NEW DELHI: Despite the surge in gold and silver imports upsetting the trade balance, the trends for the two precious metals are very different. With the average price of gold rising nearly 25% on a year-on-year basis to $94,554 a kg during April-Dec, buyers became cautious, resulting in demand falling. Data released by the commerce…
Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan (AP photo) AHMEDABAD: In a massive development, 14 legendary captains from five countries -including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev and Australian great Greg Chappell, appealed to the Pakistan government on Tuesday about ensuring proper treatment for Pakistan’s 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan, who has been in jail for more…
APSC CCE result 2026 cancelled Assam’s top recruitment body has abruptly withdrawn the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 result, triggering confusion and anxiety among thousands of aspirants across the state.The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), in a short notice issued from Guwahati on February 16, 2026, cancelled the result with immediate effect after detecting what…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was visibly frustrated with paparazzi as he left the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai in the early hours of Wednesday morning, after visiting his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, who is currently under medical care.Video footage circulating online shows Salman exiting the hospital, in his car. He was joined by his brother,…
A wave of relief washes over, easing tension and restoring a sense of control. Family and friends offer support, making social events surprisingly enjoyable. Home life sees warmth return, particularly with maternal bonds, fostering peace. Work feels manageable, allowing for task completion. Financial decisions, especially regarding vehicles, require careful consideration and documentation. Prioritize savings for…
PATNA: The justice clock at Patna district courts ticked towards a rare moment on Monday when special judge Avinash Kumar of the CBI court delivered the verdict in a 15-year-old bank fraud case not inside a courtroom, but on the roadside. The extraordinary hearing took place outside the court premises as the accused, Jai Narayan…
Equity benchmark indices ended higher for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, supported by gains in banking, IT and capital goods stocks.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 173.81 points, or 0.21 per cent, to close at 83,450.96. During the session, it touched a high of 83,598 and a low of 82,987.43.The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 42.65…
Tilak Varma, right, and Suryakumar Yadav celebrate the wicket of Pakistan’s Shadab Khan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is at the fag end of the group stage matches. Till Tuesday (February 17) afternoon, 31 out of 40 group stage matches have been completed in the tournament, co-hosted by…
NEW DELHI: Australia’s players will be firmly in Ireland’s corner on Tuesday as the Lorcan Tucker-led side face Zimbabwe in their Group B clash at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.It has been a disastrous campaign for Australia in this marquee tournament, and their qualification hopes now hang by a thread. They must register a thumping…
How apprenticeships are helping higher education weather challenges and create paid learning opportunities. (Getty Images) Colleges across the US are expanding apprenticeship pathways as they confront mounting pressures over enrolment, affordability and graduate outcomes. Leaders describe a volatile climate marked by demographic shifts, technological disruption and political scrutiny, prompting institutions to rethink how credentials are…
