Iran hopes to make the most of the temporary reprieve that could allow it to restart exports. (AI image) With the Donald Trump administration announcing a 60-day waiver for Iran’s petroleum products, Tehran is reportedly rushing to sell oil to some of Asia’s biggest crude buyers, including India.For years, sanctions restrictions forced Iran to direct…
NEW DELHI: Fresh uncertainty awaits India and several other countries, with the US Trade Representative moving ahead with just one of the two probes against American trading partners, as the deadline for phasing out the 10% additional tariff approaches.From Tuesday to Thursday, USTR will hold public hearings on the probe related to forced labour which…
Guru Purnima is a day to pay homage to all those who help us move from confusion to clarity – teachers, mentors, elders and gurus. The Full Moon enhances emotional awareness and spiritual illumination. In 2026, this sacred energy is also severely influenced by Shani Vakri, or Saturn Retrograde. Saturn is the planet of karma,…
Ahead of Putin’s India visit, Jaishankar delivers PM Modi’s message as Russia assures continued fertiliser supplies NEW DELHI: Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India next month, external affairs minister S Jaishankar called on the President and handed over a personal message from PM Narendra Modi to him. Putin committed to continuing fertiliser…
Germany’s Kai Havertz scores during the FIFA World Cup Group E match against Curacao in Houston. (AP Photo) Germany announced their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion and, in the process, rewrote history. Julian Nagelsmann’s side thrashed tournament debutants Curaçao 7-1 in Houston on Sunday to surpass Brazil as the highest-scoring nation in…
In an industry where roles are pitched, negotiated and carefully packaged, Rahul Roy did something entirely different, he simply declared he was doing the film and left director Kanu Behl with no real choice but to agree. In an interview recently, Kanu opened up on the unlikely collaboration that brought the once-iconic ‘Aashiqui’ star back…
In a powerful step towards healing, Britney Spears has chosen to check into a rehabilitation center after her recent DUI incident. Her former partner, Kevin Federline, voiced his support for her decision, expressing optimism that she will fully embrace her recovery journey. Close associates reveal that her children inspired this transformation, prioritizing their mother’s well-being…
Experts Explore Smart Biomanufacturing and AI-Driven Food Solutions PUNE: A two-day national conference on the growing role of artificial intelligence in biomanufacturing and sustainable food systems was held at D Y Patil International University earlier this week, bringing together experts from academia, industry and research institutions.Organised by the School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, the DBT-sponsored…
Bollywood is riding a sequel wave like never before, and fans couldn’t be happier. From long-awaited confirmations to surprise announcements, some of Hindi cinema’s most beloved franchises are gearing up for their next chapters. Whether it’s the return of ‘3 idiots’, ‘Tumbbad’, or the laugh riot of ‘Golmaal’ and beyond, the lineup is shaping up…
Shares of fintech companies, including Paytm, rallied in early trade on Wednesday after the government announced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 made to merchants, effective October 15.Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, which owns the Paytm brand, rose 7.24% during intraday trade to hit a 52-week high of Rs…