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Wall Street opened on a subdued note Monday as big technology stocks weighed on US indices, even as gold and silver prices clawed back part of their recent losses, according to AP.The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, putting it on track for a fourth straight modest decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 173 points, while…
NEW DELHI: The Himachal Pradesh government has proposed a new cess on petrol and diesel to fund welfare measures for orphans and widows.Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday introduced the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the assembly, seeking to levy an “orphan and widow cess” on petrol and high-speed diesel,…
Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, better known as the US military’s “Doomsday Plane,” made a rare and highly visible appearance this week, triggering speculation because of both its flight pattern and the geopolitical moment in which it occurred. Flight-tracking data showed the aircraft departing Offutt Air Force Base on January 6, flying to Camp Springs, Maryland, near…
– NEW DELHI: Indian seafarers navigating Strait of Hormuz are grappling with GPS disruptions, warnings of underwater mines and the absence of a clear navigation authority.Ships in the region are reporting repeated radio broadcasts over maritime channels warning vessels against transit. “Attention all ships… This is the Sepah Navy… navigation through Strait of Hormuz is…
Cracking knuckles creates a gas cavity in fluid; it makes noise but causes no damage Nearly everyone who cracks their knuckles has heard the same warning at some point: keep doing that and your hands will grow, your joints will suffer, and arthritis will follow. The habit has long carried a reputation for causing damage,…
Cleaning methi (fenugreek) leaves is a rather unexciting household chore for most home cooks, especially during winters when methi is a daily staple for rotis, parathas, and sabzis that brighten up the kitchen every morning. These small, delicate leaves are very reluctant to let go of their stalks, making the process rather tedious as each…
In this screengrab from a video posted on April 26, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for West Bengal Assembly elections, at Bongaon in North 24 Parganas. (@NarendraModi/Yt via PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Sharpening BJP’s outreach to the Matua community in the last leg of his Bengal poll campaign, PM Modi on…
When Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok tied the knot on March 5, the wedding naturally grabbed attention. While the ceremony itself remained a private affair, curiosity around Saaniya’s family quickly grew.One name that often comes up in these conversations is Ravi Ghai – a Mumbai-based businessman who has spent decades building businesses in the hospitality…
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government on Saturday officially renamed its flagship 100-day employment scheme, ‘Karmashree’, to ‘Mahatmashree’ in honour of Mahatma Gandhi.The notification follows West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s announcement two days earlier, amid the row over the central government renaming the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee…
Delhi Capitals pacer Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious head injury while trying to take a catch of Punjab Kings batter Priyansh Arya during their IPL 2026 match in Delhi on Saturday.The South African has been taken to Max Hospital, Pusa Road, in Delhi for further medical examination, news agency PTI reported. The incident happened in…
