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US stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday as surging oil prices and uncertainty stemming from the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.Shortly after opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.1 per cent to 46,879.09. The broader S&P 500 declined 1.0 per cent to 6,706.10, while the…
BENGALURU: Isro Thursday said it successfully conducted a sea-level hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine at 22-tonne thrust at the Isro Propulsion Complex on March 10.The CE20 engine powers the upper cryogenic stage of the LVM-3 launch vehicle. The latest test was carried out using a nozzle protection system and a multi-element igniter.“Earlier, sea-level…
In his first public message since taking over as Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei struck a defiant tone on Thursday, making it apparent that Tehran will continue targeting US interests in the Gulf and could keep the Strait of Hormuz closed as “leverage” in the escalating conflict.The message was delivered by a news anchor on…
Fixed term employment is steadily emerging as a mainstream form of hiring. (AI image) India’s world of work is changing. Businesses today operate in an environment marked by rapid technological shifts, evolving geopolitical dynamics, seasonal demand cycles, project‑based work and intense global competition. Geopolitical realignments, supply‑chain reconfiguration and cross‑border regulatory developments are influencing how organisations…
India’s retail inflation edged higher in February, largely on the back of rising food prices, according to official data released on Thursday.Data from the National Statistics Office (NSO) showed that inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 3.21 per cent in February, up from 2.74 per cent in January. Despite the increase,…
Kavya Maran, co-owner and head of SunRisers Leeds (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by SunRisers Leeds for £190,000 at the Hundred Player Auction 2026 on Thursday, putting an end to speculation that teams linked to the Indian Premier League (IPL) might avoid signing Pakistani players. The franchise,…
Education Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona addressing the Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly during the debate on the teacher transfer bill. The Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on March 11, 2026, Wednesday cleared the Transfer and Posting of Employees of Education Department Bill. It is a legislation aimed at restructuring teacher postings across the state. The move, pushed…
Veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu had filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife Rita Bhattacharya and now as per the latest update on the case on Thursday, the singer has received major interim relief. The court issued an order granting temporary protection against his former wife, digital platforms Google and Meta Platforms, as well as…
Neena Gupta‘s life reads like a Bollywood script with real grit—no filters, just fierce independence. The veteran actor recently opened up about her whirlwind romance with West Indies cricket icon Vivian Richards, the heartbreak of single motherhood, and why she turned down his financial support for their daughter Masaba. No regrets, just real talk on…
The passing of 27-year-old Hari Murali has cast a shadow over the Malayalam cinema community. Discovered in his Payyannur residence, Murali, who first captured hearts as a child actor, is remembered not only for his film successes but also for his pursuit of graphic design after stepping away from the spotlight. TRIGGER WARNING: This article…
