Asian stock markets began March in red, as investors reacted to increased to increasing tensions in the Middle East and stronger than expected US inflation data. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell sharply, losing over 2%, before easing to a 1.5% drop at 57,947, shedding over 900 points by 9:15. In Hong Kong, Hang Seng declined 1.7%…
Recently, the rare scientific phenomenon received global attention after reports from Tehran in March 2026 indicated that residents observed ‘dark rain’ following airstrikes on oil storage facilities. This led to massive fires that released thick smoke into the atmosphere. When rain clouds formed over the city, the raindrops fell into the clouds, thus forming dark…
It might sound strange, but many people feel stronger emotional connections to fictional characters than to people in their everyday lives. Whether it’s the quiet vulnerability of Shinji Ikari from Neon Genesis Evangelion, the complicated self-destruction of BoJack Horseman in BoJack Horseman, or the quiet courage of Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings,…
Gold extended its gain on February 23 on a weaker US Dollar as tariff uncertainty clouds the near-term outlook of the US economy. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may continue to rise if the US dollar weakness persists, says Praveen Singh, Senior Fundamental Research Analyst- Currencies and Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan:Gold…
When Indian travel vlogger Sachin Awasthi and his wife landed in South Korea’s Jeju Island expecting a great holiday, things did not turn out as they expected. The vlogger recently shared a post detailing the ordeal they faced while there. He alleges that they were denied entry, held overnight and eventually deported, an experience Awasthi…
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has taken action in a 27-year-old embezzlement case and arrested Jaideep Mitra, the then branch manager of the Golghar branch of Punjab and Sindh Bank, from Varanasi. The accused had been absconding for the past 27 years. It is alleged that he fraudulently opened bank accounts in…
When Telugu star Allu Arjun’s younger brother Allu Sirish married his longtime partner Nayanika Reddy on March 6, 2026, the celebrations felt warm, grand, and very family-focused. Big names from film and business were present, but honestly, a lot of the attention quietly drifted toward the couple’s wedding outfits. They kept things traditional, soft in…
With the end of one year of President’s Rule in Manipur less than a month away, the Centre is finding the path to government formation in the state increasingly fraught. While Kuki groups have made it clear that MLAs from the community will not join a new state government without a written assurance from the…
Representative image NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has asked all its licensees to adopt alternate cooking methods such as microwave ovens and electric induction systems at railway food centres, following a reported cut in liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.The directive applies to food plazas, refreshment rooms and Jan Aahar…
Haryana orders Govt Departments to open accounts only in PSU Banks The Haryana government has directed all its departments, boards, corporations and state-run entities to open bank accounts and do banking exclusively with public sector banks. Any department seeking to open or operate an account with a private sector bank will require prior approval from…