Gold prices in India showed a mixed trend on Thursday with futures trading marginally higher while retail rates declined in several cities and rose in select markets.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures edged up, supported by global cues and steady investor interest. The June contract rose Rs 175 or 0.12% to Rs 1,51,951…
Oracle has laid off approximately 700 workers across California and these workers are expected to lose their jobs by June 1, California state records show. These job cuts are a part of the larger layoffs that the software giant led by billionaire Larry Ellison announced earlier this month as the company pushes forward with what…
By the time summer reaches its peak, almost all homes become heat-trapping places. In most cases, the roof of a home absorbs heat from the sun during the day and then slowly lets out the heat inside the house, causing discomfort despite the functioning of fans in each room.Though air conditioners can bring a sense…
KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Baharampur’s political weight cannot be understood without its past. Established in 1757 following the Battle of Plassey, the town became one of the earliest administrative and military bases of the East India Company in India. Over time, it evolved into a commercial hub drawing European trading interests, including the Dutch and the French.This…
David Miller and Kuldeep Yadav While much of the cricket fraternity expressed sympathy for David Miller after Delhi Capitals’ heartbreaking one-run defeat, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stands baffled and stunned by the decision of the South African batter in the final moments of the chase.Delhi appeared to be in control towards the end, with…
A Bengaluru woman’s quest for a Mysore silk saree went viral after she endured an extreme wait, starting her day at 4 am for a shopping experience that took six hours just to get a token. A Bengaluru woman’s shopping trip has gone viral for all the right – and slightly unbelievable – reasons. What…
Pakistan’s stock market came under heavy pressure on Thursday, with investors reacting sharply to growing uncertainty in the Middle East. The benchmark KSE-100 index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange plunged by over 3,800 points during intraday trade, slipping to a low of 161,993 before trimming some of its losses later in the session. The sell-off…
Israel said on Thursday it killed the nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem in an overnight strike on Beirut, as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continued despite a ceasefire announcement in the US-Israeli war with Iran.“The IDF struck in the Beirut area and eliminated Ali Yusuf Harshi, the personal secretary and nephew of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim…
Afghanistan star all-rounder Rashid Khan has hinted that he may skip the upcoming one-off Test against India, scheduled for June 2026 in Mullanpur, as he continues to manage his workload following back surgery.The 27-year-old, who underwent lower-back surgery after the 2023 ODI World Cup, revealed that doctors have advised him to stay away from red-ball…
These new forms for application of PAN are replacing the earlier framework under Rule 114 of the Income-tax Rules, 1962. (AI image) Applying for a PAN Card? The Income Tax Department has introduced four new types of forms for application of Permanent Account Number, and taxpayers should take note of these before applying for a…