Asian shares declined as oil prices rose after the US launched fresh strikes against Iran. South Korea’s Kospi index was down 1.6%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down 0.2%. Brent crude climbed more than 3% to $78.40 a barrel on concerns over potential supply disruptions. Australian bonds dropped with Treasury futures, while the dollar strengthened…
The truck rammed into stationary vehicles that had gathered at the scene of an earlier collision involving two cargo trucks. At least 9 people, including two children, were killed and 10 others injured after a cargo truck crashed into multiple vehicles responding to an earlier road accident on a highway in Mexico’s western state of…
NEW DELHI: The number of secondary schools with integrated science laboratories rose by about 10,000 in three years, but coverage fell to 54.6% in 2025-26, from 57.1% a year earlier and 55.9% in 2023-24, as the number of these schools expanded faster. The latest UDISE+ data shows the gap is not confined to govt schools…
MUMBAI: Foreign investors who rediscovered their appetite for Indian debt in June have now widened their interest to equities as well in July. After months of persistent selling, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net buyers in July, investing $2.59 billion (Rs 24,662 crore) in the first 10 days of the month.The reversal, triggered by…
Argentina have advanced to the semi-finals and now look ahead to what will likely be their toughest opponent of the World Cup so far — the England team. There was a suspected cyberattack and attempted breach of the Argentina Football Association’s media database, reportedly originating from Egypt. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) However, before the quarter-final…
Mammootty mourns veteran actor S. I. Rajasekhar; pens heartfelt tribute Veteran actor S. I. Rajasekhar passed away at his residence in Chingavanam. The actor was widely recognised for his performances in films and television serials particularly for playing police officers. His frequent portrayal of sub-inspectors earned him the popular nickname “S. I. Rajasekhar.” The reason…
Stocks to Watch Today, July 13: SBI, Swiggy, JSW Energy, LTM, D-Mart and others (Image: AI/ET Now) Stocks to Watch Today, July 13: Indian equities are likely to track a mix of quarterly earnings updates and key corporate developments today, with companies such as LTM, Avenue Supermarts, L&T Finance and Indian Bank reporting strong Q1…
Norwegian Air has kept its social media bet with British Airways by changing its Instagram profile picture to the British airline’s logo for 24 hours after England beat Norway 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Sunday (IST).Before the match, the two airlines agreed to a friendly wager. The losing side would replace its…
NEW DELHI: Spot a filthy kitchen, stale food or unsafe food handling at a restaurant or food outlet? Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is asking consumers to become its “eyes” on the ground by reporting food safety violations through its Food Safety Connect platform, which allows complaints to be lodged with a…
In a major claim, FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that the World Cup could expand to a 64-team format. The ongoing 2026 World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams for the first time. Initially, the decision was heavily criticised, with many feeling that it would be way too easy for strong nations. Gianni Infantino…
