Top US military commander in Middle East advised halting Hormuz bombing After nearly two weeks of sustained attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and repeated warnings from President Donald Trump that military action could intensify, the US abruptly paused its bombing campaign on Friday. The decision, according to multiple reports, was driven less by diplomacy…
Schools remained closed in four districts of Odisha on Monday as heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal disrupted normal life, briefly affected train services and prompted the state government to place its field machinery on high alert.The precautionary closure comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast heavy to…
All you need to know about ‘The Odyssey’ star Matt Damon’s best real estate investments over the years. From ‘The Odyssey’ to ‘Oppenheimer’, Matt Damon has worked on some of the biggest blockbusters over the years, and is currently one of the most respected stars in the industry. With a net worth USD 170 million,…
Living with parents no longer remains a cultural norm; it is also a financially smart decision (AI-generated image). For generations, living with parents has been woven into India’s social fabric, often seen as a reflection of strong family bonds rather than financial necessity. But that equation may be changing.As home prices and rents outpace incomes…
The government has not estimated how many vehicles in India are fully compatible with E20 fuel, Parliament was informed on Monday. It, however, maintained that the ethanol blending programme is backed by scientific studies and consultations with automobile manufacturers and technical institutions.Responding to a query, minister of state for petroleum and natural gas Suresh Gopi…
Nitesh Tiwari on why he chose two part format for Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Ramayana’: ‘Something one can call cliffhanger’ Indian cinema has revisited the timeless tale of the ‘Ramayana’ for decades, with numerous filmmakers presenting their own interpretations of the epic. Yet, director Nitesh Tiwari believes his version offers something different by…
A ship sails through the Lemaire Channel in Antarctica (AP file photo) A new study has found that several former Antarctic tour guides decided to leave their jobs because they could no longer balance their love for the continent with the environmental impact of the tourism industry. Researchers spoke to 25 former guides who said…
ICAI launches 65th Campus Placement Programme for newly qualified Chartered Accountants The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has announced the 65th Campus Placement Programme for newly qualified Chartered Accountants, primarily targeting candidates who cleared the CA Final Examination held in May 2026. The placement initiative will connect eligible candidates with organisations across multiple…
The market rebound was also supported by value buying after Indian equities witnessed a steep correction over the previous week. Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50 snapped their five day losing streak on Monday to rally strongly and finish in green. BSE Sensex closed the day at 76,835.78, up 776 points or 1.02%. Nifty50…
Ram Gopal Varma sparks debate with tweets declaring education should be killed (Image Credits IMDb) Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has stirred up a fresh debate online with a series of tweets arguing that traditional education has been rendered obsolete by artificial intelligence. In back-to-back posts, the director claimed degrees in medicine, law, engineering and other…
