Gold and silver began Wednesday’s session with strong gains on the Multi Commodity Exchange of India as intensifying US-Israeli air strikes on Iran and mounting geopolitical tensions spurred increased buying in safe-haven assets. April 2026 gold futures on the MCX climbed by more than Rs 2,157, or 1.33%, to trade at Rs 1,63,265 per 10…
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, left, along with New Zealand’s captain Mitchel Santner. (AP Photo) KOLKATA: And then there were four. After 52 matches over almost one month, four teams will fight it out for the coveted T20 World Cup. As two usual suspects — South Africa and New Zealand, who share a healthy sporting…
Abhishek Sharma (Pic credit: BCCI) Back at the Wankhede, Team India opener will hope to rediscover fearless touch at the venue where he smashed 135 vs England last yearMUMBAI: Given the way Abhishek Sharma punished everything bowled at him in the lead-up to the T20 World Cup, he was tipped to light up the tournament….
A police station lies in ruins after an airstrike in Tehran on Tuesday By Steven ErlangerThe Islamic Republic of Iran’s first priority is to survive. To do that, its leaders will want to drive up the cost of the war for President Trump – in terms of American casualties, costs and inflation – to try…
The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) will begin the registration process for undergraduate admissions for the 2026 academic session tomorrow, March 5, 2026. Students can apply online through the official admission portal iiseradmission.in once the application window opens.Every year, IISERs admit students to their science programmes through a national-level admission process. The…
As Holi approaches, the tradition of wearing white is explained through its visual appeal as a canvas for vibrant colors. This choice also symbolizes purity, peace, and a fresh start, aligning with the festival’s spirit of forgiveness and unity. Practically, inexpensive white clothing is ideal for the inevitable mess and warm weather. It’s that time…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to alcohol and drugComedian Andy Dick recently shared a chilling account of his overdose ordeal, turning a dark chapter into a raw lesson on survival and second chances. To many, this might be a small incident, but for Andy Dick, opening up about something so endangering was a life-changing…
There are unique traits for each sign of the zodiac that assist to define their personalities and make them different from one another. It would be nice to know what the universe has in store for you at the start of the day, wouldn’t it? Read on to see if today will be lucky for…
File photo: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted the committee of privileges, a key panel of the House which is tasked with looking into complaints of breach of privilege against a member and can even recommend expulsion.BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad will head the 15-member committee, which…
By Shiva RajoraNEW DELHI: Amid weak market conditions and falling interest rates, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on Monday recommended retaining the interest rate on retirement savings accumulated by nearly 31 crore unchanged at 8.25% during the current financial year. This is the third consecutive year that the social security organisation has kept the rate…
