Asian markets opened on a stronger note on Tuesday lifted by lower oil prices and hopes of US-Iran talks. US dollar reflected cautious optimism over renewed diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, even after a breakdown in weekend peace talks.In Seoul, financial markets reacted positively to the prospect of a deal. The benchmark KOSPI surged…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised questions over Virat Kohli’s approach despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing an 18-run win against Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 clash in Mumbai on April 12. Kohli brought up a half-century, scoring 50 off 38 deliveries, as RCB posted a massive…
‘Stick to matters of morality’: JD Vance tells Vatican to stay out of US politics amid Trump–Pope row US Vice President JD Vance asked the Vatican on Monday to “stick to matters of morality” amid an escalating public clash between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war.“I certainly think that in…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation, based on consumer price index (CPI), inched up for the second consecutive month to 3.4% (y-o-y) in March from 3.2% in Feb on account of acceleration in food prices, electricity, gas and other fuels, data released by NSO showed Monday. The food index rose 3.9% in March, above 3.5% in preceding…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook-parent Meta is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence-powered version of its CEO Mark Zuckerberg that can interact with employees in his place. According to a report by Financial Times, the project is part of Meta’s broader push to embed AI deeply into its products and operations. The FT report suggests that…
HYDERABAD: It was a tale of two debutants and how they consigned Rajasthan Royals to their first defeat in IPL-2026 on Monday.Praful Hinge (4/34) from Vidarbha and Sakib Hussain (4/24) of Bihar, the former 24 and the latter 21, couldn’t have asked for a better start to their IPL careers. Steaming in and hitting the…
Oil prices eased below the $100 per barrel mark on Tuesday on hopes of easing United States–Iran talks aimed at ending the ongoing war. The news provided some relief amid fears over supply disruptions due to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.Brent crude futures slipped $1.86, or 1.87%, to $97.50, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
Chennai Super Kings will aim to carry forward the momentum from their first win of the season when they face Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. KKR are yet to win a match this season.CSK registered their first victory after an all-round effort against Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson scored 115 off…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said that while Jews were like an “abused animal crying in agony” at the hands of the Nazis, the modern state of Israel fights back against its enemies.While addressing Israel’s annual Holocaust Memorial Day, Netanyahu listed Iranian nuclear sites alongside Nazi death camps and said there would be…
CSK vs KKR (Agency Image) Chennai Super Kings will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial Indian Premier League 2026 clash on April 14 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, with both teams desperate to turn their campaigns around. CSK come into the contest with renewed confidence after ending their losing streak against Delhi Capitals….