NEW DELHI: Parliament is on the verge of making history, PM Narendra Modi said on Monday ahead of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha taking up his govt’s bills to implement women’s reservation in legislatures from 2029, as he expressed confidence amid demurring voices from Congress and its allies that the opposition will back the…
Saudi Arabia, Russia and five other OPEC+ countries on Sunday increased their oil production quota in a move seen as reinforcing continuity within the producers’ alliance after the United Arab Emirates’ shock withdrawal, AFP reported.The seven major producers will add “188,000 barrels per day” to their combined production quota for June, according to a statement…
Centre has no plans to increase duties on gold and silver imports, according to a government source. This comes amid growing concerns related to import duties in the country after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to avoid non-essential gold purchases over the next one year to protect forex reserves.On the trade front, US officials…
US-Iran Peace Deal: A potential thaw in US-Iran relations is lifting global market sentiment, with early signs of a tentative understanding easing concerns around disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes. The shift has triggered a broad “risk-on” mood across financial markets, fuelling expectations of an equity…
Elon Musk has unleashed a scathing online attack against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, following Apple’s allegations that the AI startup stole trade secrets from the iPhone-maker. Reacting to the news of Apple’s sweeping federal lawsuit, Musk took to his social media platform, X, to mock his former business partner in a series of posts on…
Mohammed Shami (Pic credit: LSG) NEW DELHI: Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami has made it clear that retirement is far from his mind, insisting he will only step away from international cricket the day he feels “bored” — not because of age, selection snubs, or injuries.The 35-year-old, who last played for India during their triumphant…
Akshay Kumar’s witty message to critics ahead of ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ release: ‘Replace star ratings with laughter emojis’ With ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ all set to release in cinemas tomorrow, Akshay Kumar has teased audiences and critics about the film’s plot in a typically tongue-in-cheek fashion. Akshay Kumar’s funny request to critics Taking to…
NEW DELHI: The big fish in Bengal lies stranded, as a surging BJP tide has left Mamata “Didi” ashore. The saffron wave didn’t just arrive, it crashed through West Bengal with force, splintering what once seemed an unshakeable bastion.The state that long stood as Didi’s fortress has delivered a staggering 206 seats to the BJP,…
Undoubtedly, you’ve encountered numerous social media posts that claim that the hamburgers served at McDonald’s never decay and attribute this property to some kind of chemicals or preservatives added. Such a theory may sound plausible; however, it is actually a false perception that can be easily explained by natural reasons related to common food science…
Seven of India’s 10 most-valued companies saw their combined market valuation shrink by Rs 1.54 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries accounting for the biggest decline. The losses came during the holiday-shortened trading week in which the BSE Sensex fell 639.61 points, or 0.84%, while the NSE Nifty slipped 171.55 points, or 0.72%.Among the…
