There exists a subtle class divide in the world when you use terms such as new money and old money. For the unaware, old money is people who possess generational wealth whereas new money are those who have recently acquired it. Thus, when it comes to luxuries like wearing brands or flying business class, the…
Asian stock markets moved higher on Friday as optimism surrounding ongoing US-Iran negotiations supported investor sentiment, although rising crude oil prices continued to keep inflation worries alive. Market confidence remained upbeat for a second consecutive session amid hopes that diplomatic efforts could help restore stability to global energy supplies following weeks of uncertainty caused by…
NTA chief Abhishek Singh (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Weeks after the massive NEET-UG 2026 controversy, a parliamentary standing committee on Thursday sought an update from National Testing Agency (NTA) director general Abhishek Singh on the ongoing probe into the paper leak, while also questioning officials on steps being taken to prevent such incidents in the…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded higher on Friday as investor sentiment improved on hopes of progress in US-Iran peace talks, although rising oil prices and continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz kept inflation concerns in focus.Tokyo led regional gains, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 surging more than 2 per cent. Taiwan’s market…
MQ 9 Reaper drone (Image/AirForce website) Iran has destroyed more than two dozen MQ-9 Reaper drones operated by the United States since the beginning of the war. The losses, estimated at nearly $1 billion, have significantly dented Washington’s fleet of one of its most advanced unmanned combat aircraft systems.According to reports, at least 24 MQ-9…
Michael Keating, the acclaimed British actor, has passed away at the age of 79. The news of his death was confirmed by his agent to the Press Association.According to Spectrum News, Keating, best known for his role as Reverend George Stevens in ‘EastEnders’ and as the criminal mastermind Vila Restal in the sci-fi drama ‘Blake’s…
Chennai Super Kings’ skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (ANI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad, captain of Chennai Super Kings, has been fined INR 24 lakh after his side maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.According to the IPL’s Code of Conduct under Article 2.22, which deals with…
Auqib Nabi, the Jammu and Kashmir speedster was the top wicket-taker in Ranji Trophy last season. (photo/IANS) MUMBAI: Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar has slammed the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee for ignoring Jammu & Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi despite his extraordinary 2025-26 Ranji Trophy campaign while picking India’s squad for the oneoff Test against Afghanistan…
Chinese president Xi Jinping is expected to travel to North Korea as early as next week to meet leader Kim Jong-un, following a tightly sequenced round of high-profile summits in Beijing that included visits by US president Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin.The prospective trip would come days after Xi met Trump in Beijing…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s skipper Pat Cummins and teammates celebrate the wicket of Chennai Super Kings’ Kartik Sharma during their Indian Premier League 2026 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai on Monday. (ANI Photo) New Delhi: Every now and then, the cricketing world needs a reminder that Pat Cummins remains exceptional at his primary craft: fast…