Strait of Hormuz disruption impact: India considers dedicated Rs 1,000 crore war-risk cover to support insurers

Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…

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Quote of the day by Fyodor Dostoevsky: “Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.” |

Fyodor Dostoevsky (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes are relevant no matter how much the world changes. One of the most powerful reflections came from the Russian novelist and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky, who once wrote:“Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that…

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Dembele brings Champions League trophy to French Open after PSG’s title triumph – Watch | Tennis News

PSG’s Desire Doue, left, and Warren Zaire-Emery walk onto the center court with Chgampions league trophy at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Monday, June 1, 2026. (AP Photo) Fresh from Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League triumph, Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele and three of his teammates brought the trophy to the French Open on…

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Suresh Wadkar denies rejecting Madhuri Dixit’s marriage proposal, blames Archana for rumours: ‘Padma had already entered my life’ |

Veteran singer Suresh Wadkar has addressed the long-standing rumour that he once rejected a marriage proposal from Madhuri Dixit because she was “too thin.” ‘Madhuri might pull out whatever hair I have left’ Speaking to Lallantop, Wadkar dismissed the claim and revealed that he never actually received any proposal from the actress’s family.“Hey Bhagwan, woh…

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WTO talks stuck over e-commerce moratorium

NEW DELHI: WTO talks in Cameroon are deadlocked over a moratorium on e-commerce with the US seeking a long freeze on countries for levying tax on digital downloads and streaming, while India is so far unwilling to agree to this period.Starting from two years, India has indicated its willingness to go up to four, with…

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