Asian equities climbed on Monday, supported by optimism that a US government shutdown may be avoided and recovering from last week’s concerns over AI valuations.Hong Kong’s HSI climbed to 26,409, up 167 points or 0.64%. Kospi traded up 112 points or 2.8%, reaching 4,065. In Japan, Nikkei gained 490 points or 0.98% to stand at…
India face a selection dilemma ahead of their first Test against World Test Championship winners South Africa on November 14 (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India face a selection dilemma ahead of their first Test against World Test Championship winners South Africa on November 14, with vice-captain Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel both vying for the…
South Africa A’s Jordan Hermann and Marques Ackerman walk back to the pavilion. (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Much like the aircraft taking off at Kempegowda International Airport, which, together with picturesque Nandi Hills, makes for a stunning backdrop for the BCCI Centre of Excellence here, South Africa ‘A’ soared on Sunday, effecting an exhilarating come-from-behind win…
Source: National Geographic Tuna are among the most recognisable fish in the world and a common staple on dinner plates. Yet behind their familiar appearance lies a surprising truth: some tuna species can grow to truly enormous sizes, with certain individuals weighing as much as a cow. Over the years, anglers have pursued these giants,…
Mumbai Indians clinched their fifth title with a five-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the final at Dubai. (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: On this day in 2020, Mumbai Indians reaffirmed their dominance as the most successful franchise in IPL history by clinching their fifth title with a five-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in the final…
DHAKA: Bangladesh on Sunday sharply reacted to defence minister Rajnath Singh ’s remarks accusing chief adviser Muhammad Yunus of making provocative statements, saying they were “incorrect” and “not respectful of propriety and diplomatic nicety”.During an interview, Singh was asked about Yunus’s recent “provocative statements” and gifting a book to a senior Pakistani military official that…
CHENNAI: Electricity generation from non-fossil fuel sources — including wind, solar, small and large hydro, and nuclear — is steadily inching towards one-third of India’s total power output, with the first half of the current fiscal year witnessing a marked rise in its share compared to the same period last year.Excluding thermal and Bhutan imports,…
The triumph of the Hyderabad Under-19 team in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tournament for the Vinoo Mankad Trophy was a refreshing change. They defeated Punjab by five wickets in a rain-hit final in Rajkot recently. That this is only the third BCCI title won by Hyderabad — apart from the…
NEW DELHI: Alarming new intelligence suggests that Pakistan-based terrorists, led by designated global terrorist Hafiz Saeed, are actively plotting to open new fronts for attacks on India, with Bangladesh being cultivated as a new launchpad.The revelation comes directly from a video recording of a rally held in Khairpur Tamewali, Pakistan, on Oct 30, where senior…
CHENNAI: October 2025’s record inflow of over $5 billion in private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) — the highest monthly tally in two years — offered temporary relief to an otherwise subdued market. Excluding real estate, PE-VC investments this year are likely to hover around last year’s level of about $33 billion, analysts said.Analysts pointed…
