Finance leaders from across the world will meet in Washington this week under the shadow of the Middle East conflict, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank expected to lower growth forecasts and raise inflation projections as the war disrupts the global economy, according to Reuters report.The conflict marks the third major…
Asian equities showed signs of stabilising on Thursday, but investors remained cautious after a turbulent week marked by a sharp AI-driven market sell-off, uncertainty over the US interest rate outlook and renewed geopolitical tensions that briefly sent oil prices soaring.Taiwan’s benchmark climbed 666.47 points to 40,705.65, up 1.66%, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 201.22 points…
The living spaces are decorated not only with plants. According to Vastu Shastra, some plants can alter the energy of a house and create a positive, prosperous and emotionally healthy environment.Vastu experts say that the right plants in the right places can balance the energies and create a harmonious ambience. Plants are often seen as…
Parents to be Aditya Seal & Anushka Ranjan are all smile during a traditional Godhbharai (Image credits: Instagram) Parents to be Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan enjoyed a traditional Godh bharai before welcoming their firstborn.Anushka took to the Stories section of her official Instagram handle on Sunday and uploaded two pictures from the baby shower.In…
President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards for personnel of the defence forces and CAPF. NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday approved 78 gallantry awards for personnel of the Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. Of the 78 awards, 13 have been approved posthumously,…
Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Operation Epic Fury — an extensive US military action under President Donald Trump, have achieved its most consequential objective: the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in strikes carried out early Sunday against the political heart of Tehran.According to initial reports, the operation did not only target…
Kuwait issues advisory to stop outdoor work as extreme conditions hit / Image: file Kuwait has urged companies to temporarily suspend outdoor work as unstable and potentially dangerous weather conditions sweep across the country, raising serious safety concerns for workers exposed to open environments.The advisory, issued on March 26, comes as authorities warn of worsening…
A year after US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs shook global markets, Washington is back with another round, this time targeting drug and metal imports. The earlier tariffs, announced on April 2 last year, had sent ripples across major financial markets as investors assessed their impact. Now, the US has unveiled fresh measures on…
A well-crafted budget has the potential to unlock new opportunities for growth and with careful planning and foresight, individuals can make the most of it. (AI image) By Jiju VidyadharanThe Union Budget 2026 provides the government an opportunity to accelerate India’s economic transformation in the wake of prolonged global uncertainties and higher tariffs imposed by…
Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma endured a disappointing end to his IPL 2026 campaign after registering an unwanted record during Mumbai Indians’ defeat to Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium. The MI opener was dismissed for a duck by Jofra Archer, a wicket that also saw him equal the record for the…
