“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a flat to mildly positive note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,550, up by 12 points, indicating steady opening cues for domestic indices. Global sentiment remains mixed as investors assess recent economic data and trade-related developments, while stability in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical concerns continue…
Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (AP Photo) Pakistan overcame a stern challenge from Australia’s spinners on a difficult surface to secure a four-wicket victory in the third and final ODI and seal the series 2-1 on Thursday, marking their third successive bilateral one-day series triumph over the world champions.Chasing a modest target of 158 on a turning…
NEW DELHI: A 42-year-old assistant professor at Delhi University was found murdered at her apartment in east Delhi‘s Vasundhara Enclave on Thursday afternoon. Debosmita Paul taught in the Department of English at Shivaji College. She lived alone in a flat at Satyam Apartment while her parents resided nearby.Police said a PCR call was received at…
Oil prices fell slightly on Friday as hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East faded following Hezbollah’s rejection of a US-backed proposal in Lebanon.Brent crude slipped 0.22% to $95.24 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 0.11% to $92.94 a barrel in early trade.Despite Friday’s decline, both benchmark contracts were on…
File picture of members of a youth club in Moodu Perampalli, Udupi, planting rice for mass feeding Bengaluru: Chief minister DK Shivakumar’s ambitious plan to set up 10,000 youth clubs in the state appears to draw inspiration from a model deployed by former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, reigniting a debate over whether such…
Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar NEW DELHI: Facing criticism over the absence of women in his newly constituted Cabinet, Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar on Thursday assured that more ministers would be inducted and that women would get representation in the government in due course.Shivakumar took oath as chief minister on Wednesday along with…
Russian President Vladimir Putin (Image/AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia wants the conflict in Middle East to end as soon as possible, dismissing suggestions that Moscow benefits from rising energy prices triggered by tensions involving Iran and disruptions to key global shipping routes.Speaking to reporters at the annual St Petersburg International Economic…
Rishabh Pant during a practice session in Mullanpur. (PTI Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: The afternoon sun is unforgiving here. Outdoor activities are not advisable in this peak summer. The Indian players turned up for practice at 1 pm. As they went through the drills, one couldn’t miss the grimace on their faces. Yet, a laughter frequently…
PM Modi with US President Donald Trump NEW DELHI: United States President Donald Trump Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi again as both nations eye a month-long trade deal to materialise.“I like your Prime Minister a lot. He is a good friend of mine, and we get along well. We have a good relationship,” Trump…
Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should soon find a place in India’s international setup, even suggesting the teenager could open the batting in Test cricket.During a discussion on Sky Sports on the opening day of the first Test between England and New Zealand on Thursday, the idea of Sooryavanshi opening in…
