Brent crude prices in the spot market briefly surged to around $144 per barrel before easing as markets adjusted. (Representative image) The Middle East conflict and the closure of Strait of Hormuz led to the biggest oil supply shock and disruption in recent times. Global oil supply fell by 13.6 million barrels per day, which…
The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. Technological advancements, artificial intelligence, automation and shifting industries are transforming the way people live and work. In such an environment, the ability to keep learning has become more valuable than simply relying on existing knowledge. This idea is captured in one of the most insightful quotes by…
Gilgit-Baltistan (AP photo) Is Pakistan preparing to make Gilgit-Baltistan its fifth province? Amid ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the Gilgit-Baltistan assembly has passed a resolution urging Islamabad to grant the region provisional provincial status, a move that could majorly redefine its administrative structure.The Gilgit-Baltistan assembly on Thursday passed a resolution, backed by both ruling and…
Ashwin Varde calls Paresh Rawal’s ‘OMG 2’ allegations ‘BASELESS’, calls actor’s attempt to make the film without Akshay Kumar ‘unethical’ The controversy surrounding ‘OMG 2’ has taken a dramatic turn after producer Ashwin Varde responded to Paresh Rawal‘s recent allegations. Days after the veteran actor claimed that the idea behind the Akshay Kumar-starrer was his…
Winning tells you very little about what someone is actually made of. Pelé, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history, argued the real test comes later. “Success isn’t determined by how many times you win, but by how you play the week after you lose,” he said. A scoreline settles a single…
German car maker Volkswagen is reportedly planning to cut 100,000 jobs and close four of its manufacturing plants in the country, per a CNBC report last month. Now, Reuters reports that Volkswagen employees will get the chance to directly question and “grill” CEO Oliver Blume. According to the news agency, Volkswagen’s works council said it…
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala has declared the Kerala Plus One Result 2026 today, July 17. Students who appeared for the Class 11 board examinations can now check their results on the official website, results.hse.kerala.gov.in.To access the result, students will need to enter their registration number and date of birth.The Kerala Plus…
Higher crude oil and commodity prices, coupled with a widening merchandise trade deficit, are expected to push India’s current account deficit to 1.5% of GDP in FY27, according to Crisil. NEW DELHI: India’s current account deficit (CAD) is expected to widen sharply to 1.5 per cent of GDP in FY27 from 0.6 per cent in…
Ronald L Fischer was taken into custody by US Marshals. (Photo: FBI Boston) A man who spent more than two decades evading US authorities after fleeing during his criminal trial has been arrested aboard a sailboat off the coast of New York.Ronald L. Fischer, 70, was taken into custody by US Marshals after investigators traced…
Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the Labour Party, the centre-left party announced on Friday. He is set to become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, formally replacing Kier Starmer.Burnham was the only contender in the leadership contest to replace departing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. He secured nominations from 379…
