Iran’s currency plunged to a record low in recent days against the US dollar as the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports continues to strain the country’s economy.On the black market on Wednesday, the rial fell to around 1.80 million per dollar, according to currency-tracking websites Bonbast and AlanChand. At the start of the…
South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen (AP/PTI) South Africa’s dependable white-ball batter, Rassie van der Dussen, has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that earned him a place among the Proteas’ most reliable performers.The 35-year-old shared the news via social media, expressing gratitude and pride for his time representing…
Girls have once again outshined boys in the UP Board examinations for class X and XII, results of which have been declared here on Thursday. According to Board Secretary, Bhagwati Singh, in the class X examination, the overall pass percentage stood at 90.42%. A total of 26,01,381 students appeared, including 25,91,831 institutional candidates and 9,550…
The much-awaited Malayalam film ‘Patriot’, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal is already creating a decent hype ahead of its release. The spy action thriller has recorded strong overseas advance bookings as per the latest updates. Overseas advance booking for ‘Patriot’ The film’s overseas pre-sales have crossed the 200,000 USD mark. This indicates a strong early response…
Shan Masood (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Shan Masood found himself at the centre of massive social media criticism after Pakistan suffered a crushing 104-run defeat against Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.The defeat marked Pakistan’s third consecutive Test loss against Bangladesh and also…
Why AI-driven job uncertainty is pushing young graduates toward graduate school despite a stable economy. (Getty Images) As artificial intelligence reshapes hiring patterns and disrupts traditional entry-level roles, a growing number of young graduates are rethinking their next career move. Instead of immediately entering the workforce, many are opting to return to classrooms, viewing higher…
India faces greater exposure. It depends heavily on the Gulf region not just for crude oil but also for liquefied petroleum gas. (AI image) India and China, among the largest economies in Asia, are staring at a supply crunch for their energy needs as the Middle East conflict drags on. Asia’s biggest crude importers have…
In a heartfelt social media tribute, actor Ranveer Singh celebrated costume designer Smriti Chauhan, describing her as a ‘purest soul’ and ‘mighty spirit’ following their remarkable collaboration on the film ‘Dhurandhar’. He expressed his deep gratitude for her vibrant energy, acknowledging her masterful creation of 250 unique looks for his character, Hamza. Ranveer Singh shared…
MUMBAI: Bonds rallied after govt and RBI announced measures to encourage foreign investment in govt securities on Friday. The yields on benchmark 10-year govt securities (G-Secs) softened to 6.94% in early trades, from 6.99% on Thursday, after the govt said foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) would be exempted from long-term capital gains and withholding taxes on…
A vast area of Antarctica that should be covered in winter sea ice is instead lying largely exposed to the ocean, alarming scientists and raising fresh concerns about the future of the frozen continent. Satellite observations show that roughly 650,000 square kilometres of sea ice, an area comparable to the size of France, has failed…
