US stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday as surging oil prices and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.Shortly after opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.1 per cent to 46,879.09. The broader S&P 500 declined 1.0 per cent to 6,706.10, while the…
Workers raise a pole bearing the Indian national flag as police personnel look on during rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade, near the India Gate, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: As the country marked its 77th Republic Day, members of the sports fraternity shared messages on social media, highlighting the importance of the…
HYDERABAD: Climate-tech company Sow & Reap Chara Pvt Ltd and Sagar Cements Limited have signed a 10-year offtake agreement to deploy integrated biochar and gasification units at Sagar Cements’ Mattampally plant in Telangana, aiming to decarbonise the energy-intensive calcination stage of cement manufacturing and support the company’s net-zero emissions reduction target by 2030.Under the project,…
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday amid rising global uncertainty regarding tariffs from the United States.The Budget proposals draw a clear line between items that may turn cheaper for consumers and sectors that could feel the pinch. On the relief side, the government has moved to lower…
A viral video showing an Indian student in the United States handling a handgun has stirred a row with several social media users demanding that he be deported.The clip shows Akhilesh Chetla Ravi inside a convenience store or petrol station. In the short video, he is seen holding a handgun while radio chatter in the…
India and Canada took a step towards strengthening their economic ties on Monday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark J Carney agreed to pursue a trade-led partnership to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 and speed up negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). The two leaders held bilateral…
Is Sydney Sweeney Really ‘MAGA Barbie’? Hollywood Star Speaks Out on Political Label Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney has become the centre of an unexpected political conversation after addressing recurring online speculation about her views and identity, a discussion that she says she never asked to be a part of. Known for roles in Euphoria, The…
RCB captain Smriti Mandhana after winning Women’s Premier League title. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed a historic second Women’s Premier League title with a stunning win over Delhi Capitals in Vadodara on Thursday, but for spinner Shreyanka Patil, the triumph meant something far more personal — a tribute to skipper Smriti Mandhana,…
Asks AG To Take Up Issue With Centre New Delhi: On a petition highlighting a racially motivated attack last December that led to the death of Anjel Chakma in Uttarakhand, Supreme Court Wednesday said those who attack people for their appearance, language, race, region or origin must be dealt with an iron hand.A bench of…
The Diplomatic Reception Room is one of the rooms on the ground floor which is meant for receiving foreign ambassadors and other important guests. This room has also played an early part in the presentation of credentials. This elegant and functional room highlights the White House as the epicenter of international diplomacy. The White House,…
