US stock markets surged on Wednesday while oil prices plunged sharply as investors bet on a possible breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore global crude supplies, AP reported.The S&P 500 climbed 0.8 per cent and headed towards another record close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 487 points,…
India captain Shubman Gill cut a disappointed figure after his side squandered a commanding position to suffer a four-wicket defeat against England in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Thursday, July 16, 2026.After cruising to 180/3, India endured a dramatic middle-order collapse to be bowled out for just 233, a total England chased…
‘Hanuman Ansh’ has turned into a surprise box office winner, raking in Rs 61 crore net in India over 27 days since its release. Interestingly, before the spiritual drama made its way to theatres, director Vishal Chaturvedi faced a rejection that, in hindsight, pushed him to move forward with the story of Neem Karoli Baba,…
NEW DELHI: An X user tagged Shashi Tharoor while joking that if the Congress MP came across a viral post comparing rasgulla to idli, it would result in an ‘eloquent linguistic assassination.‘What followed was exactly that, as Tharoor delivered a detailed and humorous defence of the iconic South Indian dish in his trademark style.The viral…
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has published the provisional answer key for the 2026 LDC Grade II and Junior Assistant recruitment examination. Candidates can access the answer key and question paper PDFs online to verify their responses and estimate their probable scores. After examining objections submitted by candidates, the board will issue the final answer…
Rupee staged a recovery in early trade on Friday, rising 22 paise against the US dollar after opening on a weak note, with likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India helping the domestic currency steady despite crude oil prices breaching the $100-a-barrel mark.The currency, which had ended 20 paise weaker at 96.73 on Thursday,…
With ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’ hitting cinemas on May 15, Ayushmann Khurrana is celebrating an unexpected but meaningful link to Aamir Khan and the golden age of Hindi situational comedy. The family entertainer, directed by Mudassar Aziz, features the classic song ‘Aaj Na Chhodunga Tujhe Dum Duma Dum’ from Aamir’s 1990 blockbuster ‘Dil’, and…
Germany’s Jonathan Tah, 2nd left, celebrates after scoring a goal later disallowed during the World Cup match. (AP Photo) Germany’s controversial FIFA World Cup 2026 exit has sparked a wave of criticism from some of the country’s biggest football names, with former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp leading the backlash by questioning the VAR decision that…
SC to decide on Tejpal’s plea against surrender after 10-year rape conviction NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Monday said it would pass order on former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal‘s plea seeking exemption from surrender after Bombay High Court convicted and sentenced him to 10 years of imprisonment in a 2013 rape case, with Goa govt opposing…
Kia India has expanded the Seltos lineup with the launch of two new top-spec variantsGTX(O) and X-Line(O). These are priced from Rs 21.57 lakh, ex-showroom. The new trims bring additional safety, technology and convenience features and are available with both turbo-petrol and diesel engine options.One of the biggest highlights of the GTX(O) and X-Line(O) is…
