Ceasefire in name only? Gulf States sound sirens (AP photo) Missile alert sirens sounded in many Middle Eastern countries early Wednesday, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire in the war. Despite diplomatic efforts, fighting appeared to continue across multiple fronts. In Abu Dhabi, a gas processing facility was…
While the Indian economy continues to be on a strong footing, it is faced with global headwinds that have added to uncertainty. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that the Monetary Policy Committee has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral policy stance. India continues…
Hardik Pandya in post match conference (Screengrab/X) Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya pointed fingers at his bowling unit after their 27-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals in a rain-curtailed 11-overs-a-side IPL 2026 clash at the ACA Stadium.Opting to bowl first, Mumbai failed to make early inroads as Rajasthan’s openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi,…
79% of new hires trust AI for upskilling yet 75% fear surveillance. (AI Image) Indian companies are accelerating organisational redesign and workforce strategies to capitalise on artificial intelligence (AI) and a young talent pool, even as employees express growing concerns about workplace surveillance and pay equity. According to the latest India findings from Mercer’s Global…
Newly married Vijay Deverakonda, a prominent Telugu actor, has cemented his place with powerful performances across diverse roles. From his breakout in ‘Pelli Choopulu’ to the nationwide fame of ‘Arjun Reddy’ and the family appeal of ‘Geetha Govindam’, Deverakonda consistently showcases his acting prowess and willingness to experiment with genres, solidifying his status as a…
Volkswagen India is all set to launch the new Volkswagen Taigun facelift in the Indian market tomorrow i.e, 9th April, 2026. The production of the SUV has also begun at the company’s Pune plant, and pre-bookings are expected to begin right after launch. Deliveries will likely begin from May 2026 and will rival the Skoda…
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif briefly posted a “draft” message about the Iran conflict on his official X account on Wednesday, before quickly editing it. The post, which called for a two-week ceasefire and diplomatic pause, appeared just as the United States and Iran moved towards a temporary truce.The message initially appeared with the heading…
Lakes are often thought of as calm bodies of water with clear inflows and outflows, part of a continuous cycle that eventually connects back to the ocean. Some lakes sit in closed basins where water enters but never leaves through rivers or streams. These are known as endorheic lakes. The water simply collects, then slowly…
NEW DELHI: An Emirates flight on its way from the UAE to Singapore on Sunday (April 5) was briefly not allowed to enter Indian airspace. The reason: the Boeing 777’s flight plan was filed as it operating a non-scheduled flight for which there was no approval with Indian authorities. Only subsequently when the airline and…
KOLKATA: “Sheetal and I are friends off the field, but once we spot the target and take aim…”Three days after dominating the World Archery Para Series event and beating Sheetal Devi for the individual compound gold in Bangkok, Payal Nag trails off when describing the moment. “We have a fierce competitive mindset when playing against…
