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What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026 (AP) — The United States says it has destroyed more than a dozen mine-laying Iranian vessels to prevent any attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the important role the narrow passageway plays in global energy supply. The war in Iran has ground tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a halt and oil prices have been swinging sharply, highlighting the important role the narrow passageway plays in global energy supply as the Islamic Republic vowed to block the region’s oil exports, saying it would not allow “even a single liter”

Silver surges nearly Rs 11k to Rs 2.79 lakh/kg as weak dollar lifts demand

New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) Silver prices surged by Rs 10,975 to Rs 2.79 lakh per kilogram in the national capital on Tuesday, while gold rose Rs 400, tracking strong global trends as a weak US dollar boosted demand for the safe-haven asset. Ending its three-day losing streak, the white metal soared by Rs 10,975, or 4.09 per cent, to Rs 2,79,275 per kg (inclusive of all taxes) from Monday’s closing level of Rs 2,68,300 per kg, as per the All India Sarafa Association. Gold prices also moved higher, with the metal having 99.9 per cent purity rising by Rs

Those who criticise Nehru day and night praising him today: Priyanka’s dig at Rijiju

New Delhi, Mar 10 (PTI) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday took a swipe at Union minister Kiren Rijiju for quoting Jawaharlal Nehru during a debate on the resolution seeking Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s removal, saying those who criticise India’s first prime minister day and night are now citing his remarks. Intervening in the debate, Rijiju cited Nehru’s remarks during the debate in 1954 on the resolution to remove then speaker G V Mavalankar. “I would beg of hon. members sitting opposite, those who have signed it and those who in duty bound have supported it, to read

Rupee rebounds from all-time low to 91.85 against US dollar

Mumbai, Mar 10 (PTI) The rupee staged a strong recovery from its record low against the US dollar on Tuesday, gaining 36 paise to settle at 91.85 (provisional), aided by a sharp fall in global crude oil prices over hopes of de-escalation of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Sharp gains in the domestic equity markets, along with a weaker greenback, provided further support to the domestic unit, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 91.92 against the US dollar and traded in the range of 91.71-92.19 before settling at 91.85 (provisional), up 36

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