R Vaishali (Photo by Michal Walusza) NEW DELHI: History was created on the Mediterranean shores as Vaishali Rameshbabu clinched the 2026 Women’s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown later this year.Going into the final round, Vaishali’s fate wasn’t entirely in…
The TikTok US joint venture deal is expected to generate nearly $10 billion in payments for the administration of US President Donald Trump, poured in from involved investors, according to a report by the The Wall Street Journal citing sources. WSJ said that this payment forms part of an arrangement through which investors considered friendly…
GUWAHATI: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday broached the issue of beef consumption into his election campaign against Kunki Chowdhury (27), the candidate of Congress’ key ally Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) from Guwahati Central seat, accusing her parents of consuming beef and uploading a photo of it on social media.“Kunki’s mother, Sujata Gurung Chowdhury,…
NEW DELHI: Indian airlines have cancelled over 10,000 flights to West Asia since the start of the US-Iran war on Feb 28. Aviation ministry joint secretary Asangba Chuba Ao said Tuesday Indian airlines on an average had 300-350 daily flights to West Asia, a number that is now down to 80-90. Apart from monetary losses…
Britain is changing airline rules to avoid airport chaos this summer as Middle East tensions raise / Image: file The UK government is preparing for possible summer travel disruption by allowing airlines to cancel or combine flights in advance without losing valuable airport slots. The temporary move comes as global jet fuel markets remain under…
Speculation the Iran war is poised to end sent risky assets surging anew, extending a month-long rally that’s lifted the S&P 500 Index to a succession of records, added around $12,000 to the price of Bitcoin and pushed up credit and gold. A global risk-on surge swept across Wall Street after Iran declared the Strait…
Q4 Results 2026 calendar LIVE, Monday, April 13: The quarterly earnings season (Q4 FY2026) has kicked off. According to the BSE result calendar, around 50 companies will declare their Q4 FY2026 results this week. On Monday, April 13, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd, IndusInd Bank and Swaraj Engines Ltd are among the top companies…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that there were “major points of agreement” with Iran following discussions over the weekend, as the two sides continue talks amid the ongoing conflict.Speaking to reporters in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump said the negotiations had been productive despite communication challenges.“We have had very, very strong talks. We’ll see…
Mumbai: Net FPI selling on Indian exchanges reached around Rs 54,455 crore ($5.9 bn) by 13 Mar 2026 as global risk sentiment turned negative after a brief recovery in foreign flows earlier in the year.The earlier improvement in flows followed the India–US tariff deal, which reduced tariffs on Indian exports to the US and improved…
Six months post Zubeen Garg’s tragic passing, his wife has disclosed his longstanding dread of time, possibly exacerbated by his recent emotional struggles. Once classified as an accidental death in Singapore, the case is now stirring controversy as an SIT investigates it as a potential homicide, fueled by the Chief Minister’s suspicions. The search for…
