-India border, ending in a US-brokered ceasefire between Islamabad and New Delhi. The lunch meeting between Trump and Pakistan’s Asim Munir is scheduled to take place…
London, 14/6: South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target.But it was an edgy finish as they took 27.4 overs to slowly score the 69 runs needed to secure success on the fourth day at…
Washington, 12/6: The State Department is withdrawing diplomats from Iraq, and the Pentagon has authorized the voluntary departure of military family members from the Middle East as tensions spike amid signs that nuclear diplomacy between the United States and Iran is deadlocked Word of the US decisions, along with a warning from Britain about new…
Dubai-11/6 If nuclear negotiations fail and conflict arises with the United States, Iran will strike American bases in the region, Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Wednesday, days ahead of a planned sixth round of Iran-US nuclear talks. Some officials on the other side threaten conflict if negotiations don’t come to fruition. If a conflict…
Bhubaneswar: Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha, YB Khurania, on Monday, visited the Jagannath Temple in Puri to review the arrangements for the upcoming Snana Yatra and Rath Yatra. As per reports, the DGP discussed crowd management, traffic arrangements, and law and order with senior officials as part of measures to ensure the safety…
Chandipur: At least three gas cylinders exploded in Balasore district of Odisha on Sunday night. The cylinders had been kept illegally in the shop of a Home Guard in the Naupa Gadi village under Chandipur Police Station limits in the district. As per reports, 3 cylinders exploded in the shop of a home guard, who had…
New Delhi, 12/5: India’s batting talisman Virat Kohli on Monday announced his retirement from Test cricket, ending a glorious run in the format which celebrated him as its saviour at a time when T20 cricket took centre-stage globally. The 36-year-old Kohli, who admitted that it wasn’t an easy call to make, turned up in 123…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi took to social media to express his gratitude and appreciation for the tireless efforts of nurses in the state’s healthcare system to mark International Nurses Day. In his tweet, CM Majhi described nurses as ‘silent warriors’ who serve with compassion, strength, and dedication every day. He honoured their invaluable…
Berhampur: At least 22 persons have been arrested for attacking police personnel in Ganjam district of Odisha on Monday. The incident took place in the Pati Sunapur village under Golanthara Police Station limits in the district. As per reports, there is a tussle between two groups over the Thakurani Yatra. One group wanted to organise on…
