Since the start of the US-Iran War in February 2026, the prices of crude oil, fertilizers, and some other metals have spiked. The depreciation of the Indian Rupee has further made imports of these even costlier. Initially, it seemed the war would end quickly, the raw material prices would cool, and the Government would be…
Lord’s Cricket Ground (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches used for the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s and the third ODI between Pakistan and Australia at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium as “unsatisfactory” under its Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.Both venues have consequently been handed one…
NTA releases CUET UG 2026 answer keys, recorded responses and challenge process details CUET UG answer key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys, question papers and recorded responses for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access these materials through…
Ariana Grande, the acclaimed singer renowned for her impeccable vocals, has been performing on her ‘Eternal Sunshine’ tour with a lavish production and her signature ponytail. The clips of the 32-year-old’s opening night went viral on Instagram after she started performing on June 6 in Northern California. Seven years after her last stage performance with…
Indian traditions can be kept alive without great efforts. It’s the little things, the consistent things; those can make a big difference. Participating in festivals, telling stories, speaking the native languages, promoting traditional arts, spending time with elders, and visiting cultural landmarks are some of the things parents can do to instill a strong sense…
The Nifty bulls owe a profuse amount of thanks to the banking stocks that kept the index afloat during the weekly options expiry session. Despite that move, the index failed to achieve a breakout from the range it finds itself locked in. The fact that the Nifty even managed a 100-plus point advance was courtesy…
Speaking after inaugurating the Singappen Special Force at an event in Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Vijay reiterated his govt’s “zero tolerance” policy towards crimes against women. Photos by A Prathap CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu would introduce drone-based patrols for the first time in India to help prevent crimes against women, chief minister C Joseph Vijay said…
Accused Manisha Waghmare (ANI) NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday rejected the bail application of Manisha Waghmare, one of the accused in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).Waghmare was arrested on May 14 and was in judicial custody.The order was passed by the Rouse Avenue…
A UK man has been handed a 12-month community order after becoming the first person convicted in a British Transport Police prosecution under new legislation targeting harassment motivated by a person’s sex.David Stroud, 44, of Dartford, admitted the offence at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court after an incident on a train travelling from Hastings to London,…
Rising oil prices, higher fertiliser costs and supply disruptions linked to the Iran war are beginning to cloud India’s economic outlook, with economists warning that prolonged tensions could push up inflation, slow growth and strain government finances.India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and consumer, imports about 90% of its crude oil requirements, making it among…
