Oil prices edged lower early on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to raise production targets again from August, while improving exports from the Gulf and higher Russian shipments fuelled expectations of increased global crude supplies.While Brent crude slipped 0.58% to $71.70 a barrel, WTI crude was down 0.36% at $68.44 a barrel around 7:30 am IST….
UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 result out in PDF format: Download list, check next steps and Mains dates NEW DELHI: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the Civil Services Preliminary Examination (CSE) 2026 result in PDF format on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the examination held on May 24, 2026, can now…
Former President Ram Nath Kovind with PM Narendra Modi at book launch NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released the autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind and urged the “new generation” to draw lessons from Kovind’s writings and experiences.The book, “The Times of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles,” was released…
BlackRock has restricted investor withdrawals from its $26 billion HPS Corporate Lending Fund (HLEND) after redemption requests surged beyond the usual threshold, underscoring mounting pressure in the $2 trillion global private credit market, Reuters reported.The move came after investors sought to withdraw $1.2 billion in the first quarter, equivalent to roughly 9.3% of the fund’s…
Carlos Alcaraz (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Australian Open title with a commanding four-set victory over Novak Djokovic, defeating the Serbian 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. The win not only denied Djokovic a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam but also made Alcaraz the youngest man in…
Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) IPL-2026 isn’t over yet, but heads have already begun to roll at franchises that fared disastrously this year. On Friday, Rishabh Pant stepped down as captain of Lucknow Super Giants, which finished at the bottom of the table. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya‘s tumultuous tenure as Mumbai Indians skipper is…
The Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy took a significant turn today, with the Centre transferring the board’s chairman and secretary and ordering a formal inquiry into the procurement of services for the digital evaluation system.According to an official order, a one-member committee headed by S. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson of the…
Aamir Khan has always done things his own way, and his wedding attire reflected that individuality. Be it his nose ring look or wearing a hairband and kurtas, the actor has never succumed to any fashion trends and has his own sense of style, which is what sets him apart. Aamir tied the knot with…
Pop superstar Britney Spears was released from police custody Thursday morning after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, according to legal filings and US media reports.The 44-year-old singer was arrested Wednesday night and booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department on suspicion of DUI, several entertainment news outlets…
“A woman is not to marry a man merely because she is asked, or because he is attached to her, and can write a tolerable letter.”— Jane Austen, Emma (1815)Written over two centuries ago, this line from Jane Austen still feels startlingly modern. It quietly pushes back against the pressure many women—then and now—feel to…
