Venezuela seized tanker (File photo) US secretary of war Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said the Venezuela oil blockade was “in effect anywhere in the world” shortly after American forces, after a high-stakes chase, boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil vessel, which reportedly was linked to Venezuela.“The blockade of sanctioned and illicit Venezuelan oil remains in…
The United States seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker with links to Venezuela after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic. In a post on X, the US European Command said that the Justice department and department of war has taken out the operation to seize the Bella 1 for violation of sanctions.“The @TheJusticeDept &…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday took a dig at the western hypocrisy during India’s military response under Operation Sindoor, declaring India does not need the West’s free advice. “Why don’t you look at your own region for levels of violence?” he remarked.Speaking to members of the Indian community in Luxembourg, Jaishankar…
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya (ANI photo/File) NEW DELHI: The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in poll-bound West Bengal mocked Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya after he mispronounced the name of Kolkata-based football club Mohun Bagan during a press conference.In the clip, Mandaviya was seen struggling to pronounce “Mohun Bagan” correctly, eventually uttering a word that sounded…
Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene, long known for her staunch “America first” rhetoric, has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives seeking to completely terminate the H-1B visa program, a key pathway for skilled foreign workers, a significant number of whom are from India.The legislation, designated HR 6937, was filed in the House on…
Bill Gates and Warren Buffet have shared a strong friendship bond over the years. The two are reported to have hit off at their very first meeting at Bill Gates house, at a launch hosted by Gates mother Mary. The start of Gates and Buffett’s friendship can reportedly be traced back to this single day:…
Google cofounder Larry Page has shifted key business entities, including his family office, out of California to Delaware, Nevada, and Florida. This move precedes a potential state wealth tax, which could cost him billions. Other tech titans are also exploring exits, citing tax and privacy advantages offered by states like Delaware. Google cofounder Larry Page…
Another move toward new record highs in gold would likely be triggered if geopolitical tensions broaden. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may see volatility with some consolidative bias in the coming days, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. He shares his outlook…
California authorities announced Tuesday that they arrested two individuals after CCTV footage captured their alleged burglary attempt, Fox News reported.They were accused of stealing nearly $100,000 worth of luxury handbags from a retail store. The Irvine Police Department (IPD) released footage showing suspects, dressed in black hoodies and face masks, attempting to flee the store…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today (January 7, 2026) are Varun Beverages Ltd, Havells, and IREDA. Let’s take a look:Varun Beverages Ltd – Trend Resumption After BreakoutBuy near: ₹490–₹485 | Stop Loss:…