Asian shares traded mixed on Wednesday, with strong buying in technology stocks supporting some benchmarks, while oil prices surged more than 1% after US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” entering and leaving Venezuela.Trump’s move followed last week’s seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast by US forces, an…
Parliamentary panel recommends pen-and-paper format to improve reliability in national exams The parliamentary standing committee on education, women, children, youth and sports has recommended a stronger focus on pen-and-paper exams for major national tests, highlighting recurring disruptions in computer-based examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The committee, chaired by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh,…
Sarthak Ranjan will play for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 NEW DELHI: As the old adage goes, “Tough times never last, but tough people do.” The line fits perfectly with the journey of Delhi batter Sarthak Ranjan, who on Tuesday was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 30 lakh at…
Wedbush analyst Dan Ives has predicted that Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) company may reach a $2 trillion market capitalization next year. In the latest note to Tesla investors, Ives writes that heading into 2026 ‘marks a monster year for Tesla and Musk as the autonomous and robotics chapter begins”. The EV company recently tested…
Celina Jaitly and her estranged husband, Austrian hotelier Peter Haag, appeared before a metropolitan magistrate’s court in Andheri on Friday, where the court directed both parties to file their income affidavits by January 27. The court also asked Haag to submit his reply to Jaitly’s domestic violence (DV) complaint. The directions were issued during the…
In her directorial OTT debut ‘Saali Mohabbat’, Tisca Chopra delivers a gripping thriller murder mystery starring Radhika Apte and Divyenndu Sharma. Co-written with her husband, Sanjay Chopra, the “howdunnit” explores a web of infidelity and deceit. The actress credits producer Manish Malhotra for guiding her to focus solely on directing this intense thriller. Acclaimed actress-turned-director…
England players line up for the national anthem in Adelaide. (AP Photo) Players from Australia and England wore black armbands and observed a moment of silence before the start of the third Ashes Test on Wednesday as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.Go Beyond The…
IIT-Bombay Unveils Modern Dining Facility in Hostel 4 MUMBAI: IIT-Bombay has unveiled a brand-new, state-of-the-art dining facility on its campus, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to enhance student life. The modern dining hall, located in Hostel 4—which is currently undergoing reconstruction—now stands as the largest of its kind on the Powai campus,…
IGNOU ODL admissions 2025: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has officially commenced admissions for its January 2025 session for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes. Registrations opened on December 16, 2025, allowing aspirants to apply for a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and doctoral courses through the university’s official online portal.Students…
FIFA World Cup Trophy (AP Photo) FIFA World Cup organisers on Tuesday announced a new cut-price ticket category for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, responding to growing criticism from fans over soaring prices. FIFA said it has created a limited “Supporter Entry Tier” priced at $60 for all 104 matches,…
