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Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran are set to test investor nerves at the start of the week, with Indian equities likely to open sharply lower amid a risk-off mood across global markets.The nervousness follows Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iran after nuclear deal talks with the US failed to yield a breakthrough. President Donald Trump…
Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani and non-executive director Isha Ambani at the IPO announcement in Mumbai Thursday MUMBAI: In the biggest reshuffle in the country’s corporate rankings in decades, Reliance Industries (RIL) Group is all set to overtake Tata Group as India’s most valuable conglomerate, once Jio Platforms lists.The proposed listing, at an estimated…
Bessent said tariff rates could revert to their earlier levels if the ongoing Section 301 investigations lead to the imposition of new duties. (AI image) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest warning of additional tariffs under Section 301 comes at a time when US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer was in India this week.Greer met Commerce…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the French city of Nice on Saturday, beginning a busy Europe tour that includes visits to France and Slovakia, followed by participation in the G7 Summit. The trip will focus on key diplomatic meetings, technology partnerships, trade discussions and strengthening India’s ties with…
Omam leaves, also called Indian borage, Mexican mint, or Cuban oregano, are one of those herbs that Indian households love to use because of its unique scent and medicinal value. These fleshy leaves are popularly used in home remedies, tea, chutneys, and various foods. One of the best things about this herb is that it…
Imagine if two grown-up people decide to get married, but the government says they must first prove they told their parents. That’s what the Gujarat government is thinking of doing by changing its marriage registration rules. The proposal says that a married couple must give a written statement saying their parents were “informed” about the…
Tomorrow goes its own way, and that’s okay. Be okay with a little disappointment instead of trying too hard. Flexibility allows the self to feel at ease as things naturally build themselves into space. You don’t have to have all the answers. You have to let go and work with the suggestions of the moment…
Dissent and protest are pillars of democracy There’s no democracy without a right to dissent. And right to dissent is not a five-yearly concession, available only on voting day. Citizens may disagree with govt on any issue, at any time. But how? Not by grumbling at dinner tables. That’s why freedom to protest publicly, without…
Shashank Singh (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings cricketer Shashank Singh has broken his silence after an FIR was registered against him, his father Shailesh Singh and their driver following allegations by a domestic cook of assault, verbal abuse and forcibly taking away his mobile phone.According to an IANS report, the Ratibad police in Bhopal…
Scared tourists (Instagram) This is one cable ride experience that tourists won’t forget. A routine cable-car ride in western Colombia turned into a nightmare when a powerful earthquake struck on August 10. The terrified passengers were left suspended mid-air as their cabin rocked violently. Footage circulating on Instagram and other social-media platforms shows tourists inside…
