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Middle East has slipped into another round of conflict and the ripple effects are already reaching Pakistan’s fuel consumers. Pakistan will now revise petroleum prices every day instead of once a week, allowing the government to react to the volatile global oil prices driven by the ongoing tensions between US and Iran. The announcement came…
For decades, people in the UK tended to view air conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change.Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing Survey,…
Pradeep Purnekar, a functionary of Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot outside his party office on Tuesday night. THANE: Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar was allegedly shot twice outside his party office in the Manpada area of Ghodbunder Road on Tuesday night, sending shockwaves through the area.Purnekar sustained serious injuries in the firing and was…
Indian equities ended lower in the previous session, with Sensex falling 187.90 points, or 0.24%, to 77,966.35 and Nifty declining 35.75 points, or 0.15%, to 24,435.95. The decline marked the second consecutive session of losses for the Sensex. The market saw sharper selling during the session, with the 30-share index falling as much as 656…
THE ICONS: Coach Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi during the 2010 World Cup. (AFP Photo) The greatest triumphs sometimes follow the greatest lows. Ten years ago, a 29-year-old Lionel Messi — with eight La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues and five of his eight Ballon d’Or awards in his bag at that time while playing…
Mercury’s Bhadra Rajyoga is important as Mercury will transit into Gemini from July 7, 2026, to August 5, 2026. Bhadra Rajyoga in Vedic astrology comes into existence when Mercury is placed in a strong house and is strong in its own sign or exalted sign.Mercury moves back into the sign of Gemini. This makes Mercury’s…
Picture Credit: Instagram Several well-known names from the Tamil film industry came together in Chennai on Thursday to support the students’ ongoing protest. Director Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Cultural Centre organised a protest at Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore. Many filmmakers, actors, musicians and members of the artistic community attended the gathering. Tamil film personalities join students…
Nilakshika Silva (X-Cricbuzz) Nilakshika Silva held her nerve with a superb unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka pulled off a memorable five-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in Group 2 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Tuesday.The win marked Sri Lanka’s first success of the tournament…
The phrase White Collar Terror came into existence in 2025 and early 2026 as a provocative and conspiratorial term within South Asian geopolitical discourse, particularly following the November 2025 Red Fort blast in New Delhi. It describes a shift where extremist activities are no longer carried out solely by traditional militants but by highly educated…
TNPSC Group 2 and 2A Notification 2026 released for 821 vacancies; check dates, eligibility and application process TNPSC Group 2 Notification 2026: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the Group 2 and 2A Notification 2026, Notification No. 07/2026, for recruitment to 821 posts across administrative, executive and supervisory roles in Tamil Nadu….
