Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress in Kerala is entering a crucial phase following the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) sweeping victory in the Assembly elections, with the party now tasked with choosing its chief ministerial candidate amid competing claims from senior functionaries.The tussle surfaced even before results, with senior Congress figures openly debating the chief minister’s post after…
Owning a home comes with more than just the cost of buying it. Over the years, homeowners often find themselves needing extra money, whether it’s to add a new floor, redo the interiors, or cover a repair bill that shows up without warning.Savings can help, but they don’t always stretch far enough. This is where…
Why only two types of eggs can be seen commonly in markets-Canva Brown versus white eggs is a debate that has been around for decades, with a lot of people believing that brown eggs are more healthy or more “natural.” In fact, the colour of an eggshell has little to do with what’s inside. But…
Markets open higher; Nifty tops 24,360, Sensex nears 78,000 Indian benchmark indices opened higher, tracking positive global cues and continued foreign investor buying. The Nifty 50 rose 44.30 points (0.18%) to 24,361.50, while the Sensex gained 70.51 points to 77,998.70. Broader markets also remained firm, with the Nifty Midcap 100 advancing 175.25 points (0.28%) to…
Why Princess Kate repeated her favourite jewellery at Wimbledon 2026, inspired by Princess Diana Princess Kate impressed royal watchers with three elegant looks during Wimbledon 2026, but it wasn’t just her outfits that sparked conversation. According to a jewellery expert, the Princess of Wales’ decision to repeatedly wear some of her favourite pieces could be…
Strong consumer spending and steady business investment helped cushion the US economy in the second quarter, but a surge in imports dragged overall growth to its slowest pace this year, even as inflation showed further signs of easing.Data released by the commerce department on Thursday showed that the world’s largest economy grew at an annual…
Representative generative image (created by Denny) NEW DELHI: As govt explores further decriminalisation of the Companies Act, the corporate sector has proposed changes to the amendment bill moved by the Centre, including those related to auditors. In a series of representations to the select committee looking at the amendments, a senior industry executive said: “Greater…
NEW DELHI: India has stepped up Ebola surveillance and screening measures at airports after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” (PHEIC), with health authorities issuing a fresh advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through affected countries.The Directorate General of Health Services…
US immigration lawyers urge H-1B holders to carry status documents amid reports of domestic travel detentions. Widespread reports of non-citizens being detained by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during domestic travel within the US, have prompted immigration attorneys to advise their clients, including H-1B visa holders, to carry documents that establish their lawful…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce honeymoon plans (Getty Images) Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift married on July 3 in New York City, but a traditional honeymoon has not followed. Instead, the couple spent their first days as husband and wife with family in Montana, flew to California for a friend’s wedding, and have since gone…