Russia has begun selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by sustained military expenditure, according to a report by Berlin-based news outlet bne IntelliNews.Regulatory data show that between 2022 and 2025, Russia sold gold and foreign…
“Don’t worry,” “It’s alright,” “Everything is fine.” Many parents say this when they feel their child looks worried. But do these phrases actually help? The answer is rarely. While there’s nothing wrong with the immediate response and naturally every parent wants to protect their child from stress, however, there are better ways that can teach…
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died at the age of 29, confirmed his team and representatives on Tuesday. Brandon Clarke, a 29-year-old forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, has died. A first-round draft pick in 2019, he faced injury struggles in his final season. (AP) This unexpected news signifies the conclusion of the career of a…
CBSE blocks DoS attack while processing over 56,000 verification and re-evaluation requests NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday said it had successfully thwarted a massive cyberattack targeting its verification and re-evaluation portal, even as the platform continued to process tens of thousands of student requests amid ongoing scrutiny of the…
Elon Musk took the stand in the ongoing trial against OpenAI, where lawyers raised questions about the role of his partner and mother of his four children, Shivon Zilis. During court proceedings, OpenAI’s legal team argued that Zilis played a key behind-the-scenes role and acted as a “covert liaison” between Musk and OpenAI, even after…
Mumbai-based Gujarat Themis Biosyn Ltd. (GTBL) has informed exchanges that it has signed an asset purchase agreement with Sanofi to acquire a portfolio of anti-tuberculosis (TB) and anti-infective brands, along with associated trademark and commercial rights. The deal, valued at €158 million, includes 13 established branded generic products with a presence across more than 55…
The sea has long been a place of awe, fear, and a healthy dose of superstition. Long before the advent of modern navigation and weather forecasting, sailors had to use their instincts and experience, along with a strange set of unofficial guidelines, to survive the unpredictable sea. Among these unofficial guidelines were some very strict…
Starbucks has reportedly announced job cuts in its technology teams. According to an internal communication sent to employees (seen by The Seattle Times), the company noted that it is laying off staff as part of a restructuring of its technology organisation. This week, the company informed the laid-off employees that the report noted. There had…
BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: BJP leader and former MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday claimed he was aware of alleged misuse and theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, but said he was not in a position to disclose details at present.Speaking to reporters at his…
Shares of Aditya Birla Capital could remain in focus after CNBC-TV18 learnt from sources that the company is likely to announce a fund raise of around ₹4,000–₹5,000 crore soon. According to sources, the proposed capital raise may be executed through a combination of a preferential issue and a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP). Sources indicated that…
