The US economy grew at a slower pace than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2026, with consumer spending and investment revised downward, government data showed on Thursday, AFP reported.Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 1.6 per cent during the January-March period, according to the…
Oil prices increased slightly on Tuesday amid ongoing uncertainty over talks between the United States and Iran and speculation around the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy transit routes.Brent crude futures rose by 0.06% to $95.04 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate declined slightly by 0.18%…
Image used for representative purpose only CHIANG: Rice farmers Siriporn and Amnat Taidee used to burn their paddy fields between plantings — a common method of clearing crop residue partly blamed fortoxic smog that blankets much of Thailand every spring.A quick and affordable way to prepare for a new growing cycle, the practice has long…
CBSE has extended the deadline for students to apply for scanned copies of Class 12 answer books after its website faced heavy traffic and technical disruptions. The board said the move was aimed at ensuring that no student misses the opportunity to apply for verification or re-evaluation due to portal-related issues. The Central Board of…
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has opened the correction window for the Kerala Management Aptitude Test (KMAT) Kerala 2026 Session II. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now make corrections to their uploaded photograph and signature through the official website — cee.kerala.gov.in.Applicants can complete the correction process until 2 pm on…
Sai Sudharsan (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan continues his meteoric rise in the IPL, rewriting record books yet again — this time by surpassing Chris Gayle for the most runs after 50 matches in the tournament’s history.The 24-year-old reached the landmark during GT’s last-over win over Punjab Kings at the…
Maruti Suzuki India seems to be busy working on updates across its lineup. Test mules of models like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and Maruti Suzuki Baleno have already been spotted multiple times, hinting at upcoming refreshes. Now, adding to that list, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx facelift has also been seen out on test, suggesting that…
Teddi Mellencamp stood on stage at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, holding back tears as she honored the musician who also happens to be her father: John Mellencamp. It should’ve been a night only about music, but for Teddi, it was something much more raw. She looked out at the crowd, voice shaking, and said…
The legendary singer Asha Bhosle left the mortal world at the age of 92. She left behind her music, her legacy, her memories, her essence. Her passing has left a void that can’t be filled. Echoing a similar emotion, popular qawali singer Salman Zaman shares, “She was a legend. You simply can’t imagine music without…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Mohammed Shami, left, during the IPL match against Delhi Capitals. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami continued to make a strong statement, even as Lucknow Super Giants slumped to a six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2026 season opener at the Ekana Stadium on Wednesday.Shami, who has…
