MCX gold and silver futures remained under pressure on Wednesday (June 24), tracking weak global cues amid a stronger US dollar and growing expectations that the US Federal Reserve could keep interest rates higher for longer. MCX gold futures were trading around ₹1.46 lakh per 10 grams, down over 1%, while MCX silver futures slipped…
North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon. Photo credit: AP North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for the construction of two warships similar to the 5,000-ton destroyer Choe Hyon over the next five years, according to state media. He also declared that the country’s naval nuclearisation programme is progressing as planned.Reuters…
Cristiano Ronaldo had no interest in fuelling comparisons with Lionel Messi after his match-winning brace for Portugal against Uzbekistan. The 41-year-old ended his goal drought in emphatic fashion, silencing critics who had questioned whether he still deserved a starting role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pressure had intensified after Ronaldo failed to score…
Deep in the rainforests of far north Queensland, Australia, scientists have discovered a tiny spider with an extraordinary hunting strategy. Nicknamed the “ballista spider”, the newly described species uses a silk-powered trap that launches prey into its web with accelerations reaching up to 140 times the force of gravity. Researchers say the spider specifically targets…
Representational file photo Bihar Education Department has revised school timings for secondary and higher secondary schools across the state due to the ongoing heatwave. The new schedule came into effect on June 22 and will remain in place till June 30, 2026.According to the Directorate of Secondary Education, schools will now operate from 6.30 am…
Actress Shwetha Menon has finally broken her silence regarding her quitting AMMA, stating she left the organization out of respect for herself and her principles. Menon made a bold statement on social media to explain her exit from the organization. This comes at a moment when AMMA is facing various discussions and problems. Shwetha Menon…
You can easily visit Giethoorn any time of year, though every season brings its own distinct flavour. Spring, from April to June, is widely hailed as the most stunning time to go. The village gardens are bursting with blooms, the weather is usually spot on, and the countryside is lush and vibrant. Summer means long,…
Tech Mahindra share price target: A part of the Mahindra Group, a constituent of the BSE Sensex, Tech Mahindra Ltd is in focus as brokerages shared a mixed stance on the Anand Mahindra-led company. Tech Mahindra reported a 16 per cent year-on-year increase in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 1,354 crore for…
Mumbai, Thane on alert as heavy rain triggers landslide at Malshej Ghat (Picture credits: ANI) MUMBAI: Heavy rain continued to batter Mumbai and neighbouring districts on Wednesday, triggering a minor landslide at Malshej Ghat, inundating low-lying areas and prompting weather alerts across the region.A minor landslide was reported on Tuesday evening on the Malshej Ghat…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday trashed Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Asif‘s remarks threatening war against India over suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, describing them as a desperate attempt by Islamabad to divert attention from its own failings and human rights record.“We have seen some reports on the matter. Such remarks are desperate attempts by…
