CNG prices were increased by Re 1 per kg on Saturday, marking the third hike in less than 10 days, amid rising global energy prices triggered by the ongoing Middle East crisis. This development comes after recent hikes in petrol and diesel prices as surging crude oil costs continue to pressure fuel rates.After the latest…
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The absence of MS Dhoni from the Chennai Super Kings dugout in IPL 2026 has sparked widespread curiosity, but batting coach Michael Hussey has now revealed the selfless reason behind the veteran’s decision to stay away.Speaking ahead of CSK’s marquee clash against Mumbai Indians at Chepauk, Hussey explained…
Quote of the day by Richard P. Feynman A short and direct quote from Richard P. Feynman still resonates with people of all ages in a world where science and other difficult topics can be hard to understand. Feynman was a physicist who was known for being able to explain difficult ideas in simple terms….
Asian stock markets were locked in a tug of war in the first half of the year, caught between Middle East tensions and the artificial-intelligence boom that laid bare a chasm between AI haves and have-nots. South Korea’s Kospi benefited from the booming AI trade in the first half of 2026. But cracks are appearing…
Stock market: How Sensex and Nifty settled in the previous session Stock market extended its losing streak in the previous session, with Sensex and Nifty closing lower for the third consecutive session. The slump came as surging crude oil prices and heavy selling in banking stocks dampened investor sentiment. BSE Sensex dropped 715.06 points, or…
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has expanded the eligible investment universe under the National Pension System (NPS) to include rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development Bank (NDB), in a move that widens the pool of approved debt instruments for pension funds. According to a circular issued by the regulator, the amendment…
Shafali Verma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India kept their Women’s T20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive with a convincing five-wicket victory over Bangladesh at Old Trafford on Thursday, overcoming yet another disappointing fielding display to register a crucial win in Group A.Chasing a modest target of 137, India rode on a blistering knock from…
Sam Altman 1, Elon Musk 0 Elon Musk has lost his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI. A nine-person jury in Oakland on Monday ruled unanimously that the world’s richest man waited too long to sue—and on that basis cleared CEO Sam Altman, president Greg Brockman and OpenAI itself of his core allegation that they “stole…
Oister Global, an India-focused private markets asset manager, has announced the launch of its third secondary investment vehicle, ACE Fund III, with a target corpus of ₹500 crore (₹250 crore base plus ₹250 crore greenshoe). The launch follows the 2x oversubscription of its predecessor, ACE Fund II, which closed at ₹400 crore against a target…
President Donald Trump speaks during the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va. AP/PTI TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday dramatically raised the stakes in already delicate peace efforts in the middle east by demanding that key Muslim allies – including Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey, and Qatar –…
