Borrowing costs for homebuyers in the US rose further this week, with the average long-term mortgage rate reaching its highest level in more than six months and adding pressure during the peak spring housing season.Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.38% from 6.22% a week earlier. The rate…
NEW DELHI: Ukraine on Thursday called for a transparent and impartial investigation into the detention of six of its nationals in Mizoram, firmly rejecting any suggestion of involvement in terrorist activities and accusing Russia of trying to “drive a wedge between Ukraine and India.”The Ukrainian nationals were detained for allegedly entering Mizoram without authorisation and…
MP Board Class 10th compartment result date 2026 MP Board Class 10th compartment result: The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) is expected to announce the Class 10 compartment examination result 2026 soon. The class 10 compartment examination 2026 was conducted from May 7 to May 19, 2026. This special exam was introduced in…
In a shocking turn of events, Kendra Duggar has been apprehended on serious charges of endangering a minor and false imprisonment. This arrest comes just two days after her husband, Joseph Duggar, was detained for allegedly molesting a nine-year-old girl back in 2020. TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Joseph Duggar’s wife, Kendra…
Saudi Arabia is set to significantly scale back its oil supplies to China next month, with traders indicating that shipments could fall to nearly half of the volumes seen in April as the Middle East tensions continue to intensify and disrupt energy flow across the country.Chinese buyers are expected to receive around 20 million barrels…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel would lead to a revenue loss of around Rs 1 lakh crore. She also stressed the need to give confidence to people and that “India cannot afford fear mongering.”Her remarks came as fuel prices saw a fresh round of…
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma run between the wickets during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) Sanju Samson dropped to his knees and looked up at the sky in gratitude and relief, perhaps thanking the cricketing gods at the…
A significant $55 million donation revitalised the Mid-Manhattan Library, transforming it into the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons It is natural to conclude that in the evolving world of information technology, the traditional library has become less relevant than ever before as a central hub of urban life. These libraries are romanticised…
On the occasion of Ilaiyaraaja‘s birthday, several stories from the legendary composer’s long career are once again being discussed by fans. While he is often in the news for his iconic songs and achievements, an old story highlighting his extraordinary generosity toward aspiring filmmakers has gone viral on social media. For many cinema lovers, it…
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Heinrich Klaasen (ANI Photo) Heinrich Klaasen has surged to the top of the Orange Cap standings after his fluent 69 off 43 balls against Punjab Kings, a knock that helped Sunrisers Hyderabad secure a crucial win and climb to the top of the table. Klaasen’s innings, which included three fours and four sixes,…
