US stocks moved higher on Tuesday, as investors remained optimistic over a possible extension of the US-Iran ceasefire. Markets showed early strength, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.56% or 279 points to 49,721.56 around 8 pm IST. The S&P 500 inched up 0.2% to 7,129, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 96 points or…
Delhi High Court dismissed Arvind Kejriwal’s plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, deeming it based on conjecture. NEW DELHI: A political flashpoint erupted on Tuesday after Arvind Kejriwal’s plea seeking the recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in the Delhi excise policy case was dismissed by the Delhi High…
One of the cons of being a star or public figure is to visit crowded places, even during film promotions. One recalls several instances of actors being mobbed by crowds and stories of the chaos that was created. In a recent interview, celebrity bodyguard Yusuf Ibrahim, who frequently works with Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan…
Peter Siddle and Samit Patel (GettyImages) Peter Siddle and Samit Patel have been ruled out of this summer’s T20 Blast after falling foul of ECB regulations linked to their participation in an unsanctioned tournament earlier this year, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Both players featured in the World Legends Pro T20 League held in Goa during…
Indian student enrolments fall across 76% of UK universities, survey reveals. Indian student enrolments at UK universities have declined, with new data showing a broader fall in international postgraduate intake ahead of tighter visa rules.A survey by the British Universities International Liaison Association found that 70% of UK universities reported fewer international students joining courses…
US President Donald Trump urged Iran to release eight women that it reportedly preapres to execute, saying that it would be a “great start to our negotiations”. This comes after Trump warned that the US was ready to “go militarily” as Iran talks in Pakistan remains in limbo.“To the Iranian leaders, who will soon be…
‘Awarapan 2′, Vishesh Films’ sequel to the 2007 cult classic, releases August 14, 2026—Independence Day weekend. Emraan Hashmi reprises Shivam, joined by Disha Patani. Promo teases bird tattoo. Directed by Nitin Kakkar. Producer Vishesh Bhatt praises its emotional scale and music. Filming wraps in Mumbai for global rollout. ‘Awarapan 2’, the much-anticipated sequel to Vishesh…
National and festival holidays are largely decided at the State level. Employers are expected to follow notified holiday lists. (AI image) Leave is often seen as a simple workplace benefit – an approved absence from work. In reality, it is one of the more structured and regulated aspects of employment in India. With the implementation…
Bengaluru: To avoid recurrence of litigations after sale deeds are declared void, the Karnataka high court has issued guidelines to civil and commercial courts as well as sub-registrars for a time-bound updation of the property documents.In suits where a registered document pertaining to an immovable property is declared void, cancelled, or terminated, all civil courts…
Indian man in the US on student visa convicted of a major scam targeting elderly people. 27-year-old Venkateswara Chagamreddy, an Indian man living in Texas on a student visa, has been convicted of defrauding a 79-year-old Vietnam Veteran in Delaware County. In August 2025, the elderly man called a phone number that he believed was…
