Today marks one year of Operation Sindoor, the tri-service military operation launched by India on the night of 6-7 May 2025 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir that claimed 26 lives. Events of this nature often create periods of uncertainty, not only socially and politically, but also across financial markets….
NEW DELHI: The United States has approved the possible sale of support services and related equipment for Apache attack helicopters and M777 ultra-light howitzers to India in deals worth more than $428 million, according to the US department of state.The proposed sale includes Apache helicopter sustainment support services valued at an estimated $198.2 million and…
Zakir Khan breaks down as father performs Sitar at his last Mumbai show before indefinite break; fans say, ‘Nothing more emotional’ Comedian Zakir Khan‘s final Mumbai performance before an indefinite break from touring turned into an unforgettable emotional moment when his father, classical sitarist Ustad Ismail Khan, walked onto the stage for a surprise appearance,…
State-owned iron ore miner NMDC Ltd. has revised the prices of its iron ore products with effect from July 10, 2026, the company said in a regulatory filing on Friday. Under the revised pricing, Baila Lump (65.5%, 10–40 mm) has been fixed at ₹5,450 per tonne, while Baila Fines (64%, -10 mm) will be priced…
Argentina’s dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final has sparked controversy beyond football after several players displayed a banner declaring “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (“The Malvinas are Argentine”). Argentina’s defender #19 Nicolas Otamendi (L) and midfielder #11 Giovani Lo Celso show a banner that reads in Spanish, “The Malvinas…
A chance discovery in Poland in 1933 revealed a prehistoric settlement. This ancient site, preserved for over two thousand years, showcased advanced urban planning and engineering. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Historical narratives at their very best rarely originate within the controlled confines of a lab or museum. Often, they occur purely by chance and the…
Rohit Sharma (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) MUMBAI: Rohit Sharma has been in the news more due to his dodgy fitness than his batting in IPL-2026. Hampered by the recurrence of an old hamstring injury, the 39-year-old batter has played eight matches for the Mumbai Indians, in which he has scored 283 runs at an average of…
Bitcoin extended its decline, falling below the $61,000 mark as the cryptocurrency continued its sharp correction over the past 10 days. Bitcoin was trading at $60,841, down $2,974 or 4.66% in the latest session. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has dropped nearly $18,000 in just 10 days, reflecting sustained selling pressure. The fall marks a steep…
Ireland players after winning the series against India. (Video grab) NEW DELHI: Jai Moondra admitted he was still struggling to believe what had just happened after inspiring Ireland to one of the greatest moments in the country’s cricket history, as emotional celebrations broke out following the hosts’ stunning 2-0 T20I series sweep over reigning world…
