Global financial markets are preparing for heightened volatility after the United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, triggering fears of wider conflict in the Middle East and potential disruptions to global energy supplies, Reuters reported. Tehran retaliated by launching missiles towards Israel, intensifying concerns among investors and oil producers across the region.President Donald…
PM Modi virtually launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ campaign (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, calling on the country’s youth to stay physically and mentally fit and remain away from drug abuse. He said achieving the goal of a developed India requires…
NEW DELHI: Deceased gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed’s son Abaan was killed on Thursday after his speeding car collided with a divider in Jhansi.His friend Sonu also died in the accident, Jhansi SSP BBGTS Murthy confirmed. According to police, all five occupants were travelling in a Hyundai Creta from Prayagraj towards Jhansi when the vehicle crashed.According to…
India’s batsman Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed concern over Sanju Samson‘s sudden fall in India’s T20I pecking order, questioning whether outside pressure and social media narratives are beginning to influence selection decisions. Samson, who was named Player of the Tournament during India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign earlier this…
IGNOU has extended the application deadline for its July 2026 Open and Distance Learning programmes to August 31. Eligible candidates can apply online through the university’s admission portal by registering, selecting a programme, uploading the required documents and completing the fee payment. Applicants should verify eligibility and submit their forms before the revised deadline. IGNOU…
Lorenzo Musetti, left, shakes hands with Novak Djokovic after retiring from their quarterfinal match. (AP Photo) Novak Djokovic admitted he was “extremely lucky” to still be standing at the Australian Open after a dramatic and unexpected turn of events carried him into the semi-finals on Wednesday. The 10-time Melbourne champion progressed when Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti…
Manu Bhaker (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has urged young people to avoid using abusive language, saying that “using bad language is not cool” and that the words people use reflect their personality.The 23-year-old shooter, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics, shared a long message on X on…
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, left, and West Indies’ captain Shai Hope. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The final batch of players and support staff from South Africa and West Indies have finally departed India following days of travel uncertainty caused by airspace closures linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict, the International Cricket Council (ICC)…
Rahul Gandhi raises NEET UG 2026 paper leak claims amid ongoing SOG investigation NEET UG 2026 paper leak: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP from Raebareli, posted on X about alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak claims, stating that questions were reportedly circulated on WhatsApp 42 hours before the examination…
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Saturday invited applications from eligible candidates for direct recruitment to various posts in different ministries and departments of the Government of India. The online application process has now started.According to the commission, candidates can apply through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal from June 27, 2026. The last date…
