Month: August 2026
Beijing’s billion-barrel weapon: Why India must prepare for China-driven oil prices
China has accumulated as much as 1.4 billion barrels in strategic and enterprise-controlled inventories, according to a new RAND study.…
‘Fed up of wife’s affair’, Bengaluru man kills two daughters, attempts suicide
A father allegedly strangled his two young daughters to death in a Bengaluru hotel. He was later found unconscious with…
‘Unfortunate’: Tiger Shroff won’t play for Mumbai FC in Durand Cup; here’s why
Shroff was included in Mumbai FC’s squad for the tournament on July 28, leading to speculation that he could make…
‘You can laugh at solution’: Sindhu reacts to monkey-proof Worlds preps
PV Sindhu praised organisers preparing Delhi’s BWF World Championships venue after animals disrupted the India Open earlier this year. The…
Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety test, says govt; wider use ruled out for now
Ethanol-blended diesel fails safety specifications, lowering its flash point significantly. Public sector oil companies tested these blends, finding them unsuitable…
Mark Zuckerberg’s $300m yacht booed over rescue call; clarification issued
In a surprising turn of events, Mark Zuckerberg’s opulent yacht, Launchpad, faced backlash for not helping a stranded vessel within…
7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia; 20 killed, buildings & airports damaged
A significant earthquake jolted western Colombia on Monday, resulting in injuries and extensive destruction. Tragically, two fatalities occurred in Manizales,…