Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier this week that he had passed a holiday truce proposal via the United States, even as talks to end…
Applications for unemployment benefits in the US rose last week but remained within a stable range, indicating resilience in the labour market despite global economic uncertainties, AP reported.Initial jobless claims increased by 16,000 to 2,19,000 for the week ending April 4, up from 2,03,000 in the previous week and higher than analysts’ expectations of 2,10,000,…
India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance (Photo by BFI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing at the top of the medal table with 10 medals, including four golds. It was a dominant showing, with every member of the squad returning home with…
The Indian Army will close the registration process for the Agniveer Recruitment Common Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 tomorrow, April 10, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied are advised to complete their applications as soon as possible to avoid last-minute issues.Earlier, the last date to apply was April 1, 2026. However, the deadline was extended,…
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has once again landed in controversy after a recent stand-up clip, where he joked about Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan. The remarks have triggered backlash online, with Ajaz Khan also reacting strongly. The actor didn’t hold back, calling out Samay’s remarks and warning him to “show respect.” Stand-up comedian…
MUMBAI: Some friction, long viewed as a flaw in digital payments, is now being seen as a feature. An RBI discussion paper proposes to introduce a short delay, or “lag”, for high-value transfers above Rs 10,000. This gives customers time to rethink a transaction and cancel it if they suspect fraud. Customers may also be…
Picture: Tertius Pickard / NewsWire YouTuber Karl Jobst has taken legal action against gaming personality Billy Mitchell, accusing him of defamation. The lawsuit was brought before a US court on April 8, 2026. According to Jobst, Mitchell defamed him by making untrue statements about him, damaging his reputation, his career, and his financial status. Since…
NEW DELHI: Indian companies should secure additional funding and strengthen supply chains, while govt should consider emergency financing for MSMEs and tax reforms to mitigate impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a Ficci report. “The ongoing disruption in West Asia carries far-reaching implications for import-dependent economies, such as India, with likely impact…
Hikaru Nakamura speaks about Magnus Carlsen vs Hans Niemann documentary NEW DELHI: World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura has made it clear he is not interested in watching Netflix’s latest documentary on the controversial rivalry between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, even as the film sparks fresh debate in the chess world.Speaking after a recent game…
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Likely on JEE Mains session 2 exam 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the important timelines for Joint Entrance Examinations (JEE) Main exam 2026. The April session was conducted from April 2 to 8, 2026. The NTA has indicated that the question papers for all shifts will…
