Asian markets inched higher on Friday amid holiday-thinned trading, with several exchanges remaining closed for the Boxing Day holiday. Regional stocks extended gains after Wall Street ended the week at record highs, while most global markets were shut on Thursday for Christmas.Markets in Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul and Taipei all posted gains. Japan’s Topix climbed to…
LUCKNOW: Two sisters, aged 22 and 24, died by suicide in Lucknow’s Para area on Thursday because they were allegedly distraught over the deteriorating health of their pet dog. Police said no suicide note was recovered.Family members told police the siblings were extremely attached to their German Shepherd dog, which had been suffering from a…
Nasscom, Indian IT’s biggest trade body, has said that the proposed shift in the H-1B visa selection process from a lottery system to one weighted by salary levels will harm innovation and weaken competitiveness by disadvantaging small businesses, research institutions and early-career international graduates. In a statement on the proposed rule, Nasscom highlighted that maintaining…
AIMA MAT, CBT and PBT application form AIMA MAT PBT, CBT exam date 2026: The All India Management Association (AIMA) has announced the schedule for the Managament Aptitude Test (MAT) for 2026 exams. Candidates can apply for the exam in the Paper-Based Test (PBT) mode or Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The registration process has…
Vijay Hazare Trophy Live Score: The debate around Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s ODI future gathered pace after BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s remarks in October 2025, when India’s squad for the Australia series was unveiled. While both senior batters were included, their uncertainty about playing the 2027 ODI World Cup sparked discussion. With T20Is…
England’s Josh Tongue with teammates during their Ashes Test match. (Image: AP/Hamish Blair) England surged through Australia on day one of the fourth Ashes Test, skittling the hosts for 152 as they seized early control at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Captain Ben Stokes won a crucial toss on a green pitch, and his pace trio…
Saudi Arabia proposes up to five years jail and SR10 million fine for banned pesticides/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is taking a firmer stance against banned and counterfeit pesticides, with a draft regulation proposing jail terms, hefty fines, and strict enforcement measures. The new rules aim to protect public health, the environment, and agriculture, while giving…
HTET 2026 registration underway The Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026 registration is now open. If you want to become a teacher in Haryana government schools, this is your chance. The exam is for candidates aiming to work as Primary Teachers (PRT), Trained Graduate Teachers (TGT), or Post Graduate Teachers (PGT). You can apply online…
Bangladesh unrest (File photo) Bangladesh reported another lynching of a man named Amrit Mondal over an extortion allegation, only days after the killing of worker Dipu Chandra Das that sparked widespread criticism over the lack of safety to the minority community in the South Asian nation.Police said they rushed to the spot after receiving information…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark Indies, opened in red on Friday on lacklustre global and domestic cues. While Nifty50 was just above 26,100, BSE Sensex was down over 140 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 26,101.30, down 41 points or 0.16%. BSE…
