Asian stocks plunged on Tuesday as investors reacted to the ongoing tensions in Iran and its potential impact of regional energy supplies. In Hong Kong, HSI was down 74 points or 0.29% to 25,985. South Korea’s Kospi index also opened sharply lower after Monday’s holiday, plunging 4.88% to 5,939.Shanghai and Shenzhen also fell 0.07% and…
Veteran actor Bruce Campbell, known for ‘Evil Dead’, has revealed a cancer diagnosis. The non-curable but treatable condition will necessitate a temporary pause in public appearances and work to focus on treatment. Campbell expressed optimism about his recovery and plans to resume touring for his new movie this fall, assuring fans of his resilience. Veteran…
File picture of Neeraj Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) selection criteria to pick the national team for the forthcoming Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar on Monday ran into a controversy after two leading female boxers, Neeraj Phogat and Jyoti Gulia, alleged favouritism and manipulation of results in the selection of…
At just 26, Brazilian influencer Derleya Alves has sadly lost her life due to complications arising from cosmetic surgery. After undergoing breast augmentation, she began suffering intense abdominal pain, which led to her hospitalization. Despite undergoing several operations, including ovary removal and intestinal repair, doctors are now examining whether a congenital intestinal abnormality may have…
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram, right, and Kagiso Rabada. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Nineteen months ago, Aiden Markram appeared dazed on the boundary ropes as India celebrated their second T20 World title in Bridgetown, Barbados. The South African captain later admitted he was ‘gutted’ that his side couldn’t get over the finish line despite appearing…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Monday assured exporters that it was willing to offer flexibilities and support them through trade facilitation measures, amid the uncertainty caused by the conflict in West Asia.In a meeting in the commerce department convened by special secretary Suchindra Misra and DGFT Lav Agarwal, exporters flagged possible pressure points: Perishables in transit,…
Amidst global unrest and flight cancellations stranding many, Priyanka Chopra shared a message of hope on Holi. She posted a picture of the Holika Dahan fire, reflecting on the world’s challenges and wishing for peace, emphasizing the triumph of good over evil. The actress is also gearing up for upcoming projects like ‘The Bluff’ and…
South Africa’s captain Aiden Markram with teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The South African cricket team is in familiar terrain, having reached the semifinals of yet another World Cup. There’s nothing new about this — they’ve reached this stage in an ICC World Cup (T20 and ODI World Cups combined) on eight previous occasions.Go Beyond…
India’s external accounts have deteriorated modestly, though less than expected. Data released by the RBI showed that the current account deficit (CAD) widened to $13.2 billion or 1.3% of GDP, in Dec quarter of FY26 from $11.3 billion (1.1% of GDP) a year earlier.The slippage was driven largely by merchandise trade, as exports to the…
Speculation about Zendaya and Tom Holland’s wedding is intensifying after stylist Law Roach hinted the ceremony has already occurred. Zendaya’s mother, Claire Stoermer, humorously reacted to Roach’s comments on social media, further fueling the buzz. This follows sightings of Zendaya wearing a prominent gold ring, adding to the ongoing wedding rumors. These past few hours,…
