Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty pared most of their sharp intra-day gains but still ended nearly half a per cent higher on Friday, supported by strong buying in IT, PSU bank and metal stocks amid persistent concerns over fuel-driven inflation.In a volatile trading session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 325.72 points, or 0.44 per…
Salman Khan’s eagerly awaited project, ‘Maatrubhumi’, has hit a snag, grappling with unexpected production obstacles. The tragic passing of actor-singer Prashant Tamang, who was set to play a pivotal villain, has introduced significant artistic and logistical setbacks. The team is currently contemplating various solutions, including recasting or deploying AI technology to finish his pivotal scenes….
India set to play only test match against South Africa India Women are set to play South Africa in a one-off Test in Gqeberha from December 20 to 23, with the tour also featuring a three-match ODI series. The ODIs, part of the ICC Women’s Championship, will be held from December 9 to 15 across…
The Consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has extended the registration deadline for the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2026, offering aspirants additional time to apply. Candidates can now complete their applications till March 23, 2026, while the entrance exam is scheduled to be held on May 9, 2026 in computer-based mode.The…
Vaccine protection ‘takes a while’, says UKHSA chiefpublished at 13:00 GMT 13:00 GMT The BBC has spoken to UKHSA’s Chief Scientific Officer, Prof Robin May. Here’s what he said in response to two key questions. Asked about the vaccine, he says protection is not instantaneous: “Like all vaccines, it takes a while”. Two doses should…
The Sasikumar-starrer ‘My Lord’ has arrived on OTT platforms. The film began streaming on Friday, March 20, 2026. This hard-hitting tale is a social satire and investigative thriller. It features Sasikumar and Chaithra J Achar. The movie is now available for viewers to watch from home. It is currently in Tamil with English subtitles. Exactly…
India finished the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup without a win, bowing out in the group stage. (Image: AIFF) New Delhi: India’s campaign at the 2026 AFC Women’s Asia Cup in Australia ended in disappointment, with heavy defeats – such as 0-11 vs Japan – exposing the gulf with Asia’s elite. Yet, beneath the scorelines…
The United States (US) Department of Education will transfer part of its student loan portfolio to the US Department of the Treasury, marking an initial step towards moving the entire portfolio out of the education agency, according to an agreement announced on Thursday.Under the deal, the Treasury Department will take over management of student loans…
GB News came to an unexpected halt minutes into Bev Turner’s evening show to issue an urgent breaking news update from across the pond. On Thursday (March 19), the 52-year-old broadcaster returned to the helm to deliver the latest news hitting the headlines. It didn’t take long for things to turn political, as she was…
Years ago it was the Covid pandemic, then Russia–Ukraine conflict, then came Trump’s tariffs and now the world is witnessing a raging crisis in the Middle East. Different timelines, different circumstances but each time, the impact lands closer home. In the first week of the raging conflict with Iran, the US spent $11.3 billion. But…
