South Korea’s benchmark stock index, the KOSPI, witnessed another sharp decline on Friday, forcing the exchange to temporarily halt trading for the second time this week as a wave of selling swept through technology and semiconductor stocks amid mounting concerns over the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The Korea Exchange suspended trading for 20 minutes after…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman agreed to a limited GPT-5.6 release after the Trump administration asked the company to restrict access to government-approved partners first. The US government has asked OpenAI to hold back its newest AI model, GPT-5.6, releasing it only to a small group of partners that Washington signs off on first, according to…
For more than two decades, Tom Leppard chose a life that few could imagine. Living alone in a tiny stone hut on Scotland’s Isle of Skye, he survived without electricity, running water or modern comforts, relying instead on a nearby stream for water and a weekly kayak trip for supplies. Yet his isolated lifestyle was…
The Department of Fertilisers (DoF) has issued an Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) for setting up Green Urea plants and recently held a high-level pre-EOI meeting. The Centre has drawn up a roadmap to kickstart Green Urea production in India, proposing annual procurement of 7.24 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of Green Ammonia under the…
India’s Tilak Varma (AP/PTI Photo)( Tilak Varma may have earned one of the biggest promotions of his career, but former India batter Mohammad Kaif has reminded the youngster that the vice-captaincy comes with no guarantees in the current Indian team setup.The 23-year-old left-hander was recently appointed India’s new T20I vice-captain following a significant leadership reshuffle…
Candidates to follow JNU PG admission schedule till August 10 as merit lists released online JNU PG admissions 2026: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced the results for admission to its two-year postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates who applied for MA, MSc and MCA courses through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)…
Akshay Kumar REVEALS Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor’s absence from ‘Welcome To The Jungle’; Says, ‘You will find them in Welcome 4’ Akshay Kumar has raised hopes of a reunion featuring the original ‘Welcome’ cast by hinting that Nana Patekar and Anil Kapoor could return if Welcome 4 becomes a reality. The actor shared that the…
Every grand celebration needed a grand sweet, and laddoos rarely disappointed. Whether made from roasted gram flour, wheat or sesame, these bite-sized treats were enriched with dry fruits, saffron and pure ghee in royal kitchens. They travelled well, lasted longer than many desserts and became a staple at coronations, festivals and palace ceremonies, making them…
State-run Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd on Friday (June 26) approved a proposal to increase its borrowing limit to ₹2.2 lakh crore from ₹1.8 lakh crore, subject to shareholder approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The board also approved raising up to $500 million in foreign currency funds through External Commercial…
A BJP corporator in Agra staged a unique protest for his birthday, standing knee-deep in a filthy drain to highlight the municipal corporation’s alleged neglect of drainage works. AGRA: In an unusual protest against the Agra Municipal Corporation’s alleged neglect of drainage works, BJP corporator Kishan Nayak celebrated his birthday by standing knee-deep in a…
