Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty surged nearly 2 per cent on Tuesday, tracking gains in Asian markets after US President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt on strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,372.06 points, or 1.89 per cent, to close at 74,068.45. During the session, it rallied as much as…
Talking on the US-Israel-Iran war on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Lok Sabha that ethanol production had helped reduce the country’s import bill. “In the past 10–11 years, unprecedented work has been done on ethanol production and blending. A decade ago, India had only about 1.5% ethanol blending capacity. Today, we are close…
A recent viral Instagram reel has reignited the debate around electric mobility and its real-world impact, after showing an electric bus being charged using a diesel generator. The video shows the bus connected through a specialised transformer setup, drawing power ranging from 20,000 watts up to 400 kilowatts.The clip is going viral because it appears…
Kannada superstar Yash, initially known for his boyish charm in ‘Jambada Hudugi,’ underwent a dramatic transformation with the ‘KGF’ series, becoming a pan-India action icon. His signature beard, long hair, and intense portrayal of Rocky Bhai captivated audiences worldwide. Now, fans eagerly anticipate his next venture, ‘Toxic,’ directed by Geethu Mohandas, expecting a fresh, modern,…
Democrat Alderwoman Maria Hadden suggested that Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman, 18, who was shot dead on Thursday morning while walking with friends along the city’s lakefront near campus, was “in the wrong place at the wrong time”.Hadden said the deadly shooting appeared to be a case of Gorman being “in the wrong place…
JNU MBA admissions 2026: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has opened the registration window for the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has officially opened on the official website, jnuee.jnu.ac.in. The last date to fill the application form is March 31, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can visit the official website to register for the MBA exam…
NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2026 season is about to kick off, the biggest story off the field is the USD 1.63 billion (GBP 1.2 billion) acquisition of the Rajasthan Royals by a consortium led by US-based entrepreneur Kal Somani. While Somani has been a minority investor in the one-time IPL-winning franchise since 2021, this…
In the countryside of Hidrolândia, life moves differently. Francisco Matías, known locally as Seu Chiquinho, is 80 years old and has chosen a path most people would consider unusual today. He lives in a clay house built by his father in 1920, a structure that has quietly endured for 105 years. The house is simple…
Ottniel Baartman (l) and PSL trophy After Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani and Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka, South African fast bowler Ottniel Baartman could be the third foreign player to ditch the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and join an Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise.The 33-year-old right-arm fast bowler withdrew from the PSL last week and Pakistani news…
Gold prices extended losses for the fifth consecutive session on Tuesday, even as retail rates in major cities moved higher. Gold contracts for April delivery on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) fell by Rs 2,260, or 1.62 per cent, to Rs 1,37,000 per 10 grams, amid continued uncertainty over geopolitical developments in the Middle East.Analysts…