Benchmark indices on Wall Street had a mixed session on Wednesday, April 15, but one in which two out of the three indices ended at record high levels on hopes that the US and Iran would reach a resolution soon to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The S&P 500 notched a new record…
YouTuber Matt Walsh calls out viral teen ignorance video and pushes for voting age change to 25 (Image via Getty) The debate started quickly after a short video began spreading online. In that clip, college students on spring break were asked simple questions about world news and politics. Many of them could not answer. Some…
Fish don’t usually get the same attention as tigers, elephants, or even house cats. They’re quiet, they stay underwater, and for most of us, they’re simply part of the background.Yet some of the animal kingdom’s strangest stories belong to fish.Scientists have found fish that can change their sex, survive months without water, and even recognize…
Austerity appeal Sharad Pawar urges PM Modi to convene all-party meet (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to adopt austerity measures amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has demanded an all-party meeting, citing the potential economic impact on the country.In a post on…
A court on Friday effectively ruled out the polygraph test of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, accused of murdering realtor Ketan Agarwal, and sent them to 14-day judicial custody PUNE: A court on Friday effectively ruled out the polygraph test of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, accused of murdering realtor Ketan Agarwal, and sent them…
The Indian rupee opened 24 paise higher at 95.47 against the US dollar on Tuesday (June 9), compared with Monday’s (June 8’s) close of 95.71, supported by easing crude oil prices and a softer dollar after a pause in hostilities between Iran and Israel. The domestic currency’s gains came as oil prices retreated from recent…
Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Ministry unveils discount initiative for pilgrims via Nusuk Card. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a new initiative offering deals and discounts for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims through the Nusuk Card, aiming to improve their overall experience during the pilgrimage.The Nusuk Card serves as an official identification for pilgrims…
For years, thousands of clay tablets sat in museum drawers and digital archives with parts of their stories missing. Some were cracked beyond recognition, while others had faded so badly that even experienced specialists struggled to make out the marks pressed into the clay more than 3,000 years ago. In the world of Ancient Near…
Chirayu Rana (Left) has claimed in a lawsuit that Lorna Hajdini (Right) forced him into humiliating sexual acts Two new witness accounts have come out and testified on a high-profile sexual harassment lawsuit involving JPMorgan.According to the Daily Mail, fresh details have emerged from two individuals regarding alleged incidents at a New York apartment.The case…
Court grants bail to woman accused in TCS Nashik sexual harassment, conversion case A local court has granted bail to the woman accused in the alleged sexual harassment and religious conversion case at Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) branch in Nashik.Additional Sessions Judge K G Joshi of the Nashik Road Court granted bail to the main…
