Rupee began its last trading session of the week in red, falling 45 paise against the US dollar to 94.67 in early trade as rising crude oil prices and fresh tensions around the Strait of Hormuz dragged down market sentiment. Opening at 94.58 in the interbank foreign exchange market, the domestic currency slipped further as…
In Botoșani County, Romania, a team of archaeologists uncovered a monumental mega-structure dating back 6,000 years. This discovery challenges our basic ideas about how human societies developed. According to a study published on PLOS One, the structure, associated with the Cucuteni-Trypillia culture from around 4000 to 3900 BC, covers about 350 square meters. That’s almost…
The world’s busiest oil supply passage is in a chokehold, and the ripple effects are being felt across nearly every corner of the globe. The pressure is already showing up everywhere: at petrol stations, in grocery bills, and along global trade routes. The conflict, which has continued to intensify since February 28, has already pushed…
Arjun Erigaisi and Magnus Carlsen (Video grab) Magnus Carlsen defeated Yagiz Kaan in a must-win situation in the classical game and then beat Arjun Erigaisi twice with black pieces in the blitz tiebreak.The result gave the Norwegian world No. 1 the TePe Sigeman & Co. chess title in Malmo, Sweden, on Thursday. It was the…
KOLKATA: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education announced the Madhyamik results on Friday, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.83%. This marks a slight increase from last year’s pass percentage of 86.56%. Among the districts, Kalimpong recorded the highest pass percentage at 95.10% followed by East Midnapore at 94.82%, Kolkata at 92. 3192.31%, West…
Kris Jenner is spilling the beans about her experience with weight-loss treatments and cosmetic procedures. The reality TV star, who has made no secret about going under the knife and opting for procedures to maintain her youthful looks, shared her honest feedback on taking the much-talked-about weight-loss drugs. Kris Jenner on using Ozempic During an…
MK Stalin, Vijay, Edappadi Palaniswami NEW DELHI: The single-largest party, yet still short of the Chennai throne. Mega movie star Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as a formidable force in Tamil Nadu, disrupting the decades-long dominance of the DMK and AIADMK with a sweeping cinematic wave. However, the road to power remains uncertain, as the…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that three American naval destroyers came under fire while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, but suffered no damage during the incident. He also warned Iran of stronger military action if it does not agree to sign the deal fast.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Three…
Delhi Capitals (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) NEW DELHI: It’s a battle for survival as Delhi Capitals host Kolkata Knight Riders here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night. A win on Friday will keep either side in playoff contention while a defeat will push them to the brink of elimination. On show are two teams…
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) will declare the Madhyamik Result 2026 on May 8, 2026, bringing an end to the wait for nearly 9.71 lakh Class 10 students across the state. The examination was conducted from February 2 to February 12, 2026, at more than 2,600 centres. Once released, students will be…
