The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surpassed 2,000 confirmed cases, with 754 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health. Fuelled by the rare Bundibugyo strain, the outbreak has become the fastest-growing on record, with health authorities warning that transmission is outpacing efforts to contain it.According to AP, government data released overnight showed 2,011…
Before you make the decision on which asset class to invest in, experts believe it’s prudent to look at historical data. (AI image) Gold and silver have delivered eye-popping returns over the last one year. In contrast, Sensex and Nifty have delivered a muted performance. Gold and silver have already delivered an exceptional run over…
FSPV projects will include a minimum of 2-hour Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Looking to post solar energy generation capacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led cabinet on Friday approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) scheme. The scheme targets establishing 5,000 MW of Floating Solar PV (FSPV) capacity in the country.This is a more than seven-fold…
US stock indices were largely subdued in early Thursday trade, even as defence companies rallied sharply after President Donald Trump said he wants to significantly raise military spending.The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% in early trading, though it remained close to its recent all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 109 points, or 0.2%,…
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by a sharp $8.053 billion to touch a new all-time high of $709.413 billion in the week ended January 23, extending the recent rebound after months of pressure from rupee volatility, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India.The latest rise follows a jump of $14.167 billion in…
Reserve Bank of India on Friday proposed a simpler way to identify large non-banking financial companies (NBFC) for stricter regulation, pegging it to assets of over Rs 1 lakh crore, replacing a complex scoring system. The proposed shift has immediate implications for large financial holding companies. Tata Sons, with a standalone asset size of Rs…
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (AP Photo) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has rejected suggestions that FIFA is favouring the defending champions at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, insisting that such allegations are nothing new and instead serve as extra motivation for his players. Speaking ahead of Argentina’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland on Sunday, Scaloni…
As we celebrate Hrithik Roshan’s birthday, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma reflects on the early doubts that clouded Hrithik’s entry into Bollywood. Many were skeptical of his potential prior to his stunning 2000 debut in ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai,’ yet the film’s overwhelming success catapulted him to stardom, turning him into a beloved national figure. As…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory urging candidates to complete the CUET PG 2026 registration process on or before January 14, 2026. The application portal for the Common University Entrance Test for postgraduate admissions will close at 11:50 PM on the last date, and no extensions have been announced so far.CUET PG…
Govinda’s wife Sunita Ahuja REACTS to criticism over her language in ‘Lock Upp 2’: ‘Kaunsi aurat gaali nahi deti?’ Sunita Ahuja has addressed the criticism she often receives for being outspoken and using strong language despite her religious beliefs. Days after exiting Netflix’s reality show ‘Lock Upp 2’, Govinda‘s wife shared why she believes in…
