A senior official in the US department of defence allegedly told a military leader that US President Donald Trump does not “want to stand next to a Black female officer” at military events, according to a report in The New York Times.The comment is linked to a dispute over promotions within the US Army’s officer…
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plunged over 2% on Friday, snapping a two-day rally, as global weakness and rising geopolitical tensions dented investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 1,690.23 points, or 2.25%, to close at 73,583.22. During the session, it fell as much as 1,739.04 points, or 2.31%, to 73,534.41. The NSE Nifty declined…
Ishan Kishan and Daniel Vettori (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Sunrisers Hyderabad will be without their regular skipper and lead pacer Pat Cummins for at least the first two weeks of the IPL, with the Australian currently working his way back to full bowling fitness.Head coach Daniel Vettori moved to allay concerns around Cummins’ condition, stressing that…
Pondicherry result 2026: The Pondicherry University has released the provisional semester results for several undergraduate engineering programmes. The announcement, made on March 27, 2026, covers first and second semester examinations across multiple B.Tech disciplines, offering students clarity on their academic standing.The latest result notification includes a broad spectrum of B.Tech programmes. These range from traditional…
South cinema buzzes with major updates. Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ teaser arrives. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna return to ‘Ranabaali’ sets. Dhanush’s ‘Kara’ plot is revealed. Mohanlal shares a wish for his daughter Vismaya’s debut. Mammootty’s ‘CBI 6’ is confirmed. These stories offer a glimpse into upcoming films and star activities. Several key updates — some…
Key Points: Global Payments, a crucial intermediary between retailers and banks, trades well below competitors’ and its own historical multiples. The company hopes to turn things around by gaining a dominant share of the merchant acquisition market through the purchase of Worldpay and the introduction of a point-of-sale system. Global Payments could see upside from…
China has stationed converted fighter jets, now repurposed as attack drones, at multiple air bases close to the Taiwan Strait, according to a new report, in what analysts see as a significant shift in Beijing’s warfighting posture around Taiwan.Satellite imagery reviewed by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies shows rows of ageing J-6 aircraft positioned…
CHANDIGARH: Panjab University Vice-Chancellor Prof Renu Cheema Vig has been granted a four-month extension, with the Centre issuing a formal notification on March 27, just a day before her tenure was set to end.According to the notification issued by the Secretariat of the Vice-President of India, who is also the Chancellor of Panjab University, the…
In a move that signals a shift in how speed and logistics intersect, Japan has transformed one of its iconic bullet trains into a high-speed cargo carrier. The initiative by East Japan Railway Company marks the launch of the world’s first dedicated freight-only Shinkansen, repurposing a former passenger train to transport goods at speeds of…
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and reviewed the next steps in negotiations for the proposed India-US bilateral trade agreement (BTA).The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 14th ministerial conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organisation in Yaounde, Cameroon, where both sides also exchanged views…
