Shreyas Iyer urges India players to express freely, not fear failure

Oil Prices Hit Six-Week High as Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupts Supply

Crude oil prices surged to a six-week high on Thursday amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude crossed $96 per barrel while WTI climbed beyond $88, reflecting growing market anxiety. Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. Renewed attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea, coupled with Houthi naval blockades, intensified fears over disruptions to global energy supplies.

‘Our whole village went under water’: The devastating impact of Assam floods

Cricket, Hockey, Badminton Dropped from 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Glasgow will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games featuring a significantly scaled-back sports programme. Major sports including cricket, hockey, and badminton have been excluded from the event. Organisers cited financial constraints and logistical challenges as the primary reasons behind the reductions. The cuts deal a blow to India, which had performed strongly in several of these disciplines at the Birmingham 2022 Games. Multiple sports in which India had won medals in 2022 will not feature in the upcoming edition.

Delhi's First Metro-Flyover Double-Decker Project Set for December Completion

Delhi is set to get its first integrated double-decker Metro-flyover, a pioneering infrastructure project in the city. The structure combines a metro rail line and a road flyover in a single construction. The project is targeted for completion by December. Once operational, it is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion on some of northeast Delhi's busiest roads. Commuters in the area stand to benefit from reduced travel times and improved connectivity.