Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday urged his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to hold direct talks, and said that Ukraine could not afford to simply wait for the Trump administration to refocus on the war while Washington remains heavily engaged in the conflict with Iran.In an open letter – his first public message to the…
Shares of HDFC Bank Ltd. will be in focus on Monday, April 20, after India’s largest private lender reported its March quarter results over the weekend. The performance was broadly steady at the core level, though sentiment may remain watchful amid a few overhangs. The lender’s net interest income (NII) grew around 3% YoY, coming…
Jonathan Schiessl, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Westminster Asset Management believes strong US earnings are continuing to drive global equity markets higher, especially semiconductor stocks, despite rising concerns around inflation and bond yields. He said India remains an attractive long-term market, but global investors are still cautious on allocations for now. Schiessl also pointed to China’s…
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd said on Wednesday, May 20, it has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for a railway signalling and infrastructure project awarded by the East Coast Railway, valued at about ₹164.19 crore. The project involves the provision of MSDAC systems aimed at improving reliability in the automatic block signalling (ABS) section between…
As soaring summer temperatures bring swarms of biting insects across the UK, one animal charity in Devon has found an unexpectedly charming solution to keep its rescued donkeys comfortable. Around 40 donkeys at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth are now wearing adapted pyjama bottoms, leggings and specially designed “don-gerees” to shield their legs from painful…
Yurok attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis and the Klamath River, where her family helped lead a historic river restoration effort. More than a century after four dams cut off the Klamath River’s natural flow, salmon are finally swimming freely upstream again. The historic comeback follows the completion of the world’s largest dam removal project in October…
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced fresh guidelines for empanelment of insolvency professionals to streamline and speed up appointments in corporate insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, PTI reported.The revised framework lays down procedures for preparing a panel of insolvency professionals (IPs) who can serve as Interim Resolution Professionals (IRPs), Resolution Professionals (RPs),…
Asian shares declined during open on Thursday, Aoril 30, while Brent crude prices gained. Japan’s Nikkei index was down 0.8%, while South Korea’s Kospi index was little changed. US equity-index futures advanced, lifted by late-session gains in tech giants, as the artificial intelligence trade remained a key driver of markets, while oil prices surged on…
Hollywood star Ryan Gosling revealed a surprising childhood passion for soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives,’ admitting he’d feign illness to watch them. He expressed deep respect for soap actors’ demanding craft, citing their need to memorize extensive scripts for single takes. Ryan Gosling, who is currently going viral for his performance on ‘Project…
NEW DELHI: With less than 1% of patients in need receiving palliative care in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is set to launch a multi-state implementation study to develop and scale services across the public health system.Palliative care—focused on relieving pain and improving quality of life for patients with serious illnesses such…
