Stock markets across Asia traded mixed on Monday as investors await an interest rate cut decision from the US Federal Reserve, scheduled for later this week.In Hong Kong, HSI dropped over 255 points, nearing 1% loss to trade at 25,829.Nikkei, meanwhile, added 44 points to 50,535. Shanghai and Shenzhen also gained 0.8% or 1.74%, respectively….
Assam CM makes history and geography compulsory for classes 6-8 The Assam cabinet on Sunday approved making the state’s history and geography mandatory subjects for classes 6, 7, and 8, following the recommendations of the Justice (retd) Biplab Kumar Sharma committee, as quoted by the TNN. This move ensures that students will no longer have…
Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa on Saturday ended with fireworks on the field — and laughter inside the dressing room — thanks to Virat Kohli’s cheeky dig at Kuldeep Yadav. While the hosts dominated the series decider in Visakhapatnam, it was a moment…
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju (fifth from left) and Times Group MD Vineet Jain (sixth from left) with IPBL champions Mumbai Smashers. NEW DELHI: Mumbai Smashers scripted a miracle run, rising from sixth place to champions with a commanding 5-1 win over Hyderabad Royals in the Indian Pickleball League Grand Finale…
UPSC Civil Services e-summon letter: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the e-summon letters for the Civil Services Main Exam 2025. The document is required for entry to the personality test, are now available for download on the official website, upsc.gov.in. The e-summon letters comes just days before the commencement of the UPSC…
Microsoft founder Bill Gates‘ daughter Phoebe Gates has raised $30 million funding for her artificial intelligence (AI) shopping startup, Phia. The new funding values the company at $180 million. However, Phoebe Gates’ father has yet to invested in the venture. Instead, the Bill Gates donated his time and experience to her daughter’s startup. Earlier this…
Domestic flight ticket prices showed some relief on Monday after the government imposed temporary caps, bringing a breather to passengers who were hit by unprecedented fare hikes, after IndiGo’s mass flight disruptions.Airfares had surged to never-seen-before levels on Friday when IndiGo cancelled more than 1,000 flights. A one-way one-stop economy-class SpiceJet Kolkata–Mumbai ticket for December…
India school closures December 8-14: Updates for Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Maharashtra, and southern states. (AI Image) Schools in various regions of India are set to remain closed next week due to a mix of weather events, local elections, and labour strikes, as reported by local media. The situation varies significantly from state to state,…
Photo credit: World Book of Records Bihar chief minister and JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar has been officially recognised by the World Book of Records, London, for his “matchless contribution in politics” and for ‘strengthening democratic values’.Announcing the recognition on X on Friday, JD(U) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha wrote “It is a matter of…
The allotment of shares for Meesho’s Rs 5,421.20 crore IPO is scheduled for today, marking the next big step for what has become one of the most closely watched tech listings of the year. The public issue, which included a fresh issue of 38.29 crore shares and an offer for sale of 10.55 crore shares,…
