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%…
Retail diesel prices in the United States soared past $5 a gallon, reaching a milestone seen only once before, according to GasBuddy, the fuel markets tracker. Economists warn that the surge could slow global economic activity. Diesel is essential for freight and manufacturing, and rising fuel costs are likely to push up the price of…
He was one of the three youth faces launched by the CPI(M) in West Bengal during the 2024 Lok Sabha election as the party’s Gen-Next. Two years down the lane, one of them, 35-year-old Pratikur Rehman, is on his way out of the party. He, however, declined to comment on the reasons for quitting the…
CGTMSE modifies Rules on Third Party Guarantee, Check important points for Bank Loan The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) has issued a new circular modifying the definition of “Third Party Guarantee” (TPG) under its Credit Guarantee Schemes for bank loans. What Is the Change? CGTMSE has reviewed the existing definition…
Under the cold waters of the Baltic Sea off the Åland Islands, researchers made a surprising archaeological find that provides a rare glimpse into 19th-century brewing. During a shipwreck excavation, divers recovered several bottles of beer from a schooner that sank in the 1840s. There were more than 150 bottles of champagne and five bottles…
A short auto-rickshaw ride in Delhi has triggered a larger conversation about tourist safety, public conduct and accountability after a foreign traveller shared a video of an alleged uncomfortable encounter. The clip, now circulating widely on Instagram and other platforms, has drawn sharp reactions online and prompted calls for authorities to intervene. The video was…
Sanju Samson (Pic credit: BCCI) MUMBAI: Harry Brook tried to laugh it off as he stood with his hands on his knees. Jofra Archer turned back dejected as he walked towards his mark and Sanju Samson heaved a sigh of relief as he marked his guard.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!It…
Koneru Humpy vs Divya Deshmukh (Photo: @FIDE_chess on X) The pairings for the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament and Women’s Candidates Tournament have been announced, setting the stage for who will challenge for the world chess titles. Both events will be held in Cyprus from 28 March to 16 April 2026 and will follow a double…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Reliance Industries Chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani speaks during the Opening Ceremony of India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, in New Delhi on Thursday. (India AI/ANI Video Grab) New Delhi: Reliance Industries chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said his conglomerate has lined up investments of…
A special court for hearing cases against elected representatives on Wednesday accepted a closure report filed by the state Lokayukta police in a case against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and three others over allotmentment of housing sites of the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The court also held that the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is…