India’s economy is doing pretty well right now. Our country is expected to grow by about 7.4% this year, which is higher than what experts first thought. Prices aren’t rising too fast, the government isn’t borrowing too much, and an international agency even improved India’s credit rating last year. But the Economic Survey (a big…
Senate Democrats and a few Republicans on Thursday blocked a major government funding package that needed to pass by 11.59 pm Friday, signalling that negotiations between President Trump and Senate Democrats still had a way to go before reaching a deal.A motion to advance the bill failed by a vote of 45-55, the Hill reported.Eight…
Mumbai: The rupee ended Thursday at 91.96 to the dollar, down 18 paise from its previous close of 91.78, after slipping to a record low near the 92 level before recovering marginally on dollar sales by public sector banks on behalf of RBI. The dollar index edged up about 0.12% to around 96.27, adding to…
New Delhi: SC agreed and suggested to states to take legislative measures to protect domestic helps from exploitation, but refused to issue a direction for the adoption of minimum wages, apprehending that it would make families wary of taking their services because of the fear of being dragged to court by workers’ unions, reports Dhananjay…
Democrats and the White House are close to a spending deal that could prevent a partial US government shutdown, as talks continue over limits on President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement push.The discussions come after two protesters were killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, increasing pressure on both sides to act. Democrats blocked a bill on…
Sean Mannion (Getty Images) Sean Mannion steps into Philadelphia carrying both promise and pressure. The Eagles did not just fill a vacancy on Thursday night. They made a statement about direction, trust, and belief in development over reputation. After a season that drifted away from expectations, the franchise turned to a young coach shaped by…
London: Brent oil futures prices jumped on Thursday, hitting a near six-month high on rising concerns about a possible US military attack on Iran, Opec‘s fourth-largest producer with output of 3.2 million barrels per day.“The immediate concern … is the collateral damage done if Iran takes a swing at its neighbours or possibly even more…
As Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts are urging greater investment in universities, skills, and scholarships. As India prepares for Union Budget 2026 amid global economic uncertainty, the education sector is emerging as a critical stabiliser—one that policymakers are increasingly looking to strengthen for long-term growth. With international education expenses on the rise, global mobility…
Music’s biggest night is just around the corner and the Recording Academy has unveiled its slate of presenters set to take over the big stage. For the 2026 Grammy Awards, fans tuning in to watch the event live, can expect a mix of musicians, film stars and comedians lining up to present some of the…
We truly seem to be living in a strange world it seems. At a time when couples are getting divorced over petty issues, a woman in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, India had recently filed for a divorce from her husband within only 18 months of her marriage. The reason? The wife told the Sharia…