US stocks fell sharply on Friday as renewed fears around artificial intelligence-driven disruption, a stronger-than-expected inflation reading and rising geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.The S&P 500 declined 0.8%, heading toward what could be only its second losing month in the past 10. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 569 points, or 1.2%, while the…
NEW DELHI: The commerce ministry’s arm, DGTR, has initiated an anti-dumping probe into imports of nylon chips and granules — used in the textiles industry, from China and Russia, following a complaint by a domestic manufacturer. The applicant has alleged that the dumping of Nylon 6 Chips and Granules with relative viscosity (RV) below 3…
Sultan Haitham grants a royal pardon to 334 inmates, citizens and expatriates, ahead of Accession Day/Image: ONA In a move highlighting his humanitarian approach, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued a royal pardon to 334 inmates, including Omani citizens and expatriates, as Oman marks the anniversary of his accession to the throne on…
NEW DELHI: Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Friday objected to upcoming Netflix film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, calling the title offensive and an attack on a “most respectable segment” of society, and demanded govt action. BJP said govt asked the OTT platform to remove the teaser and other promotional contents of the film from social media, govt sources…
Health insurance has become a priority area for the government, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the country would achieve universal insurance coverage by 2033 as the sector expands its reach.Replying to supplementary queries during Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the insurance industry had already made significant progress,…
Dhurandhar has shaken the box office, and the film continues to break records. Akshaye Khanna’s role as Rehman Dakait earned widespread attention. From his dialogues to his style, everyone is head-over-heels for him. Amid all this, Rehman Dakait’s Lyari residence, which has made multiple appearances in the show, has caught everyone’s attention. But did you…
Ottneil Baartman of Paarl Royals sends down a delivery during match 3 of the Betway SA20 season 4 between Paarl Royals (PR) and Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) held at the Boland Park Stadium in Paarl, South Africa on the 27th December 2025 Photo Credit: Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for SA20) New Delhi: The noise around…
The Bihar Civil Court has released the admit cards for the Attendant (Peon) recruitment examination 2026. Candidates who registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website — patna.dcourts.gov.in. The written examination for the post of Attendant (Peon), which includes General Peon and Orderly positions, is scheduled to be held…
Your phone is now your signature as UAE banks go paperless For decades, a handwritten signature was the gold standard of trust in banking, but in the UAE, the ink is finally running dry. Banks across the country have begun a coordinated phase-out of traditional signatures for retail and corporate transactions. This shift means that…
Veteran star Jackie Shroff revealed his long-held dream to collaborate with his son, Tiger Shroff, on film. Although both made appearances in ‘Singham Again,’ their roles kept them apart. Jackie underlined the necessity for a strong, engaging narrative that would unite them, a sentiment Tiger shares as he looks forward to the day they can…
