'Patience Is Limited': Saudi Threatens To Join Gulf War Amid Iran's Attacks

RIYADH: Amid Iran's continued attacks on the energy facilities of its Middle Eastern neighbours, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has warned Tehran that tolerance of his country and other Gulf states is limited, saying the strikes are "a blatant attempt at blackmail". Riyadh also called Tehran to immediately "recalculate" its strategy, saying Saudi Arabia and other neighbouring states have "very significant capacities and capabilities" that could be drawn on should they "choose to do so"....more

Iran attacks wipe out 17% of Qatar’s LNG capacity for up to five years, QatarEnergy CEO says

DUBAI/DOHA: Iranian attacks ‌have knocked out 17% of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia, said QatarEnergy's CEO and state minister for energy affairs on Thursday....more

Hegseth: US to launch ‘largest strike package yet’ on Iran today

WASHINGTON: United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that the US will today carry out “the largest strike package yet” in the ongoing US-Israeli aerial assault against Iran, during opening remarks in a Pentagon briefing. “To date, we’ve struck over 7,000 targets across Iran and its military infrastructure. That is not incremental. That is overwhelming force applied with precision. And again, today will be the largest strike package yet, just like yesterday was,” Hesgeth says on the 19th day of the operation....more

Vihaan Jain Becomes First Indian Golfer To Win AJGA OakWing Tournament

By Deepak Arora

ALEXANDRIA (Louisiana): Sixteen-year-old Indian golfer Vihaan Jain has won the 2026 AJGA (the American Junior Golf Association) Preview tournament held at OakWing Golf Club in Alexandria, Louisiana. He finished the event at four-under-par (212) on the 6,842-yard course, competing in challenging weather conditions. In the Boys Division, Vihaan Jain of India delivered an impressive performance to secure the championship. The tournament was decided on the final hole, where Vihaan made a birdie on the 18th to clinch the title, becoming the first Indian to win this prestigious event....more

Pay Without Performance: The Reform Challenge Before India's 8th Pay Commission

By Prajapati Trivedi

NEW DELHI: As the Union government prepares to initiate deliberations on the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), the long-standing framework governing the salaries of central government employees is once again under scrutiny. Constituted roughly every decade since 1946, Pay Commissions have traditionally focused on revising pay structures and adjusting compensation to inflation. Over time, however, the debate has expanded beyond wages to include questions of bureaucratic efficiency, accountability, and performance within the public administration system....more

UN's Guterres urges U.S., Israel to end war and Iran to stop attacking neighbours

BRUSSELS: United Nations General Secretary ‌Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged ⁠the United States and Israel to ‌stop the war ‌and called ‌on ⁠Iran to ⁠stop attacking its neighbours. “It is high time to ‌end this war that is risking ‌to get completely out of control,” Guterres ⁠told reporters in Brussels after he ‌met with European Union leaders....more

Lexus New Delhi Brings Japan to the Capital with ‘Whispers of Japan’ Evening

NEW DELHI: An evening of culture, cuisine and luxury came alive in the heart of the capital as Lexus New Delhi hosted “Whispers of Japan” recently, offering its customers an immersive experience inspired by the rich traditions of Japan. Around 75 Lexus guests gathered at the Janpath showroom for the exclusive event, which celebrated the spirit of Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship that defines Lexus....more

Golf Stars Akshay Bhatia, Rayhan Thomas, Molinari To Feature In HIO 2026 At DLF Golf Club

NEW DELHI: Notable golf players such as 24-year-old Indian-American Akshay Bhatia, Italy’s Francesco Molinari, Rayhan Thomas, Eugenio Chacarra of Spain and India's Veer Ahlawat, Yuvraj Sandhu and Manu Gandas are set to play in the 2026 Hero Indian Open (HIO). The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 26 to 29 at the DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram. It is co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and Indian Golf Union (IGU). Hero MotoCorp is the title sponsor of the event....more

Saptak Talwar Wins Indorama Ventures Open

AHMEDABAD: Saptak Talwar,27, the Indian with the maximum appearances on the PGA Tour Canada and European Challenge Tour, made full use of his vast international exposure to card rounds of 68-71-69-70 to win the ₹2.7 crore (US$300,000) Indorama Ventures Open at Kalhaar Blues & Greens Golf Club in Ahmedabad at 10-under 278. The victory marked Talwar’s second win on the PGTI, following his triumph at the Adani Invitational Golf Championship at his home course, Jaypee Greens in Greater Noida, last year....more

UN maritime body urges 'safe maritime corridor' in Gulf

LONDON: The UN’s maritime body called Thursday for a safe shipping “corridor” in the Gulf to evacuate stranded vessels and seafarers, in a declaration following an emergency meeting that also condemned Iran. Following two days of urgent talks in London convened because of the Middle East war, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said in formal declaration that the “safe maritime corridor” should be established as “a provisional and urgent measure”....more

Anshul Mishra wins Northern India IGU Championship

PANCHKULA: Kolkata golfer Anshul Mishra claimed the IGU Northern India Amateur Golf Championship 2026 title after a strong closing round at Panchkula Golf Club. Mishra carded rounds of 72-70-71-69 to finish at 6-under 282, sealing the victory with his best round of the week in the final round. The Kolkata golfer, ranked third on the Indian Golf Union rankings in 2025, produced a composed finish to secure the championship....more

@ Vinamra Anand starts his 2026 campaign with a win in Chandigarh

Korean Scientists Develop Light Therapy That Cuts Hair Loss Marker By 92%

SEOUL: Scientists in South Korea are developing a flexible light therapy hat that could offer a new way to treat hair loss. Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology said their specially tuned near-infrared light system reduced a key ageing marker in human hair cells by nearly 92 per cent in laboratory tests....more

Saudi Crown Prince asked Trump to keep hitting Iranians hard: NYT

NEW YORK: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has privately urged Donald Trump to continue striking Iran as the war involving Washington, Israel and Tehran enters its third week, according to a report by The New York Times. The newspaper, citing officials familiar with the conversations, said the Saudi leader has been in frequent contact with Trump during the conflict and encouraged him to “keep hitting the Iranians hard” as the fighting intensifies across the region....more

South Korean scientists create life-saving spray to stop bleeding instantly

SEOUL: Imagine a life-saving spray that instantly stops severe bleeding. That’s exactly what researchers in South Korea have developed — and it could change how wounds are treated on the battlefield, and in ambulances and emergency rooms. The next-generation hemostatic agent is being developed primarily for use by military and emergency medical professionals, though its simplicity suggests it may become more widespread in the future, allowing at-home usage....more