Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Monday said the central bank is closely monitoring inflation risks arising from the spike in energy prices due to the Iran war, but cautioned that there is limited scope for policy intervention in such supply-driven shocks.Speaking at Harvard University before nearly 400 students, Powell said energy shocks typically tend…
NEW DELHI: Ten years later and after two attempts, govt has failed to privatise IDBI Bank, the perpetual problem child, leaving potential bidders fatigued and raising questions over the process as well as future disinvestment plans.It wasn’t the first time that the Centre tried to exit IDBI Bank, with the plan first announced by former…
Saudi Arabia is set to significantly scale back its oil supplies to China next month, with traders indicating that shipments could fall to nearly half of the volumes seen in April as the Middle East tensions continue to intensify and disrupt energy flow across the country.Chinese buyers are expected to receive around 20 million barrels…
Yale Chaplain’s Office Data Shows Steady Drop in Jewish Undergraduates The proportion of Jewish students at Yale College has declined sharply over the past decade, according to data from the University Chaplain’s Office and a recent report by the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance, as reported by The Yale Daily News. While Jewish students made up…
Baisakhi is one of the significant harvest festivals, which is mainly celebrated in the Northern state of Punjab. Baisakhi is also known as Vaisakhi. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor among Sikh community people. The day holds a great religious, historical and cultural significance. The day is also celebrated as Sikh New…
Javokhir Sindarov vs Anish Giri (Photo by Niki Riga/FIDE) NEW DELHI: Javokhir Sindarov delivered a flawless campaign to clinch the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2026 title on Tuesday, sealing the crown with a round to spare and setting up a blockbuster World Championship clash with D Gukesh later this year.The Uzbek Grandmaster remained unbeaten throughout the…
Kris Srikkanth has backed Rohit Sharma to deliver against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener, pointing to the batter’s record against the side.Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India cricketer said Rohit has often been comfortable against KKR and expects that trend to continue at the Wankhede Stadium.“KKR used to be…
RRC SCR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 RRC SCR Apprentice recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Central Railway (SCR) registrations are underway for Apprentice positions. The recruitment drive aims to fill 2,801 training positions across key technical trades. The application process started on March 12 will remain open until April 11, 2026. The recruitment exercise…
Russia on Friday highlighted its deepening energy partnership with India, saying that Moscow can ramp up energy supplies to the Indian market amid the ongoing energy crisis triggered by Middle East war. During his visit to India, Russia’s first deputy chairman Denis Manturov said that Moscow’s companies are capable to enhance supplies of oil and…
Bollywood playback singer Shreya Ghoshal has addressed the trolling she faced over singing Chikni Chameli from Agneepath, featuring Katrina Kaif. In a recent conversation, the singer spoke about objectification in song lyrics, artistic responsibility and why she has become more conscious about the kind of songs she chooses to record. Bollywood playback singer Shreya Ghoshal…