Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s military on Thursday (October 16, 2026) said an oil tanker had caught fire in the Gulf of Oman as it was attempting to pass through an area deemed prohibited, according to state television. “A few hours ago… surveillance…
Textile exports grew 9.1% to $10.9bn, with cotton yarn, fabrics, made-ups and handloom products rising 8.9% to $6.3bn Chennai: India’s textile and apparel exports rose 17.5% YoY to $3.1 bn in Sept 2026, supported by strong growth in textiles, cotton yarn and fabrics, and handicrafts. However, the sector’s cumulative export growth remained modest at 2.4%…
General:There’s fire in you today. Not the noisy sort, the daring sort. You may feel ready to take on something unusual, test your limits, or handle a task others avoid. Mars gives courage, and the Moon adds motion, so short journeys, urgent errands, or quick local travel may fill the day.This is useful energy if…
Elizabeth Hurley’s large diamond ring sparks engagement buzz as Billy Ray Cyrus prepares for a possible fourth marriage. Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and British actress Elizabeth Hurley are reportedly engaged after more than a year of dating. According to Page Six, sources have confirmed that the couple is taking their relationship to the next…
India will aim to improve on its performance at the 2023 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, where it won a record 111 medals. (Image credit: Agencies) India will send 168 athletes to the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24. The Indian contingent includes 112 men and 56 women competing…
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. | Photo Credit: Ezra Acayan/Pool via Reuters President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his government on Friday (October 16, 2026) protested remarks by China’s ambassador to Manila, calling them “a thinly veiled threat of the use of force” in the latest flare up in the two Asian countries’ longstanding territorial dispute…
Chennai: A special court for Pocso cases here dismissed the anticipatory bail petition filed by businessman Prakash Kannaiah, who has been summoned to appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the child rape cases involving Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani and other related matters.SIT officials said they had frozen a bank account held by…
General:What a relief this day can be. Pressures that sat on your mind begin to loosen, and you may finally breathe without carrying ten worries at once. The Moon softens your emotional load, while Venus brings ease in family matters. You’ll enjoy simpler things today, laughter at home, a meal with loved ones, or an…
Zubeen Garg death case: Gauhati High Court grants bail to suspended DSP Sandipon Garg; prosecutor says. ‘the court has not read out the full order’ The Gauhati High Court on Friday, October 16, granted bail to suspended Assam Police DSP Sandipon Garg in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg. Sandipon, a cousin of…
Pramod Bhagat (Image credit: X) Indian para athletes will continue their campaigns at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Saturday, October 17, two days before the event’s official opening on October 18.Indian fans can look forward to action in para badminton, para table tennis and Boccia in Nagoya.Sachin Chamaria from Assam and Anjali Devi from…