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BRICS began with Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC). South Africa joined in 2010, turning it into BRICS. NEW DELHI: Delhi has been turned into a fortress. Roads are being secured, security has been stepped up and the capital is preparing for the arrival of some of the world’s most powerful leaders.Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Monday, September 14, with auspicious astrological alignments. The Moon in Libra and Swati Nakshatra will influence relationships and finances. Libra individuals may experience personal breakthroughs and new opportunities. Gemini and Aquarius can expect luck through ideas and higher education respectively. Capricorn and Taurus may see career visibility and financial organization…
Robin Robin/Image: Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS A 30-year-old Indian-origin man has been jailed for 27 years in Australia for fatally stabbing a fellow international student and attempting to kill another after a drunken argument in Melbourne.Robin Robin was sentenced in the Victorian Supreme Court on Friday for murdering 22-year-old Navjeet Singh Sandhu and attempting to murder…
Saudi Arabia shut down its major East-West oil pipeline after drone attacks struck pumping stations in the Riyadh and Madinah regions. US President Donald Trump on Saturday said Iran was probably responsible for an aerial attack on Saudi Arabia that forced the shutdown of the kingdom’s East-West oil pipeline, a key route for exporting crude…
PM Modi launches stamps marking 20 years of grouping NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two postage stamps commemorating 20 years of BRICS at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.In a significant diplomatic breakthrough for India, the Brics grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration by consensus, overcoming differences between Iran…
Sebi proposes 2 options for expiry settlement The closing auction session (CAS) could see a change in how its closing price is used for settling index and stock derivative contracts on expiry, with markets regulator Sebi proposing two alternative methodologies after reviewing the newly introduced framework.Sebi’s consultation paper released on Saturday seeks stakeholder views on…
Kylian Mbappe believes he has done enough to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, even though he did not win a trophy with Real Madrid and France were knocked out by Spain in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.In an interview with France Football, the 27-year-old said the Ballon d’Or is an individual award and that his…
A busy bird feeding station. Image Credit: Tim Felce/Wikimedia Commons Food and water stations intended to help wild birds may also help a potentially deadly parasite spread between species, according to a study published in Molecular Ecology. Researchers found that Trichomonas gallinae, a parasite that causes trichomonosis, was widespread among birds and in shared food…
‘You have your own mind, don’t you?’: ‘Toxic’ actor Benedict Garrett defends Yash starrer amid criticism, urges audiences should ‘not judge by negative reviews and decide for themselves’ Geetu Mohandas’ Kannada directorial ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, headlined by Yash, has faced criticism from sections of the audience and film critics since its theatrical…
Janae, a flight attendant who shares travel and workplace experiences on TikTok. A Texas-based flight attendant has warned passengers about one of the dirtiest surfaces they regularly touch on a flight. She said it’s the tray table. According to the cabin crew member, some parents change their babies’ dirty diapers on the same fold-down tables…
