New Delhi: Geopolitical tensions in West Asia pose risks to India’s trade and macroeconomic stability by widening the current account deficit (CAD), exerting pressure on the exchange rate, Niti Aayog said on Monday.The Aayog in its quarterly ‘Trade Watch Oct-Dec (Q3) FY 2025-26’ report further said that geopolitical instability in West Asia has slowed the…
File photo (Picture credit: AP) Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as investors weighed fresh hopes of possible US-Iran peace talks against lingering geopolitical risks and elevated oil prices, while technology shares lent support to key regional indices.Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 rose 1.1 per cent to 59,485.54, driven by strong gains in technology counters. As per…
Tilak Varma (Pic credit: Mumbai Indians) NEW DELHI: In an innings that will be remembered as one of the most explosive in IPL history, Tilak Varma didn’t just score a century — he rewrote the record books and outscored the entire Gujarat Titans lineup to power Mumbai Indians to a resounding 99-run victory on Monday.Varma’s…
“My love for you reaches beyond the borders of continents, so vast in scope that I would cross oceans to be with you.” wrote author Richelle E. Goodrich.Love is an all-encompassing emotion, powerful enough to make individuals cross oceans and abandon the only lives they’ve ever known. In the realm of modern monarchy, where being…
It is a piece of cloth, a gesture of respect among Tamil people. But over the years, the melthundu — ‘mel’ meaning upper, ‘thundu’ meaning cloth — has come to mean much more than that. Forbidden at one point for particular communities, later reclaimed as a mark of protest, and now reimagined in party colours,…
BENGALURU: High attrition among Gen Z employees is driving a surge in backfilling across India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem, even as overall hiring demand witnesses a sharp rebound.A report by Quess Corp shows Gen Z tenure has dropped below 24 months, with companies facing a 40% replacement hiring rate-meaning nearly two in five roles…
Security guards the entrance of Japan’s Defense Ministry in Tokyo (File photo) Japan has taken a significant step away from its postwar pacifist stance, with the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday approving new guidelines that lift long-standing restrictions on the export of lethal weapons.Under the revised guidelines, Japan will now be…
Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Laureus awards 2026 (Screengrab/X) Tennis dominated the grand stage at the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026 ceremony, as Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively. The star-studded event was held at the iconic Cibeles Palace in Madrid, celebrating the finest achievements across global sport. What…
Persistent abdominal pain after meals, often dismissed as acidity, can signal serious conditions like Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). This rare disorder, where tissue presses on an artery, causes severe pain mistaken for common ailments. Early, accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, with robotic surgery now offering safer, faster recovery for MALS patients. A…
NEW DELHI: A day before campaigning for the first phase of polls in Bengal winds up, CEC Gyanesh Kumar reviewed polling arrangements in the state. “EC will leave no stone unturned to hold elections that are fear-free, violence-free, intimidation-free, inducement-free, chhaapa-free, booth jamming-free and source jamming-free,” he said Monday. EC suspends Bhowanipore executive magistrates EC…