NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, according to Reuters, in a move aimed at curbing precious metal imports and easing pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves.The sharp increase in duties comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to avoid buying gold…
US defense secretary Pete Hegseth defended President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion military budget before House and Senate lawmakers on Tuesday, as Congress pressed the Pentagon over the rising cost of the Iran war, weapons stockpiles and the administration’s long-term strategy in the conflict.The hearings came as the Trump administration faces growing pressure from the…
Hardik Pandya (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya dropped a major hint about his whereabouts through his latest Instagram story, where the star all-rounder was seen training at the Reliance facility in Mumbai amid doubts over his availability for MI’s next IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala on Thursday.The all-rounder,…
The worlds of Bollywood and Formula One collided at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival as Alia Bhatt was spotted mingling with Spanish racing star Carlos Sainz Jr.The viral moments unfolded during a glamorous gathering at Cannes, where Carlos, looking dashing in a tux, joined a star-studded lineup of beauties that included Alia Bhatt, Heidi Klum,…
JAIPUR: CBI on Tuesday took over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe after Rajasthan Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) said “paper leak mafia” had sold a leaked question paper disguised as a “guess paper” – containing all 90 biology and 45 chemistry questions from the May 3 exam – for Rs 10 lakh to Rs…
Monica Seles and Tom Golisano combined net worth: Tennis icon career, billionaire wealth, marriage, and massive fortune (Image via Getty) Monica Seles and Tom Golisano come from very different worlds, but their life together is built on success, support, and quiet strength. Monica is one of the greatest tennis players ever. Tom is a self-made…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A meme joking that voters would now receive a “summons” from the Congress high command to decide the state’s new chief minister said it all. The weeklong suspense has spilled far beyond the Delhi consultations, with memes, trolls, online polls and sarcastic commentary turning the leadership tussle into an internet festival.While the race is…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Shane Watson admitted his side are hoping for an early mistake from Virat Kohli when KKR face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a crucial IPL 2026 clash on Wednesday.Kohli has once again been among RCB’s standout performers this season, scoring 379 runs in 11…
Amrit Bansal-McNulty / Image: X Former Queens Park Rangers midfielder Amrit Bansal-McNulty has partially won his employment tribunal case against ex-Crawley Town manager John Yems after the tribunal found that he had been subjected to racial harassment during a loan spell at the club. The 26-year-old former Northern Ireland Under-21 international is now pursuing compensation…
Bob Nightengale (Image Via Getty) The San Francisco Giants may not be done making shocking moves this season. Just days after sending Gold Glove catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians, fresh reports now suggest several more big names could be available on the trade market. The team has struggled badly in 2026, and league…