Australia’s renewable energy boom has reached a remarkable milestone. The country now generates so much electricity from rooftop solar panels that, during the middle of the day, wholesale power prices frequently fall to zero or even below zero. Instead of allowing surplus electricity to go to waste, eligible households in parts of Australia can now…
A meeting between Jayant Patil (L) and Vinod Tawde (R) sparked speculation about NCP (SP) joining the NDA. PUNE: A meeting between former state president of NCP (SP) Jayant Patil and BJP’s national general secretary Vinod Tawde in Mumbai has led to speculation about Sharad Pawar’s party exploring the option of joining the NDA.The recent…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring their second goal. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi added yet another extraordinary chapter to his legendary FIFA World Cup career on Tuesday, becoming the first player in tournament history to score in six consecutive knockout-stage matches as Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the…
One of the biggest reasons Naruto remains so beloved is its unforgettable cast of characters. From determined heroes and brilliant tacticians to tragic villains and inspiring mentors, every fan has someone they connect with the most. Your favorite character doesn’t just reflect the moments you enjoyed, it can also hint at the personality traits you…
NEW DELHI: The Samajwadi Party has sent a legal notice to Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey after he linked Ramshankar alias Tinnu Yadav — one of the eight accused arrested in the Ram Temple donation embezzlement case — with former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav.Samajwadi Adhivakta Sabha president Krishna Kanhaiya Pal told news…
Equity markets head into Wednesday with global developments taking centre stage after crude oil prices jumped nearly 3% in early trade following US military strikes on Iran, reviving concerns over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Back home, Sensex ended Tuesday 104.35 points lower at 78,180.72, while Nifty50 slipped 31.65 points to 24,398.70, with gains…
An elderly couple has been charged with federal drug trafficking after US authorities allegedly recovered more than 345 pounds of suspected cocaine hidden inside a trailer they were towing through an American Border Patrol checkpoint in South Texas.Luke David Brader, 80, and Susan Brader, 74, were stopped at a Border Patrol checkpoint near Falfurrias on…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo may have brought the curtain down on his FIFA World Cup career, but France great Thierry Henry believes the Portugal captain has nothing left to prove after building a legacy that will stand the test of time. Portugal’s World Cup campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Spain…
Rupee began Wednesday on a weak note against the US dollar, surrendering gains it made in the previous session. The currency began the day at 95.15 in the interbank foreign exchange market and slipped to 95.16 in early trade, a decline of 20 paise from its previous close of 94.96 against the greenback. On Tuesday,…
Samsung Electronics has overtaken Nvidia to become the world’s most-profitable technology company after reporting a record quarterly operating profit of 89.4 trillion won ($58.6 billion), driven by booming demand for AI memory chips. The South Korean technology giant on Tuesday, July 7 said its preliminary operating profit for the April-June quarter surged 1,810.3% from a…