IEA Chief Fatih Birol has signalled readiness for further oil releases as the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt global energy markets. Speaking after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Birol said 400 million barrels have already been released — just 20% of total emergency reserves — and more can be deployed “if and when necessary.” He, however, expressed hope that additional intervention would not be required. With the Strait of Hormuz shut and dozens of ships stranded, concerns over global energy security continue to mount....
The 95 artworks currently on display at Lalit Kala Akademi are drawn from a larger body of works that the artist has been developing since 2013. Rendered in layers of ink and acrylic, the compositions are awash in turquoise blue, vivid teals, and rich magentas, while also reflecting memories of growing up in Chennai. Across these works, free-floating bananas — clustered and peeled — recur as repetitive motifs, often set against the background of a checkered floor where most scenes unfold. ...
Karnataka High Court mandates strict age verification for liquor-serving venues, holding management accountable for underage access and consumption....
Selected from 9,400 submissions across 37 countries, the 100 photographs on display traverse intimate and political terrains. In MRC Nagar, photographer Swastik Pal captures life in the Sundarbans, where severe climate change has brought humans and wildlife into closer contact. Shane Hynan’s Beneath Beofhod reflects on Ireland’s boglands as sites of memory and restoration, while Mateo Trevisan’s More than the Sun examines the impact of coal-driven industrialisation in the Western Balkans. ...
OpenAI on Tuesday announced key leadership appointments for its nonprofit arm and committed to investing at least $1 billion through the division...
President of Mysuru District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission A.K. Naveen Kumari has called upon consumers to check for quality certifications like ISI on products before purchasing them....
Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Track updates on the Parliament Budget Session as the Transgender Bill moves to the Rajya Sabha. Follow The Hindu for the latest updates on the Budget Session on March 25, 2026....
