New Delhi: Geopolitical tensions in West Asia pose risks to India’s trade and macroeconomic stability by widening the current account deficit (CAD), exerting pressure on the exchange rate, Niti Aayog said on Monday.The Aayog in its quarterly ‘Trade Watch Oct-Dec (Q3) FY 2025-26’ report further said that geopolitical instability in West Asia has slowed the…
Young Indian chess minds are finding themselves in limbo NEW DELHI: In India’s ever-growing pursuit of becoming a sporting nation, chess stands at a crucial juncture. Fresh off celebrating R Vaishali‘s triumph in the 2026 Women’s Candidates, the country now looks ahead to an even grander celebration as both Vaishali and Gukesh prepare for their…
The family of slain Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi has raised concerns over a Meghalaya court granting bail to his wife Sonam, who is a prime accused in his murder case. INDORE: The family of slain Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi has raised concerns over a Meghalaya court granting bail to his wife Sonam, who is a…
Delhi Capitals’ Sameer Rizvi celebrates his fifty (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI: “Tayyar rahio, ek challenge aane wala hai”That was Axar Patel’s message to Sameer Rizvi ahead of IPL 2026. What Rizvi did not know then was how quickly that challenge would arrive—or how decisively he would stamp his authority on it.When it did, the…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened China with “staggering” new tariffs if Beijing provides military assistance to Iran in the ongoing Middle East conflict.During an interview on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, host Maria Bartiromo asked Trump whether his warning of a 50% tariff on countries aiding Iran was aimed at China.“Yes, China and…
Renowned economist and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs has sharply criticised the ongoing conflict, accusing US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of igniting the crisis despite warnings from experts. It has been over a month since the first missiles and bombs struck Iran. Now, a month later, the conflict has left…
JD Vance boards Air Force Two for ceasefire talks with Iran in Pakistan US vice president JD Vance, who had kept a distance from the Iran conflict in its early days, has now been picked by president Donald Trump to lead high-stakes negotiations with Tehran.Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to lead the high-stakes talks…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen (ANI Photo) Heinrich Klaasen has surged to the top of the Orange Cap standings after his fluent 69 off 43 balls against Punjab Kings, a knock that helped Sunrisers Hyderabad secure a crucial win and climb to the top of the table. Klaasen’s innings, which included three fours and four sixes,…
The desire for sweetness is usually associated with desserts made with processed foods; however, there are many types of fruits which are equally satisfying without being unhealthy. As they ripen, fruits take on great flavour along with their own naturally occurring sugar content, providing an equally decadent taste without artificial sweeteners. The texture of some…
Just one day after the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) seized four of its domains, the Iranian government-linked hacking group has re-established its online presence. This Iranian-linked hacking group that claimed responsibility for the March 11 cyberattack on US medical device giant Stryker. According to a news agency Reuters, Handala said in a post…