Himachal Pradesh Has 150 Teacher-less Schools and 3,500 Single-Teacher Schools

60 targets, 18m oil barrels: Inside US military’s record strike on Iran

Crude Oil Holds Above $95 as US-Iran Tensions Disrupt Supply Routes

Oil prices slipped slightly on Thursday after a volatile trading session in global markets. Investors are keeping a close watch on how recent US-Iran military strikes may affect oil supply chains. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, is currently running below normal levels. The reduced activity has raised concerns about global oil availability and the potential for further price increases. Nations are now looking at alternative energy sources as existing reserves continue to deplete.

MP govt refuses prosecution sanction for minister over Col Qureshi remarks

The Madhya Pradesh government has prepared a five-point response to submit before the Supreme Court regarding minister Kunwar Vijay Shah's controversial remarks. The state cabinet has decided not to grant sanction for prosecuting Shah, citing the absence of any formal complaints against him. The government also contended that Shah did not name any specific officer in his comments. Additionally, authorities noted that the minister had tendered an apology, which they presented as a mitigating factor in their defence.

Niemann calls on FIDE to penalise players who publicly accuse rivals of cheating

American grandmaster Hans Niemann has urged FIDE to take disciplinary action against players who make public cheating accusations, particularly against young competitors. His remarks were directed at Russian No. 1 Ian Nepomniachtchi, who labelled a move by 14-year-old Canadian IM Aaron Mendes as suspicious during a Titled Tuesday game. Mendes, despite the scrutiny, went on to win the match after Nepomniachtchi made a blunder and resigned. Niemann argued that such public allegations can be damaging, especially when they target junior players.