MUMBAI: Fresh flare ups in the Persian Gulf region on Wednesday pushed up crude prices to near the $100 per barrel level and sank the rupee by around 50 paise in intra-day trades. These factors combined to pull the sensex down by over 1,100 points by mid-session, before some buying emerged at lower levels. At…
BK Hariprasad succeeds DK Shivakumar, who resigned after he took over as chief minister Bengaluru: In a move aimed at separating govt functioning from party administration, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed veteran and MLC BK Hariprasad as the new president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).The high-stakes decision was finalised by Congress’…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Agency Image) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking IPL 2026 campaign has triggered growing calls for the teenager to be fast-tracked into India’s senior setup. But one of cricket’s greatest-ever batters, Sachin Tendulkar, believes the focus should remain on allowing the youngster to develop naturally. Tendulkar, who was honoured with the ‘Greatest Men’s…
The introduction of a species of invasive flies to Fiji as a means of pest control has turned out to be one such example, which now serves as a warning in conservation studies. Since the Fijian authorities cooked their own goose by trying to conserve their coconut plantations by introducing the parasitic flies, they ended…
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday recommended an ordinance to ease tax rules for foreign investors in some categories of securities.The details of the proposal moved by the finance ministry were not immediately available. However, it is being seen as an effort to help strengthen the rupee, which has weakened 6% against the US…
NEW DELHI: Indian exporters are keeping close tabs on the US Trade Representative’s investigations and the talks for a bilateral trade deal, which they expect will put them at an advantage compared to some of their rivals from other countries.While they are not too worried with the latest proposal to impose 12.5% tariffs on 54…
Clavicular’s new rhinoplasty recovery photos spark leg lengthening surgery speculation (Image via Getty) Social media personality Clavicular is getting a lot of attention after new recovery photos from his recent rhinoplasty surgery surfaced online. The images were shared by X account Views CEO, which regularly posts clips and updates about online creators. While the post…
NEW DELHI: Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said flex-fuel vehicles offer India a practical way to reduce crude oil imports. He said if even 1% of annual petrol vehicle sales shift to the technology, it would generate demand for four crore litres of ethanol and save Rs 195 crore in foreign exchange each…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to ensure airfares don’t get completely out of reach for the common citizen and airlines don’t collapse, govt on Wednesday decided to set aside Rs 10,000 crore to cap aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel prices and prevent them from sharp surges. This one-time budgetary support will be given…
There was a time when Indian politicians came wrapped in khadi. Leaders cultivated an image of simplicity — white kurtas, well worn sandals, modest lifestyles and a carefully curated performance of austerity that signalled solidarity with ordinary citizens. Wealth, even when it existed, was often concealed behind political optics.That era appears to be fading. When…
